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Armidale welcomes APVMA
25 Nov 2016
APVMA move to Armidale finalised by Cabinet, with office expected to open next March.? Latest phase in The Nationals election commitment to establish Centres of Excellence across regional Australia. Coalition Government delivers on relocation of Canberra-based rural re...
Read MoreNew England Electorate to benefit from financial advisers’ mandate
24 Nov 2016
Compulsory education requirements for both new and existing financial advisers; Supervision requirements for new advisers; A code of ethics for the industry; An exam that will represent a common benchmark across the industry; and An ongoing professional development co...
Read More$297 million fund for Building Better Regions in the New England Electorate
23 Nov 2016
BBRF will invest in projects under two streams – the Infrastructure Projects Stream for projects that involve the construction of new infrastructure, or upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure and the Community Investments Stream for local events and activities, strat...
Read MoreNew England Electorate to share in $13.1m for rural general practice grants
18 Nov 2016
The Acting Prime Minister and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said teaching, training and retaining the next generation of health workers in rural, regional and remote Australia has been boosted by $13.1 million in infrastructure grants. Mr Joyce said the Coalition Gove...
Read MoreMore than $3.3 million in capital grants funding for St Joseph’s Aberdeen
17 Nov 2016
The Acting Prime Minister and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce has welcomed the announcement that more than $3.3 million of Commonwealth funding for St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen. Mr Joyce said the overall project cost of $5,311,898 involves $3,346,041from the Gover...
Read MoreEmployment program launch to benefit New England Electorate veterans
17 Nov 2016
Meaningful employment is one of the best ways to help veterans make the transition from the defence forces into post-service life. ADF personnel who leave the military will have the documentation and support available to make a successful transition to civilian life. Government...
Read More$27 million to boost disaster resilience in NSW and New England Electorate
16 Nov 2016
The Deputy Prime Minister and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce welcomed $27 million in funding for communities in New South Wales to enhance their resilience to natural disasters. Projects are jointly supported with Commonwealth Government funding matched by New South Wales and funding r...
Read MoreNew England Electorate pre-schoolers given chance to learn another language
16 Nov 2016
Applications sought for the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program Funding of $5.9 million to make ELLA available nationally in 2017 This includes up to 1000 grants of $500 for preschools in disadvantaged areas to purchase devices The Deputy Prime Min...
Read MoreLocal MPs bring charity training to town
16 Nov 2016
The Deputy Prime Minister and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, and Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, have announced a unique opportunity for local charities to access free financial training as part of a special event being held in Tamworth. Mr Joyce said the contribution of volunte...
Read MoreProgress on the New England Highway bypass of Scone
15 Nov 2016
Preparations to build the New England Highway bypass of Scone continue to progress with registrations of interest now open to prequalified contractors to build the project. The project will improve safety, traffic flow and travel times 8,400 vehicles pass through Scone every d...
Read MoreBarnaby Joyce welcomes a $2,500 grant for the Murrurundi Men’s Shed
14 Nov 2016
The Deputy Prime Minister and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said the Murrurundi Community Men's Shed will receive $2,500 from the Turnbull-Joyce Government to promote and support men’s health and wellbeing in the southern part of the New England Electorate. This grant is part of $400,...
Read MoreNew England Electorate part of record eight million tourist visitors
09 Nov 2016
The Deputy Prime Minister and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce said Australia has welcomed more than eight million international tourists over the last 12 months according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Mr Joyce said this is the first time Australia has broke...
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