News Releases
Support for New England families affected by bushfire
28 Jan 2020
The Coalition Government is continuing to support families affected by the bushfires in areas, offering a Child Care Subsidy activity test debt exemption for the 2019-20 financial year.
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Payment extended to Inverell
22 Jan 2020
Disaster relief payments of $1000 per adult and $800 per child have now been extended to people affected by bushfire in the Inverell local government area.
Read MoreGrants for ex-service organisations
20 Jan 2020
MORE than $4.2 million in funding is available to assist ex-service organisations (ESOs) to deliver essential advice, advocacy and welfare services for veterans.
Read MoreFurther support for bushfire-affected small businesses
20 Jan 2020
Small businesses in bushfire-affected areas will be able to access new grants and loans under further assistance provided by the Federal Coalition Government.
Read MoreNew website providing greater clarity on medical expenses
19 Jan 2020
Residents across the New England are benefiting from new measures designed to reduce the effects of ‘bill shock’ from unexpected out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Read MoreFree bushfire concert for Tenterfield
16 Jan 2020
Drought and bushfires have tested the Tenterfield community’s resolve in recent months but a new event will soon bring a little more cheer into the lives of locals.
Read MoreBoosting bushfire relief in the New England
15 Jan 2020
Communities directly affected by fire, including those in the New England, will have Australian Government emergency relief funding increased by $58 million.
Read More$75,000 for bushfire affected primary producers
14 Jan 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has welcomed the announcement of Australian Government grants up to $75,000 for primary producers affected by bushfire.
Read MoreFunding for New England environment projects
13 Jan 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, announced five organisations have been awarded more than $75,000 in combined funding under the Coalition Government’s Communities Environment Program.
Read MoreFurther assistance for New England councils
09 Jan 2020
The Coalition Government will provide an initial and immediate base payment of $1 million to 42 of the most severely bushfire impacted councils in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland to help quickly rebuild vital infrastructure and strengthen community resilience.
Read More2019-20 Volunteer Grants closing soon in the New England
08 Jan 2020
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, is urging eligible community groups to apply now for a share in more than $60,000 in funding to support volunteer organisations across the electorate.
Read MoreRFS volunteers urged to register interest for assistance
06 Jan 2020
Volunteer firefighters are reminded to register their interest in the Volunteer Firefighters’ Financial Support Program, which is helping to cover lost income during this prolonged bushfire season.
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