Mr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (15:48): One would read into the wording of this matter of public importance today-which is ‘The division in the government over its energy policy’-that the Labor Party, of course, doesn’t have any division on major issues. I welcome the fact that my party is able to discuss things in a robust…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he has received a number of inquiries from constituents asking how they can help South Australia’s drought-stricken farmers. “I am constantly humbled by the willingness of people to help others in tough times and there are farmers in some areas of South Australia who are going…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (11:54): I thank the member for Macquarie for those comments. I do concur with that view that it is difficult to provide all services in regional areas, and, certainly, I represent a large part of Australia. But we must do the best we can, because one in five people across Australia…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (11:18): Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. I’m very pleased that the member for Bruce has finally discovered that there is a connection between viable manufacturing industries and low energy prices, low energy costs, low input costs, and that we run the risk of exporting all our manufacturing industries and…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (17:21): I rise to speak on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Drug Testing Trial) Bill 2018. I spent some time in my electorate meeting with local action groups and people trying to deal with the scourge of drug addiction in our community. I remember sitting down at a meeting one day…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (13:46): It comes as no surprise to members of this House that there is a drought gripping most of Australia. A lot of publicity and attention has quite rightly been on eastern Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, but it is my melancholy duty to inform you that it also affects…
Agricultural groups in Grey will benefit from Landcare Smart Farms Small Grant funding to adapt to change, innovate and become more sustainable. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the Agricultural Bureau of South Australia has been successful with two grants under the program totalling almost $140,000 to implement more sustainable farming practices. …
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey encourages local sporting groups in Grey to apply for funding for a national $29.7million program aimed at upgrading community sport infrastructure. The Community Sport Infrastructure grant program has been launched today by Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie, enabling sport and community organisations to apply for grants up…
Friday, July 27, 2018 Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey was pleased to host Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Michael McCormack in Port Augusta on Friday. Mr Ramsey said Minister McCormack’s visit gave him an opportunity to re-state the Federal Government’s support for the duplication of the Joy Baluch…
Today’s opening of the redeveloped Copper Coast Sport and Leisure Centre in Kadina, South Australia, will boost community participation in sport and cultural events. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the upgraded centre will now cater to the increasing local demand for modern sport and leisure facilities designed to…
