As of midnight tonight every person in South Australia will go into a six day lockdown to enable us to get ahead of the Parafield Cluster. I will endeavour to keep you updated with information as it comes to hand from the South Australian authorities. Please see the below update from www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response. As you…
New Restrictions Tuesday 17 November Just when we were about to publish an e-newsletter updating you on our new-found freedoms and the return of interstate travel, the COVID monster got out the bag again. I have repeatedly warned that the virus is not eliminated, just suppressed and we need to keep following the rules, i.e.…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (15:43): I was very tempted, when I saw the subject of this matter of public importance, to pull out my appropriations speech that I gave only two weeks ago, where I spent 15 minutes talking about the achievements of the government in Grey—but of course I’ve only got a five-minute speaking…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (13:49): This morning I had the great privilege of attending the memorial service for Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial. I congratulate all of those that had anything to do with organising or performing on the day. It was a very memorable service, indeed, and in great taste. Each time I…
The Government has announced more funding for regional newspapers in Grey to help sustain them as they do their vital work of keeping the community informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is very pleased to announce $10.4 million funding through the Public Interest News Gathering (PING) program for…
A project in Laura has been successful in receiving funding of $10,000 under the Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. The program is an Australian Government initiative which honours the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service men and women in wars, conflicts and peace operations Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the Laura…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (13:37): There is no doubt that Australia has been going through one of the toughest economic times we’ve seen, certainly since the Second World War and possibly since the Depression. So it was delightful news yesterday when the RBA made a statement to Senate estimates that they believe Australia has come out…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (19:24): The 2020-21 federal budget is totally focused on getting Australians back to work. It will provide a huge boost right across the nation and certainly it will do so in the electorate of Grey. I’m very grateful for the investments that are being made there. It’s an extraordinary budget for extraordinary…
Young Australians who live in the ABS SA4 area of Barossa, Mid North and Yorke Peninsula can now apply for a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications scholarship. This region includes all of the Yorke Peninsula, Eudunda and Riverton, the Clare Valley and almost up to Port Augusta. Round 3 of the Commonwealth Scholarships Program…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (19:46): Last Friday night, I had the honour of attending the South Australian Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards, hosted by the Agricultural Bureau of South Australia and attended by the new South Australian minister for agriculture, David Basham, and also by the member for MacKillop, Nick McBride, and the Labor member…