Dire childcare shortage across Grey have been exacerbated by the Government’s lack of funding for more childcare places, forcing parents to put careers on hold, discouraging families from moving to communities with job vacancies, depriving us of skilled workers and in some cases even causing some families to leave. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey…
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Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed news of floodway upgrades along Kempe Road and Anne Beadell Highway, to improve the resilience of the roads and all weather use, but laments the axing of the program which provided the money. “This funding is welcome because it is important, particularly on recently upgraded roads like…
DetailsLocal communities across Grey are set to be worse off under Labor as the recent Budget strips infrastructure funding streams designed to target regional communities. Assistant Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Tony Pasin MP who joined Rowan Ramsey in Grey today said community groups and local councils had lost millions of dollars in future…
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The decision by Rex Airlines to scrap its Whyalla- Adelaide flights is a direct result of Labor’s refusal to fund security screening costs at Whyalla Airport Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said. “The Coalition Government had allocated a top-up of $28.5m for the Regional Airport Screening Infrastructure Program in our last Budget to assist…
DetailsThe Federal Budget is a huge spendathon built on the temporary windfall benefits provided by the low unemployment rate, record resources exports and strong profits, largely provided by decisions of the former government according to Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey. “While direct relief to families struggling with bills will be welcome, higher budget expenditure, which…
DetailsThe Labor Government’s plan to halve some patients visits to the Pharmacy has merit in principal according to the Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey, but he warns it is rushed and has consequences the government has not considered. “Because they have not consulted with pharmacies, failed to consider the implications for community pharmacies and…
DetailsFederal Communications Minister Michelle Rowlands is missing in action after the sudden shut down of the Spencer Gulf Nightly News services in South Australia. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the news is a major blow for regional SA. “This is an appalling outcome, seemingly taken with no consultation with the local community. Councils,…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has called on the Government to commit funding to continue the duplication of the Augusta Highway begun by the Coalition Government in a speech to Parliament on Monday. “As a Government we had an amazing record of investment in roads right across the electorate of Grey delivering more than…
DetailsGood reliable communications will ensure opportunities presented by digital innovation to the farming community and rural Australians will see our regions grow and prosper. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey is encouraging people in Grey to have their say and participate in an ACCC survey to better prepare Government for regional communication needs through the…
DetailsThree projects in Grey recognising the service of Australians in times of conflict will receive funding through the Saluting Their Service Program. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the Saluting Their Service is a source of funding available from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for projects and activities that commemorate the service and sacrifice…
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