Next week’s Federal Budget must include a line item at least matching the Coalition commitment to the cost of security scanning at the Whyalla Airport according to the Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey. “Our March Budget included a top-up of $28.5m for the Regional Airport Screening Infrastructure Program to assist with the cost of…
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After a delay of nearly five months which created unnecessary uncertainty for communities in Grey, the Albanese Government has finally confirmed the delivery of round 2 of the Coalition’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). The Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey said, “This investment in communications infrastructure is a game changer and builds on the Coalition’s extensive…
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Federal Government funding of $700,000 has contributed to the completion of a state-of-the-art extension to the Sunrise Christian School in Whyalla which was officially opened on Friday Sept 23. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the new administration building and four classrooms will further add to the excellent facilities offered and while the Commonwealth…
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The Premier is settling a dangerous precedent in calling for a Traditional Land Owner veto on Freehold Title according the Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey. “I attended last week’s Country Cabinet Community Forum in Port Pirie,” Mr Ramsey said. “I was highly surprised when Premier Malinauskas called for the Traditional Owners to have a…
DetailsAged care services and local jobs will have more certainty following the announcement of the acquisition of Kindred Living aged care facilities in Whyalla by Helping Hand. Helping Hand has administered the facility since late last year, but the announcement they will permanently take over is great news. In his first speech to the 47th…
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In his first speech to the new Parliament Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has called on the Albanese Government to move quickly and match the Coalition’s $10m commitment to Helping Hand in Whyalla to extend and upgrade the Yeltana and Copper House Court facilities. “While the Coalition committment was not matched by the Labor Party…
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The numbers of Australian tourists visiting Bali is surging and the Federal Government must move harder and faster to ensure the outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease is not transported to Australia Member Grey Rowan Ramsey said. “The dangers and potential damage which could be caused by an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in…
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Thirteen volunteer groups in Grey have been successful under the Federal Government Volunteers Grants program. Groups from across Grey are among thousands of volunteers across Australia benefiting from funding to support community organisations. Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said 13 organisations in Grey were successful under the reserve phase of the latest round. “The…
DetailsDeclaration of the Poll for Grey The Declaration of the Poll for the seat of Grey was held on Wednesday June 14 to officially announce the outcome of the Federal Election with Rowan Ramsey being re-elected securing 60.07% of the Two Party Preferred vote. Mr Ramsey said he is honoured to be given the opportunity…
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Labor’s announcement that the Cashless Debit Card will be terminated is a huge disappointment for the Ceduna community where trial has shown outstanding benefits and enjoyed broad community support, Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said. “I am bitterly disappointed with Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth’s announcement that the card is to be abandoned,” he…
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