LABOR ROBS GRASSROOTS COMMUNITIES OF FUNDING

Local 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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Labor Abandons Whyalla

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…

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Higher Taxes – More Spending

The 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…

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Labor’s Changes to Pharmacy Lack Consultation

  The 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…

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LABOR MIA AS SA REGIONAL TV NEWS SERVICE SHUTS DOWN

Federal 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,…

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