Tackling Tough Times

Federal member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed additional funding support for communities in his electorate combatting the impacts of drought. The Coalition Government has announced $1.4 million in grants across Australia today by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) under its Tackling Tough Times Together initiative. Mr Ramsey said the Jamestown community…

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Fisheries Minister Visits Port Lincoln

Newly appointed Assistant Minister for Fisheries the Hon. Jonathon Duniam will meet with industry representatives in Port Lincoln – the first stop on a national tour aimed at strengthening ties with the industry. Taking a tour of a fish farm and processing facility, the Assistant Minister will meet with representatives from export companies and wild…

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Ramsey Welcomes Court Decision

Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed the Federal Court decision this morning dismissing a claim that the SA Local Government Act was discriminatory. The Kimba District Council had sought to use the council voting roll of ratepayers and residents to gauge opinion on the siting of a National Radioactive Waste. “Had the claim…

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Matters of Public Importance Indigenous Issues

Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (16:07): It gives me great pleasure to stand and speak on this MPI today. Grey is an electorate that has an Indigenous population of around 7.2 per cent. I make the point that all the remote Indigenous communities in South Australia lie within the electorate of Grey, so I’m very familiar with…

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Ramsey Secures Drought Funding for More Councils in Grey

  Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased to announce the Government will provide $1m drought funding to four more drought-affected councils in Grey.   This brings the Government’s total investment under the Drought Communities Program to $110 million.   “During the election campaign we made a commitment that a re-elected Morrison…

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COALITION INVESTS IN AUGUSTA HIGHWAY DUPLICATION

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has announced an additional $64 million for the duplication of the Augusta Highway between Port Wakefield through to Port Augusta. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the additional funding will improve safety and address pinch points along one of the nation’s…

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