The DEPUTY SPEAKER ( Mr Buchholz ): I just remind honourable members that the member for Franklin was heard in silence. The member for Grey has the call. Mr RAMSEY: They ‘call on the government to be honest with Australians’. I mean, really, that is a bit rich coming from that side of the chamber.…
DetailsMr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (10:45): Sadly, there are regions in South Australia that are starting to use the dreaded d-word, ‘drought’. Rainfall has been patchy. For many it’s okay-on my own farm, in fact, it’s okay-without being outstanding, and it hangs in the balance. Unfortunately, though, there are some large areas, particularly on Eyre Peninsula,…
DetailsMr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (13:37): I am currently the co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Diabetes-I often say that I’m actually the chair of the enemies of diabetes. We are holding a number of events in the House this week, including announcements today-which I was pleased to attend-by the beverage industry that they are committing…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he is pleased to announce Yorke and Mid North RDA has been selected as one of ten regions across the country to benefit from a new Turnbull Government employment trial. “Yorke and Mid North RDA region will receive $1 million through a Local Employment Initiative Fund,” he…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey encourages community organisations to apply for funding from the Federal Government’s $20m Volunteer Grants to support the efforts of their volunteers. “Volunteer Grants enable volunteer groups to apply for funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 which can be used towards the cost of essential items that help…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has commended the Beltana Progress Association on receiving Federal Government funding for their commitment to commemorating Australia’s wartime history and recognising our local service men and women. “The Beltana Progress Association will receive funding of $1938 under the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service commemorations program to hold an inaugural…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has commended the Burra RSL Sub Branch on receiving Federal Government funding for their commitment to commemorating Australia’s wartime history and recognising our local service men and women. “The Burra RSL Sub Branch will receive funding of $3000 under the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service commemorations program to…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has commended the District Council of Mount Remarkable on receiving Federal Government funding for their commitment to commemorating Australia’s wartime history and recognising our local service men and women. “The District Council of Mount Remarkable will receive funding of $2727 under the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service commemorations…
DetailsMr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (16:41): Let me say thank you, Minister, for the attention you gave the aged-care industry in the budget. You visited my electorate of Grey in the last six months. You accompanied me out to Ceduna, where we visited the aged-care facilities, and to Peterborough, where we have a few issues it…
DetailsMr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (13:31): On the weekend I visited Roxby Downs for the 10th handover of the Rotary club there. Congratulations to Sandy Sumsion and the team. It’s 30 years since the township of Roxby Downs was set out in the desert plains, 560 kilometres north of Adelaide. The town was established to provide…
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