Mr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (17:18): I rise to speak on the Fair Work Amendment (Corrupting Benefits) Bill 2017 and the amendment to the bill. Australia is recognised as being generally honest. It is an honest place to grow up in. It was certainly an honest world that I grew up in. I do not think…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has welcomed Treasurer Scott Morrison’s second Budget and said the Government remains on target to bring to deliver a surplus by 2021. “There are a number of Budget announcements which will directly affect people living in Grey and I am pleased with further funding for programs that…
DetailsMr RAMSEY (Grey–Government Whip) (15:46): I might just point out to the previous speaker, the member for Scullin, who speaks of this policy having no friends, that I can tell him how much negative contact I have had into my office since this policy was announced-none. Zero. I always have a fair idea when government…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said it is terrific news that two historic mining towns in Grey have been added to the National Heritage list. “Both Burra and Moonta have been recognised for their part in establishing South Australia and are the 109th and 110th places in Australia to be awarded National Heritage…
DetailsElliston is one of the secluded jewels of the state’s West Coast the Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said on Sunday when he co-opened the new Elliston Walking Trail with Mayor Kym Callaghan. I am pleased to have helped facilitate the Federal Government’s $802,000 commitment to help the council with this project. Mr…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the announcement that the steel rail required for Adani’s $21 billion Carmichael coal mine in Queensland will be sourced from the Whyalla steelworks is great for the steelmaker’s future. The contract was signed today in Whyalla where Adani Australia committed to purchasing $74m of steel for the…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said the establishment of a headspace mental health service in Whyalla is a huge asset for town’s young people. “The announcement today is confirmation of the commitment I made to the Whyalla community as part of the last election. As of today the funds are available to the Primary…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey encourages businesses in Grey to attend free seminars hosted by the Australian Government to discover how Australia’s Free Trade Agreements can benefit their business. “Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) all vary but can be a fantastic opportunity for Australian business to leverage their place in the international marketplace,” he said.…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said he welcomes confirmation of funding through the Federal Government’s Safe Communities Fund for two projects on Yorke Peninsula. The Minlaton Progress Association will receive funding of $10,000 under the program and the the Wallaroo Community Development Association in partnership with the District Council of the Copper Coast will…
DetailsFederal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey said Federal Government Health and Hospital funding of more than $600,000 has contributed to the building of expanded facilities at Tumby Bay which will improve the range of health services available to local residents. “I was very pleased to attend and share the honour of opening the second…
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