TRANSCRIPT: Press conference with The Hon John McVeigh MP, Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government, Senator Jim Molan and Cr Rowena Abbey
Subjects: funding for the Barton Highway
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT’S FARM SUPPORT A CONSTANT PRESENCE
A prime outcome of a drought listening tour, like the one with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who accompanied me and other senior government ministers and members last week, is being able to share first-hand knowledge, to enhance government policy development.
BUDGET BOOST TO ACCELERATE BARTON HIGHWAY WORKS
A safer, more efficient Barton Highway is closer to reality with the Australian Government committing $100 million in the 2018-19 Budget to this important corridor linking regional NSW and the ACT.
NEW BRIDGE RAISES THE TONE IN WA’S SOUTH WEST
The new $4.9 million two-lane Tone Bridge located along the Boyup Brook-Cranbrook Road at Tonebridge, Western Australia, is now complete, with the project set to improve safety for passenger and freight vehicles.
IMPROVED MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE ON THE WAY
A FOURTH round of funding for the Federal Government’s mobile phone black spot program worth $25 million will deliver improved coverage to regional and remote communities, The Nationals’ Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack says.
SAFER COMMUNITIES GRANT FOR WEST WYALONG
PERSONAL safety in West Wyalong’s Main Street is to be improved thanks to a $39,450 Safer Communities Fund grant secured for Bland Shire Council by The Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack.
UPDATE ON THE VICTORIAN REGIONAL RAIL REVIVAL
The Australian and Victorian Government have today provided an update on the construction timeframes for the $1.75 billion Regional Rail Revival which will upgrade every regional rail line across Victoria.
KEY APPOINTMENTS TO AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA
Two key appointments to Airservices Australia have been announced today by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack.
TAKE-OFF FOR UPGRADED JULIA CREEK AIRPORT
The upgraded Julia Creek Airport has officially reopened, providing an all-weather runway which will ensure more reliable year-round access to the local community.
SAFER COMMUNITIES GRANT SECURED FOR PARKES
PARKES Shire Council will upgrade its central business district security network thanks to a $226,306 Safer Communities Fund grant secured by The Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack.