Funding now available for the Bridges Renewal Programme
Councils throughout the Riverina and Central West now have the chance to fix local bridges in poor condition with the help of direct funding from the Federal Government.
The third round of funding under the $360 million Bridges Renewal Programme is now open and the Nationals’ Federal Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack is encouraging local councils across the electorate to apply for funding.
Key Note Address – Australian Statistics Advisory Council dinner
Good evening everyone.
Thank you for your invitation to address the dinner of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council (ASAC) and to highlight – from the Federal Government’s perspective – the important role ASAC and statisticians play in helping us build the kind of country Australians deserve.
I would like to acknowledge Mr Gary Banks AO, ASAC Chairperson, as well as David Kalisch, the Australian Statistician, ASAC members, and senior ABS staff.
Logic lacklustre in Leigh’s latest leap
JUST hours after an embarrassing admission of being wrong on Australia’s so-called ‘faceless investors’, Labor’s spokesman on the Australian Bureau of Statistics has yet again been caught out of facts in his latest media release, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
Applications for Community Heritage Grants are now open
The Nationals’ Federal Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack is encouraging not-for-profit community organisations to apply for funding through the Community Heritage Grants Program.
Snowy Hydro powers Australia’s future
Reliable, renewable and from the Riverina, the Snowy Hydro solution will power our national grid for generations to come, writes Small Business Minister and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack.
“…show the world what a mighty nation of thinkers and builders we are. What a fine legacy that would be for generations to follow!”
Innovative approaches to help more young people into work in the Riverina
The Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack has congratulated Apprentices and Trainees Employment Limited on its success with an application for funding through the second round of Empowering YOUth Initiatives.
Empowering YOUth Initiatives seeks to empower young people who are disengaged from the workforce or school and who face complex issues affecting their future.
A boost for Berwick small businesses in sight
AN Australia-wide small business roadshow headed by Small Business Minister Michael McCormack was in Berwick today, as local MP Jason Wood and the Minister toured businesses on High Street.“Small business around Australia is our economy’s job-creator, from large centres to suburban communities and throughout rural and regional Australia,” Mr McCormack said.
Interim ban imposed on unsafe ethanol burners
SMALL Business Minister Michael McCormack has today imposed an interim ban to prevent the supply of certain types of decorative alcohol fuelled devices, also known as ethanol burners.
Mr McCormack imposed this interim ban following advice from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that some ethanol burners create a risk of serious injury.
Making healthier choices – as easy as looking for stars!
Making healthier choices when purchasing packaged foods is a whole lot easier now thanks to the Health Star Rating (HSR) system according to the Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack.
“The Health Star Ratings are a quick and easy way to compare the nutritional profile of packaged foods, and I am keen for consumers across the Riverina and Central West to keep an eye out for this helpful tool in supermarkets now,” Mr McCormack said.
Key Note Address – 2017 Consumer Congress
Hello, everyone, it’s great to be here in Melbourne this morning — and to see so many enthusiastic faces! I am excited to join you for the first Consumer Congress since my appointment as Small Business Minister – and Minister responsible for consumer affairs – last year. I understand the important role consumer law plays in protecting the lives and livelihood