Temora Medical Precinct opens to community
Construction of the $1.57 million Temora Medical Precinct is now complete with the addition of a new medical imaging facility and three residential units.
Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack joined the community of Temora Shire for the official opening of the facilities on Saturday 4 February.
Small business central in Coalition jobs plan
THE Coalition Government’s central focus on jobs has a starring role for small business, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
“Opportunity and security for Australians is the Coalition Government’s foremost focus – and we want small business central in delivering higher wages and more jobs around the country,” Mr McCormack said.
New ATO record-keeping tool for sole traders
SOLE traders can get a head start on tax this year with new record-keeping functionality enhancements tomyDeductions in the free Australian Taxation Office app, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
“Simplifying tax matters and accessibility for small business is something on which I want to focus as Small Business Minister. Having run my own for eight years, I have a first-hand appreciation of how reducing red tape can help business spend more time doing what it does best,” Mr McCormack said.
Small business squandered in Labor’s hollow plan
HARDWORKING Australian small businesses would be denied a crucial tax cut under Labor’s hollow economic plan, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
“In a lengthy speech which referred to small business only a handful of times, the Opposition Leader made it clear he stands in the way of the Coalition’s plan to create jobs,” Mr McCormack said.
Michael McCormack: Why I want to see small business win more Government contracts
AS Australian Government tenders are advertised, small business should be in the driver’s seat for delivery, writes Small Business Minister Michael McCormack.
FROM modernising our largest Defence bases to the upkeep of Government offices and agencies across the country, there is enormous potential in Government procurement for Australian small businesses. And with 2015-16 financial year data released fromAusTender, the Coalition Government backs the bright future for business.
Riverina and Central West Councils can now nominate for 2017 National Awards for Local Government
The Commonwealth Government’s annual awards for innovative local government projects are now open for entries.
Minister for Local Government and Territories Fiona Nash invites local governments to nominate for the 2017 National Awards for Local Government (NALG).
“These awards recognise innovative projects which provide new or improved local government services,” Minister Nash said.
Backing local businesses
Four times as many small businesses are confident about their future compared with those which are worried.
Surging to a net balance of +46, data recently released by Sensis shows the remarkable effort Australians have helped instil in our 2.1 million small businesses.
It backs up what I have heard first-hand. And it proves Aussies back small business.
2017 Australia Day
It’s 35 plus degrees and the flag is flying, the sausages are sizzling, the stumps are set and the backyard pool is lapping with water. It’s our national day and it’s time to celebrate.
No matter what you do on Australia Day it’s important that you do celebrate it your way. For many they’ll start the day with an Aussie BBQ breakfast, attending a citizenship ceremony and congratulating our local heroes, others will spend the day playing backyard cricket, watching some tennis, or swimming in rivers and pools. This is what makes our country great.
Community groups encouraged to apply for Veterans’ grants
The Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack is encouraging local community groups to apply for Australian Government grants to support projects honouring Australia’s military history and personnel.“As a community we continue to honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who serve in defence of our country and that is why the Australian Government has grant money available to support local projects,” Mr McCormack said.
Local member backs medical centre
The Nationals’ Member for Riverina and Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack has lent his voice to the campaign and confirmed his continued support for a medical centre in Grenfell.
“I have been receiving letters and emails to my office asking what my position is on the medical centre and I can categorically state I support the establishment of a medical centre in Grenfell,” Mr McCormack said.