LIBERAL AND NATIONALS GOVERNMENT LEADS WAY FOR RURAL HEALTHCARE WITH $62M RURAL GENERALIST PATHWAY PROGRAM

Rural communities will have easier access to doctors and shorter waiting times after the Liberal and Nationals Government announced a $62.2 million 2019-20 Budget investment over four years to fast track the National Rural Generalist Pathway program. Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation, Senator Bridget McKenzie, announced the Rural Generalist Pathway funding…

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Regional Deal for Albury-Wodonga

The Liberal and Nationals’ Government has today announced the Albury Wodonga region will pilot a Regional Deal, with the Government committed to working with state and local governments to identify regional development opportunities. Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation Bridget McKenzie said like existing City Deals, the Albury Wodonga Regional Deal will bring…

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INVESTING IN BRINGING AUSTRALIANS TOGETHER

Today, the Morrison Government announced a $71 million package aimed at bringing Australians together. This package invests in programs that embrace Australia’s multicultural diversity and help all communities become actively part of, and benefit from, Australia’s economic and social development. The funding will enhance the everyday experiences Australians have in common – how we communicate,…

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THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SECURED

The Liberal and Nationals Government will invest a further $220 million in regional communications so Australians living outside the major cities can stay reliably connected. The new pre-Budget investment is part of the Liberals and Nationals Government’s response to the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review, which examined the communication needs of people living in the bush.…

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$160m TO ELIMINATE MORE MOBILE BLACK SPOTS

Reliable mobile coverage is set to reach thousands more Australians in regional and remote areas with the Liberal and Nationals Government today announcing an additional $160 million for two new funding rounds of the highly successful Mobile Black Spot Program. These two new pre-Budget funding rounds brings the Liberal and Nationals Government’s total program commitment…

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SUPPORTING REGIONAL VICTORIAN SMALL BUSINESSES

A second generation North East Victoria winemaker says new financing options outlined by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is welcome and timely. Minister for Regional Services and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the creation of the $2 billion Australia Business Securitisation Fund would enable greater access to finance for small businesses when they needed it.  The Minister said the announcement that the…

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LOWER POWER PRICES COMING FOR VICTORIA

LOWER POWER PRICES COMING FOR VICTORIA Families and small businesses are set to benefit from big savings under the Morrison Government’s new plan for affordable and reliable energy. The Morrison Government will: •   Stop the price gouging by the big energy companies by banning sneaky late payment penalties, requiring them to pass on savings in wholesale…

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