Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the Stronger Communities Programme (Round 5) grants. This programme will fund up to 20 small capital projects (activities) in the Nicholls electorate that will improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Organisation eligibility To apply you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)…
DetailsApplications are now open for the Local Schools Community Fund 2019-20. All schools in receipt of Commonwealth recurrent funding in 2019 are eligible to apply for one school improvement project worth between $1,000 and $20,000 per campus. Example projects are listed below. The funding is available for the 2019-20 financial year, and the project would…
DetailsThis morning (Saturday July 27, 2019) I was a panellist on ABC News Weekend Breakfast, and I had the opportunity to talk about water again at 7:40 in the above clip. I’m still fighting to get the message to our metropolitan areas that while the environment is very important, right now the amount of…
DetailsToday (Wednesday July 24, 2019) I paid tribute to The Country Women’s Association of Victoria in Federal Parliament, after having the privilege of attending the Dookie CWA’s 90th birthday celebrations last Friday. It was only last November that Katandra West CWA celebrated their own 90th birthday, so this was a fantastic opportunity to again thank local members…
DetailsI had the opportunity to speak with The Bolt Report last night (Tuesday July 23, 2019) about argicultural water, following his recent piece with Topher Field. It is critical that Australia’s metropolitan areas understand the devestation that the loss of agricultural water has caused. Coverage in mainstream media is key to achieving this, and I…
DetailsBeing sworn in as the Federal Member for Murray in the 45th Australian Parliament. This is the transcript of my first speech as a federal politician, delivered on September 14, 2016. Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker Coulton, and congratulations on your ascension to that position. It is certainly an incredible honour to be able…
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