May 14, 2014
The Abbott Government today reaffirmed its commitment to the Green Army.
“The Green Army is part of the Government’s Economic Action Strategy. It will provide hands-on experience for young people in Durack as well protect local environmental sites across Durack,” Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price said.
“The Governm...
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May 14, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed last night’s delivery of the Government’s first Budget which will lay the foundations for a strong and prosperous economy with less debt.
“To do this, every Australian must contribute to savings in the Budget. It is a fair Budget because we have systematically looked at every p...
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May 13, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed today’s Budget announcement that the Western Australian Kimberley will benefit from $500,000 in funding to reduce the threat and spread of cane toads into the iconic region.
“The Kimberley Cane Toad Clean Up Programme will receive $500,000 over two years to address the impact of can...
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May 8, 2014
Indigenous heritage will be strengthened in Durack with $266,300 in funding for three projects.
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, and Member for Durack, Melissa Price, said the announcement was part of the Australian Government investment of $1.6 million this financial year in 18 projects across Australia through the Indigenous Heri...
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May 6, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price today announced that a survey for future, present and past TAFE students is now live on the Standing Committee on Education and Employment’s website.
Ms Price said this survey would form part of evidence gathering for the Committee’s inquiry into TAFE and its operations.
"The...
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May 5, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed a new Australian Government website aimed at helping Durack residents with hearing loss to receive the support they need sooner by making it easier to find information and apply for services.
“The new website conveniently links residents to their closest hearing services through the Austra...
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May 5, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed disaster assistance for Durack communities impacted by severe flooding on 26 and 27 April.
Ms Price said the communities of Exmouth, Yalgoo and the City of Greater Geraldton would now be able to access clean-up and recovery assistance and support for the restoration or replacement of essential ...
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May 5, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed disaster assistance for Durack communities impacted by severe flooding on 26 and 27 April.
Ms Price said the communities of Exmouth, Yalgoo and the City of Greater Geraldton would now be able to access clean-up and recovery assistance and support for the restoration or replacement of essential ...
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May 1, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed today’s launch of the 2014 Heywire Youth Innovation grants program by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and ABC Heywire.
Ms Price said the funding was aimed at encouraging Australia’s youth who live in rural and regional areas to implement youth-inspired ideas in ...
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April 30, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price is looking forward to being in the Kimberley next week and highlighting its development potential to her Federal Committee colleagues, through her role as a Member of the Northern Australian Joint Select Committee.
Ms Price said the Committee would host a public hearing in Broome on May 5 and Kununurra on M...
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April 30, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed today’s announcement that the House of Representatives Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs will be conducting an inquiry into the Child Support Program.
Ms Price said the Program assists families at moments of great stress, and it is designed to focus on the needs and costs of ch...
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April 28, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed today’s announcement that the House of Representatives Health Committee will hold public hearings for its inquiry into skin cancer in Australia in Perth on Thursday 1 May and Broome on Friday 2 May.
“The Committee is investigating the awareness, prevention, early diagnosis and manag...
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April 22, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price today announced final approval for $420,000 in Commonwealth Government grant funding for St Luke’s College in Karratha.
“The funding was provided under the Capital Grants Programme which aims to assist non-government primary and secondary schools to improve capital infrastructure where they othe...
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April 22, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price today encouraged all Durack residents to remember Australian servicemen and women from all wars and conflicts.
“On Anzac Day, it's important to take a moment to reflect and recognise the men and women who served our nation in wars, conflicts and on peacekeeping operations,” M...
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April 22, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price today encouraged all Durack residents to remember Australian servicemen and women from all wars and conflicts.
“On Anzac Day, it's important to take a moment to reflect and recognise the men and women who served our nation in wars, conflicts and on peacekeeping operations,” M...
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