March 31, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price said Durack residents will be able to get a better deal from the Federal Government if more Liberals are voted into the Senate this weekend.
Ms Price said that while this election is one that no one wanted it can change what Western Australia gets from Canberra.
“WA has carried the rest of the country...
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March 26, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed the Abbott led Government’s ongoing commitment to small businesses in Durack, with the release of a new employment guide to make it easier for businesses to hire new employees.
“Improving the lives of small business owners in Durack has been one of my key focuses since being elected...
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March 25, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed NBN Co’s announcement that more than 1,300 additional homes and businesses in regional and rural Western Australia will soon be connected to the network.
“Construction has now commenced on five new wireless installations throughout regional Western Australia, including Moora and sur...
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March 21, 2014
The Australian Government is supporting efforts to reduce suicide in Indigenous communities in the Halls Creek/Tjurabalan region with funding of $300,000 to the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council.
The funding, from the Community Development Fund, will support the Suicide Prevention Service and will also create employment, with 10 Ind...
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March 21, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed the passing of legislation that will see permanent assistance available for Durack farming families under the new Farm Household Allowance.
“The passage of the Farm Household Support Bill 2014 will give more farming families in Durack, and in particular those who are doing it tough in the...
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March 20, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed the Abbott led Government’s commitment to cutting red tape, as part of its plan to help small business, create more jobs and make life easier for all Australians.
For the first time in hist...
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March 18, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price is looking forward to partaking in the Northern Australia Committee’s first public hearing into the development of Northern Australia this Friday 21 March in Parliament House, Canberra.
“The aim of this initial public hearing is to provide all Committee Members with foundational evidence from ke...
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March 17, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price today encouraged people across Durack to be part of Australia's largest national multicultural event - Harmony Day 2014.
Harmony Day on 21 March gives communities across Durack the opportunity to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity and recognise local groups and individuals.
It coincides with the...
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March 13, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price is reminding all residents of Geraldton and district to have their say on the future of Australia’s agriculture sector when a government taskforce is in town on 21 March.
“The Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper Taskforce will be coming to Geraldton to meet one-on-one with locals and for a r...
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March 13, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed today’s release of a discussion paper on the Exploration Development Incentive, which will provide junior exploration companies with access to an incentive for capital raising to help them make more mineral discoveries.
The discussion paper was released by Minister for Industry Ian Mac...
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March 11, 2014
The Abbott Government has moved to help small and medium sized businesses in Durack to reach their export potential with a $50 million boost to the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme.
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price said the Government was also seeking to enhance the way the EMDG scheme is administered after it was cut by $25 m...
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March 10, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has today announced that applications are open for the 2014-15 Round 1 Local Sporting Champions (LSC) grants for eligible Durack residents.
The LSC program is an Australian Government initiative designed to pr...
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March 10, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has today announced that applications are open for the 2014-15 Round 1 Local Sporting Champions (LSC) grants for eligible Durack residents.
The LSC program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation or ...
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March 3, 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed the Commonwealth Government and Western Australian State Government’s combined approach to rolling out last week’s announcement by the Prime Minister of a $280 million drought assistance package, as a priority.
“It is important that as many Western Australian farm businesses a...
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March 3, 2014
In a push to get more people volunteering for community groups and events in Durack, Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has linked up with the DoSomething! charity to launch a website that makes it easier for people to volunteer.
By typing in their suburb or postcode at www.dosomethingnearyou.com.au/Melissa-price people will be able to find ...
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