Media Releases

Young Paraburdoo woman named as future rising star

A career, and ultimately, a life in politics is often not at the forefront of a young woman’s mind, but is one that should be encouraged, according to the newly elected Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price. “Any program or group that dedicates itself to advocating for more women to enter into politics, such as the hard work of... read more »

WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S REGIONAL LIBERAL TEAM TAKE THEIR SEATS IN PARLIAMENT

Three newly elected regional Members of Parliament - Christian Porter in Pearce, Melissa Price in Durack and Rick Wilson in O’Connor- will be sworn in by the Governor General on Tuesday. During the Federal election campaign the Liberal trio emphasised they would use their access to key decision makers inside the Liberal team to be strong... read more »

Native title respondents back on level ground

Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed the reinstatement of $2.2 million in native title funding by the Coalition Government. “The reinstatement by Attorney General, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC is another step by the Coalition Government to support Australian industry and provide much needed relief, particularly to ... read more »

Coalition scraps Labor’s self-education cap

Thousands of nurses, teachers, doctors and other hard working locals in Durack will be the big winners from the Coalition Government’s decision today to reverse Labor’s cap on tax deductibility of self-education expenses. Member for Durack, Melissa Price, welcomed the announcement to ‘scrap the cap’ made today by the T... read more »

HIPPY help in Durack

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Durack will benefit from early next year when their parents and carers receive extra Australian Government support to be their child’s first - and best -teacher. Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price announced that the Wunan Foundation has been chosen to deliver the Home Interaction Pro... read more »

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR WA COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY SEVERE TROPICAL CYCLONE CHRISTINE

The Hon Michael Keenan MP, Minister for Justice Mr Joe Francis MLA, WA Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and Western Australian Emergency Services Minister Joe Francis today announced that disaster assistance would be available to WA communities affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Christine. Mr Keenan sai... read more »