Mr HOGAN (Page) (11:20): I want to pick up on a line that the member for Riverina just mentioned in his address to parliament, which for me goes to the essence of what the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Mental Health and Other Measures) Bill 2014 is about. This bill is about making sure that we…
Mr HOGAN (Page) (12:08): I rise to support this bill. Governments are about doing what is right; governments aren’t always about doing what is popular. This budget bill is certainly about that. We often hear in lots of different areas the word sustainability, whether it be environmentally, with food production or using natural resources. Sustainability…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the announcement that Goonellabah has been shortlisted for the next round of the Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY). HIPPY is a $100 million Australian Government-funded initiative which helps Indigenous communities put their children on the path to school success. “Goonellabah is among 31 sites…
Mr HOGAN (Page) (12:58): I would like to acknowledge the member for Richmond for moving this motion to honour not only Bluesfest but also the director, Peter Noble. The member for Richmond’s electorate is just north of mine. The Byron Bay hinterland extends into the seat of Page. I commend the member for Richmond for…
Mr HOGAN (Page) (16:39): Madam Deputy Speaker, I am sure you would be aware, as you would be very in tune with your community, that this year is the 100th anniversary of the Red Cross. Last Friday, I had the pleasure of helping to celebrate, with my community, this milestone at the Red Cross tea…
Page is one of the areas selected under the Coalition Government’s new Work for the Dole arrangements for young job seekers. Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced 18 to 30 year olds in the Clarence Valley and Ballina who have been unemployed for twelve months or more and receiving Newstart and/or Youth Allowance…
Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced almost $100,000 in funding for Heartfelt House to continue offering its wide range of services to adults sexually abused as children; including their 18 week Taking the First Steps program. Funding for the Alstonville-based centre of adults of childhood sexual abuse was due to run out on June…
Member for Page Kevin Hogan is encouraging everyone to Walk the Walk on June 7 to help raise money for Lifeline Northern Rivers
People looking for aged care services in Page now have access to clear pricing and accommodation information online to help them make informed choices, Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan said. Residential aged care providers are now required to publish the maximum accommodation prices they will charge from July 1, as well as payment options…
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