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2022
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The Hon. Greg Hunt MPMinister for Health and Aged Care The Hon. David Coleman MPAssistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator...
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2022
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Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzieMinister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Residents and visitors to Vivonne Bay on...
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May
2022
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The Coalition Government is investing more than $9.5 million to upgrade the Mount Bold Dam, preparing and protecting Kingston and Mayo communities from future devastating flood events. “The recent floods...
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May
2022
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The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in infrastructure projects across Mayo, with $446,000 allocated to replace the Keen Road Bridge at Back Valley. This project forms part of the...
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May
2022
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Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia Senator the Hon Richard ColbeckMinister for Senior Australians and Aged Care ServicesMinister for Sport In a boost to local sport and the regional...
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2022
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The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia The Morrison Government is improving connectivity for Australians living on...
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2022
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The Hon Paul Fletcher MPMinister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia The Morrison Government is improving connectivity for Australians living on...
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Apr
2022
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The Australian Government is reducing the risk and minimising the impact to communities of large scale natural disasters like floods, bushfires and cyclones in Mayo and Kingston by directly funding...
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Apr
2022
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The Morrison Government is providing $1 million for vital upgrades to the Hub Gymnastic Club in Kingston, which will continue to support its rapidly growing membership. Liberal Senator for South...
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Apr
2022
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The Hon Barnaby Joyce MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development The Hon Scott Buchholz MPAssistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight TransportFederal Member for Wright Senator Andrew...
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Apr
2022
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Residents of Kingston received a major road safety boost today with the Australian Government announcing it will invest $1.39 million toward two important projects under the 2022–23 Black Spot Program...
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Apr
2022
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THE HON PAUL FLETCHER MPMinister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts SENATOR ANDREW McLACHLAN CSCSenator for South Australia The Morrison Government is supporting the return of live music...
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Apr
2022
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Orange-bellied Parrots, Southern Bell Frogs, and Kangaroo Island-Echidnas are just some of the many native Australian species set to benefit from $794,100 in funding for four projects in Mayo, thanks...
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Apr
2022
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Federal Government investment in Surf Life Saving Australia’s (SLSA) Beach Safety Equipment Fund has helped eight Surf Life Saving clubs on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Mid Coast purchase vital lifesaving equipment...
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Mar
2022
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Significant infrastructure and regional development funding allocations in the 2022-23 Federal Budget will drive the growth of communities across Mayo, creating jobs and supporting the region’s economic growth into the...
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Mar
2022
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THE HON KEITH PITT MPMinister for Resources and WaterMember for Hinkler SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSCSenator for South Australia Joint Media Release Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, and Senator...
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Mar
2022
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As part of the Drought Resilience Innovation Grants program, the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board (KILB) has been awarded $981,000 to carry out an important drought resilience project with local landholders...
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Mar
2022
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Joint Media Release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia The Hon David Basham MPSA Minister for...
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Mar
2022
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Joint Media Release THE HON ANGUS TAYLOR MPMinister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction THE HON TIM WILSON MPAssistant Minister to the Minister for Industry,Energy and Emissions Reduction SENATOR ANDREW...
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Mar
2022
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The Hon Kevin Hogan MP Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime MinisterAssistant Minister for Local GovernmentFederal Member for Page Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South Australia JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Local...
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Feb
2022
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THE HON PAUL FLETCHER MP Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South Australia JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government continues to...
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Feb
2022
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THE HON BARNABY JOYCE MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development THE HON SCOTT BUCHHOLZ MP Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport SENATOR ANDREW...
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Feb
2022
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Joint Media Release THE HON KEITH PITT MP Minister for Resources and WaterMember for Hinkler SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South Australia The Australian Government announced more successful applicants...
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Feb
2022
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SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South Australia The Australian Government has provided funding to local community projects across Mayo as part of the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program...
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Feb
2022
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Joint media release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSCSenator for South AustraliaThe Hon Steven Marshall MPPremierThe Hon Corey Wingard...
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Feb
2022
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Joint Media Release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MPDeputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional DevelopmentThe Hon Kevin Hogan MP Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for Local...
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Feb
2022
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Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC As I arrived at my office early last Wednesday morning, I took a moment to consider how privileged I am to live in this...
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Jan
2022
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Councils across the federal electorate of Mayo are to receive more than $13 million to update roads and infrastructure with the Wine Coast region firmly in the driving seat.The City...
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Jan
2022
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Richard Evans South Australia's largest and most advanced household recyclables facility which is able to process 60,000 tonnes of yellow bin recyclables every year has opened in Seaford Heights.The Southern...
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Dec
2021
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Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC Coastal amenities, boating facilities and campgrounds on the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island have received a $480,000 boost ahead of Christmas, to encourage...
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Dec
2021
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Taylor Harvey WORKS are progressing at the $8.2 million Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct, with stage one of the project nearing completion.The redevelopment of the facility has received another significant boost...
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Dec
2021
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Luke Harris Work on the highly-anticipated Blackwood Community Hub has begun, with an official sod turning ceremony marking the beginning of construction at the Waite Street site.Mitcham mayor Heather Holmes-Ross...
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Dec
2021
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Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC As I sit down to write this column, I find myself working hard for the people of South Australia during a busy week...
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Dec
2021
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Alexandra Bull Staff and students at The Hills Christian Community School in Verdun will benefit from a project that will deliver a new junior secondary school building, funded as part...
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Nov
2021
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Stan Gorton During a recent visit to Kangaroo Island for the Parndana Show earlier this month, Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC spent time walking in the footsteps of...
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Nov
2021
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Hills Christian Community School in Verdun will benefit from an $800,000 cash injection to construct a junior secondary school building for Years 7 and 8 as part of the Federal...
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Nov
2021
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Taylor Harvey Works are progressing at the $8.2 million Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct, with the project to deliver jobs and greater sporting participation for the historic river port. Up to...
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Nov
2021
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Joint Media Release The Hon. Sussan ley MP Minister for the Environment Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia Construction of a new native shellfish reef more than twice the...
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Nov
2021
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Joint Media Release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia The Hon David Basham...
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2021
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BOOSTING BUSHFIRE RECOVERY AND STIMULATING AG INDUSTRY IN MAYO The Australian and South Australian Governments are providing $3.8 million in funding for agricultural remediation projects in Mayo communities as part...
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Nov
2021
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Joint Media Release The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development The Hon Kevin Hogan MP Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Assistant Minister...
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Nov
2021
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The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia The Hon Corey Wingard MP Minister for...
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Nov
2021
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The City of Onkaparinga will receive a $165,000 boost from the Australian and South Australian Governments to further strengthen its communities against bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Senator...
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Nov
2021
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Corporate2community will receive a $117,500 boost from the Commonwealth Government to further strengthen the Kangaroo Island community against bushfires, floods and other extreme weather events. Senator for South Australia Andrew...
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Nov
2021
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Joint Media Release SMRF, SRWRA, Re.Group, Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC, City of Holdfast Bay, City of Onkaparinga, City of Marion South Australia’s largest and most advanced household recyclables facility was officially opened...
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Nov
2021
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Senator Andrew McLachlan CSC Senator for South Australia Staff and students at three schools in the Southern Vales and Hills will benefit from more than $1.3 million in upgrades, funded...
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Oct
2021
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October 30 - Joint Media Release Families in Adelaide’s south will have access to new state-of-the-art sporting and community facilities, with a $3.5 million sports and community hub opening at Christie...
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Oct
2021
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OpinionDavid Crowe Chief political correspondent Only when Scott Morrison agreed to a Zoom session with 18 of his Liberal colleagues a month ago did it become clear he was ready...
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Oct
2021
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Scott Murphy Milang's Lakeside Butter Factory and its adjacent cottage will see new life after a $400,000 Federal grant was awarded to help with the historic restoration project. The project...
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Jul
2021
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MEDIA RELEASE Healthy Rivers Program delivers for communities in Mayo THE HON KEITH PITT MP Minister for Resources and Water Member for Hinkler SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC Senator for South...
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Jul
2021
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Jack Manning | Victor Harbor Times Two Fleurieu Peninsula veterans groups will benefit from more than $18,000 in government funding to support important services for veterans and their families. As part...
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Jul
2021
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Jack Manning | Victor Harbor Times Encounter Bay sports clubs have celebrated the official opening of new facilities and upgrades, totalling $1.05 million. The new amenities include unisex changerooms, a medical...
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Jul
2021
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Supporting South Australian communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires South Australian communities affected by the 2019-20 bushfires will have the opportunity to receive a share of the Australian Government’s...
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2021
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The Islander | Dani Brown Domestic tourism on Kangaroo Island is set to bounce back even more, thanks to $2.375 million from the federal government. Four key pillars will hold up...
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2021
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Article by Claire Bickers | The Advertiser
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Jun
2021
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I am pleased to announce that my first motion moved as a Senator, was passed by the Senate! The great dedication and service of our paramedics was the motivation for moving this...
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May
2021
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By Thomas Kelsall A bypass will be built around the traffic-congested Adelaide Hills town of Hahndorf, with the State Government putting forward three proposals for interchanges and link roads between...
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Apr
2021
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The Prime Minister today announced the Government would recommend to the Governor-General the establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. I welcome this decision and I thank...
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Apr
2021
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the remaining Australian troops will depart Afghanistan later this year. This announcement fills me with mixed emotions. Having spent time at the foot...
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Apr
2021
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The Department of Veterans' Affairs has released a digital kitbag that includes a range of practical resources to help community members, groups and organisations mark Anzac Day. Some of these resources...
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Mar
2021
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A real privilege to meet such an incredible group of South Australian volunteers who continue to give so much to our local communities. I was honoured to present Peter Dickason...
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Mar
2021
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Road users will soon enjoy a safer, smoother ride on Victor Harbor Road, with just over $3 million worth of resurfacing works getting underway this week. The resurfacing works are...
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Mar
2021
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South Australians will be able to travel to Kangaroo Island half-price as part of the Federal Government’s new $1.2 billion aviation and tourism support program. The package announced today will...
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Mar
2021
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A privilege to have been invited to open three upgraded courts at the Woodchester Tennis Club this morning. This much-needed project was made possible by the support of the Federal...
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Feb
2021
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New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in Mayo thanks to a $1.5 million investment from the Australian and South Australian governments. Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan...
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Feb
2021
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One year ago today, I delivered my maiden speech in the Senate. Since this day, I have taken every opportunity to bring attention to the issues facing South Australians and...
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Jan
2021
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The Australian Government announced $200 million in the 2020-21 Budget for a fifth round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). The $1.04 billion BBRF supports the Australian Government's commitment...
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Jan
2021
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Eligible organisations are encouraged to apply for their share of $150,000 in Federal funding for small capital projects under Round 6 of the Stronger Communities Programme. The program intends to support participation in...
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Dec
2020
Federal Parliament
After a busy two weeks in Canberra, I thoroughly enjoyed stopping by to visit all my friends at the Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) in Gilles Plains. They run an...
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Dec
2020
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Ensuring Australians are safe online and protected from cyber security threats is a crucial focus of the Morrison Government. You can watch my question to the Minister representing the Minister...
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Nov
2020
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I spoke with David Penberthy and Will Goodings on FIVEaa regarding the vandalism at the War Memorial on North Terrace. As a veteran, I am extremely saddened that someone would...
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Nov
2020
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On 6 November, I joined my State colleague Nicola Centofanti MLC at Legacy South Australia & Broken Hill's Remembrance Walk. As a veteran myself and as a Legatee of Legacy, I...
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Nov
2020
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During a visit to the South Coast, I made sure to call into the Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club to view the facilities and meet some of the team...
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Oct
2020
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Last week, I was very pleased to view the impressive new arts building at Mount Barker Waldorf School ahead of its opening today. My commitments in Canberra for Budget Estimates...
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Oct
2020
Federal Parliament
Men’s Sheds across Mayo have been invited to apply for funding as part of the newest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Programme (NSDP). Funded by the Federal Government...
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Oct
2020
Federal Parliament
The Federal Government is investing in major transport infrastructure projects for the electorate of Mayo as part of our economic recovery plan. Key investments include: - $200 million for the Hahndorf Township...
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Sep
2020
Federal Parliament
Today I joined Alexandrina Council in officially opening ‘The Hub’, an innovative space designed to connect and grow the more than 2000 local businesses across the region. The Federal Government...
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Sep
2020
Federal Parliament
I represented the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews alongside Premier Steven Marshall to celebrate the build of two fantastic space facilities right here in Adelaide. In the...
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Aug
2020
Federal Parliament
I'm very pleased to see one of our fantastic South Australian businesses, Ingredient Innovations, awarded $546,121 in grant funding under the Federal Government's Accelerating Commercialisation Program. Earlier this month I...
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Aug
2020
Federal Parliament
Today marks the first day of #LegacyWeek. This is an opportunity to not only reflect on the sacrifices made by our defence personnel, but to also support their loved ones...
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Aug
2020
Federal Parliament
Today in Question Time I asked Defence Minister, Senator Linda Reynolds, to update the Chamber on Australia's defence strategic policy. The Federal Government is committed to supporting our defence forces...
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Jun
2020
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Jack Manning | The Victor Harbor Times (June 5 2020) The Goolwa Wharf precinct is set to undergo a historic $7.5 million upgrade, following the allocation of funds for the...