09 March 2021

• PUTTING COMMUNITIES AT THE HEART OF THE BASIN PLAN
  The Morrison McCormack Government is delivering on its commitment to focus on off-farm projects to recover environmental water in the Murray-Darling Basin. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, is announcing the Water Efficiency Program (WEP) will close and be replaced by a water saving program that does not impact farmers’ water entitlements. … Continue reading PUTTING COMMUNITIES AT THE HEART OF THE BASIN PLAN →
• PASIN DELIVERS FOR THE GREENOCK INSTITUTE
  Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Morrison Government was pleased to be supporting local community projects through the Tackling Tough Times Together Program. “The Tackling Tough Times Together Program has delivered community capacity building projects right across Barker, including the Greenock Institute Kitchen Renewal which received $26,390. That funding facilitated the upgrade to … Continue reading PASIN DELIVERS FOR THE GREENOCK INSTITUTE →
• GRANTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF RIVERS AND WETLANDS IN THE MURRAY–DARLING BASIN
  Basin farmers, landholders and community organisations will be able to apply for $6 million in grants to deliver practical on-ground projects that improve the health of rivers and wetlands in the Murray–Darling Basin. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, said the $20 million Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program opens tomorrow (March 2) and … Continue reading GRANTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF RIVERS AND WETLANDS IN THE MURRAY–DARLING BASIN →
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PUT COMMUNITIES AND JOBS AT THE HEART OF THE MURRAY-DARLING BASIN PLAN
  Communities throughout the Murray-Darling Basin can now apply for a share of $34 million in grants to stimulate job growth and boost economic development under the third round of the Economic Development Program (EDP). Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, said the third round of the EDP, which opens from this Wednesday … Continue reading ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PUT COMMUNITIES AND JOBS AT THE HEART OF THE MURRAY-DARLING BASIN PLAN →
• FUNDING AVAILABLE TO DRIVE ROAD SAFETY INNOVATION
  Funding is now available to support a safer road system and drive down road trauma in Barker, with applications open under Round 2 of the nationwide $12 million Road Safety Innovation Fund. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin is calling on organisations in the region with an interest in road safety research and technology development … Continue reading FUNDING AVAILABLE TO DRIVE ROAD SAFETY INNOVATION →
• MURRAY BRIDGE LEARNING AND INNOVATION HUB OFFICIAL OPENING
  The Murray Bridge Learning and Innovation Hub was officially opened by the Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP on Monday 1st March. Communities in the town of Murray Bridge in the Murraylands, are set to benefit from the development of a student, business and community collaboration hub within the Murray Bridge Learning Centre. Federal Member … Continue reading MURRAY BRIDGE LEARNING AND INNOVATION HUB OFFICIAL OPENING →
• MONARTO ZOO SAFARI ROARS AHEAD
  Today’s sod turning at regional South Australia’s Monarto Zoo officially marks the start of construction on a new state-of-the-art Safari Gateway Visitors Centre. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $16.7 million project would provide enormous economic benefits to Monarto and neighbouring regions. “With this investment, the … Continue reading MONARTO ZOO SAFARI ROARS AHEAD →
• ROAD SAFETY FUNDING FLOWS TO BARKER
  New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered in Barker thanks to funding from the Australian and state governments. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the timing couldn’t be better for funding to flow for crucial road safety improvements in Barker. “This vital funding is not only providing a much-needed boost to local … Continue reading ROAD SAFETY FUNDING FLOWS TO BARKER →
• 2021 Regional Show Appearances
  Tony will have a stall at the following regional shows in 2021. Make sure to pay him a visit! Angaston Show, 27 February Mannum Show, 6 March Tanunda Show, 13 March Mt Pleasant Show, 20 March Karoonda Farm Fair, 9th and 10th March
• MORRISON GOVERNMENT COMMITS RECORD $9B TO SOCIAL SECURITY SAFETY NET
  The Morrison Government is enhancing our social security safety net by increasing support for unemployed Australians while strengthening their obligations to search for work. From March the Coalition Government will progressively introduce a series of permanent measures to ensure that job seekers have the best opportunity to secure employment as our nation continues to recover … Continue reading MORRISON GOVERNMENT COMMITS RECORD $9B TO SOCIAL SECURITY SAFETY NET →