09 April 2020

• CHANGES TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK
  The Morrison Government is today announcing temporary changes to the foreign investment review framework that are designed to protect Australia’s national interest as we deal with the economic implications arising from the spread of the coronavirus. Effective from this date of announcement, all proposed foreign investments into Australia subject to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers … Continue reading CHANGES TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK →
• $130 BILLION JOBKEEPER PAYMENT TO KEEP AUSTRALIANS IN A JOB
  The Morrison Government will provide a historic wage subsidy to around 6 million workers who will receive a flat payment of $1,500 per fortnight through their . employer, before tax. The $130 billion JobKeeper payment will help keep Australians in jobs as tackle the significant economic impact from the coronavirus. The payment will be open … Continue reading $130 BILLION JOBKEEPER PAYMENT TO KEEP AUSTRALIANS IN A JOB →
• $1.1 BILLION TO SUPPORT MORE MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICARE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
  More help will be given to millions of Australians battling the devastating impacts of coronavirus with a $1.1 billion package which boosts mental health services, domestic violence support, Medicare assistance for people at home and emergency food relief. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said more support would be rolling out immediately to deal with the secondary … Continue reading $1.1 BILLION TO SUPPORT MORE MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICARE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES →
• ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL REGIONAL AVIATION SERVICES THROUGH COVID-19
  The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government will provide additional support to help maintain the regional air network as part of the Government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis with a $198 million Regional Air Network Assistance Package, bringing our total aviation commitment to $1 billion. The COVID-19 pandemic is having unforeseen impacts right across Australia and … Continue reading ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL REGIONAL AVIATION SERVICES THROUGH COVID-19 →
• DATA BOOST FOR SKY MUSTER SATELLITE BROADBAND SERVICES IN BARKER
  Homes and businesses in Barker will soon be able to access more data on their Sky Muster satellite services, with NBN Co to provide additional broadband data from 1 April 2020. NBN Co will offer permanent enhancements to its Sky Muster Plus offering, and a temporary increase to data allowances for standard Sky Muster plans … Continue reading DATA BOOST FOR SKY MUSTER SATELLITE BROADBAND SERVICES IN BARKER →
• NATIONAL COVID-19 COORDINATION COMMISSION
  Today I announce the creation of a new National COVID-19 Coordination Commission (NCCC) that will coordinate advice to the Australian Government on actions to anticipate and mitigate the economic and social effects of the global coronavirus pandemic. The Commission will ensure the Government receives the most comprehensive advice to meet the challenges ahead to cushion … Continue reading NATIONAL COVID-19 COORDINATION COMMISSION →
• STATEMENT – OFFICE CLOSURE
  These are extremely difficult and uncertain times for everyone. Life is changing, for every Australian. The Government is focused on slowing the spread of coronavirus to save lives – and every Australian has a part to play. If we want to slow the spread of the virus, everyone must implement appropriate social distancing. The Prime … Continue reading STATEMENT – OFFICE CLOSURE →
• SUPPORTING AUSSIE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES
  The Morrison Government has released the second stage of its economic plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build a bridge to recovery. A total of $189 billion is being injected into the economy by all arms of Government in order to keep Australians in work and businesses in business, including … Continue reading SUPPORTING AUSSIE WORKERS AND BUSINESSES →
• MURRAY BRIDGE SCHOOLS RECEIVE A CAPITAL BOOST
  Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP has announced two capital grants for Murray Bridge schools thanks to a Coalition Government’s Capital Grants Program. St Joseph’s School and Tyndale Christian School will benefit with grants of $1,665,541 and $339,200 respectively for new building works. The more than $1.6 million in funding for St Joseph’s will see … Continue reading MURRAY BRIDGE SCHOOLS RECEIVE A CAPITAL BOOST →
• BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES WITH FOODBANK
  Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP has delivered$2,500 in Federal Government Funding for the Limestone Coast Foodbank to assist in the installation of a new air conditioner. The organisation received the funding through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Mr Pasin said he was pleased the Federal Government was helping fund the project that would … Continue reading BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES WITH FOODBANK →