26 November 2020

• GIVING TRUCK DRIVERS IN BARKER A CHOICE – AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ELECTRONIC DIARIES APPROVED
  Australian heavy vehicle drivers will now have a choice in how they record their work and rest hours, with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator approving the first Electronic Work Diaries (EWD).   An EWD is an electronic recording system, approved by the NHVR, used to record the work and rest times of a driver as … Continue reading GIVING TRUCK DRIVERS IN BARKER A CHOICE – AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ELECTRONIC DIARIES APPROVED →
• NO CHANGES TO VETERAN GOLD CARD IN BARKER
  The Government is rejecting recommended changes to the Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card, providing veterans and their families in Barker with clarity and assurance for the future of their benefits. Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin said the proposed changes to the Gold Card, recommended in the Productivity Commission report, A Better Way to Support Veterans, … Continue reading NO CHANGES TO VETERAN GOLD CARD IN BARKER →
• PRESERVING OUR MARITIME HERITAGE IN BARKER
  Maritime heritage in Australia will be given a boost, with the announcement that 19 organisations will receive a share of $125,000 under the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme for 2020-21.   The Scheme is administered by the Australian National Maritime Museum and provides grants of up to $15,000 to not-for-profit organisations to help … Continue reading PRESERVING OUR MARITIME HERITAGE IN BARKER →
• Next round of Mobile Black Spot Program now open
  Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin has welcomed the Australian Government’s continuing commitment to expanding mobile coverage in regional and remote Australia, with Round 5A of the $380 million Mobile Black Spot Program now open for applications.   “This new round of the Mobile Black Spot Program will have a specific focus on improving mobile … Continue reading Next round of Mobile Black Spot Program now open →
• MORE SAFE HAVENS FOR THREATENED SPECIES
  The Morrison Government is providing further protection for threatened species with a $6.78 million expansion of Australia’s network of environmental safe havens.   Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley announced  a new grants round for safe havens while visiting Frahn’s Farm in South Australia’s Mount Lofty Ranges, where fencing around 135ha has turned once weedy … Continue reading MORE SAFE HAVENS FOR THREATENED SPECIES →
• PASIN WELCOMES FACE-TO-FACE GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO MURRAY MALLEE AND RIVERLAND
  The Mobile Service Centre Desert Rose is travelling around South Australia to provide locals in the Murray Mallee and Riverland with easy access to essential government services.   Mobile Service Centres have delivered Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services to almost 160,000 customers since 2006.   Desert Rose is one of three 20 tonne trucks … Continue reading PASIN WELCOMES FACE-TO-FACE GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO MURRAY MALLEE AND RIVERLAND →
• BOOSTING WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO ASSIST FARMERS IN BARKER
  The Australian Government is investing $16.3 million to support farmers by encouraging and incentivising Australians to take a ‘domestic gap year’ to work in the agriculture sector this harvest season. “Our agriculture sector in Barker is facing unprecedented pressure on labour supply as a result of COVID-19” said Tony Pasin. “Through the 2020 Budget, the … Continue reading BOOSTING WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO ASSIST FARMERS IN BARKER →
• Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020
  Mr PASIN (Barker) (12:33):  I rise to speak on the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020. For some context, I should say that I was lucky enough to grow up in a household with incredibly loving parents—parents who would go without even the basic things just so that I could have … Continue reading Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Continuation of Cashless Welfare) Bill 2020 →
• NAMING OF ALEXANDER HILL AVE
  Mr PASIN (Barker) (13:43):  I rise today to congratulate the two-time rowing world champion and Olympic silver medallist Alexander Hill on being recognised by the District Council of Loxton Waikerie. On Monday, Alexander was present when the Mayor of Loxton Waikerie, in Alexander’s honour, announced the name of a new street, Alexander Hill Drive. Some … Continue reading NAMING OF ALEXANDER HILL AVE →
• Tragic loss of Patrick Ryan
  Mr PASIN (Barker) (18:23):  I rise to support my good friend and colleague the member for Grey and his private member’s motion. I congratulate him on his speech and his passion to ensure that we don’t see further cases of loss like that of Patrick Ryan. I support this because it does come on the … Continue reading Tragic loss of Patrick Ryan →