More funding for local road infrastructure priorities

The Albanese Government is delivering on our election commitment to provide an extra $250 million dollars for road projects in rural, regional and outer-urban areas under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community…

03 May 2023

Media release

2CC 1206 AM Canberra with Stephen Cenatiempo
SUBJECTS: Infrastructure review, energy.

02 May 2023

Interview

New National Capital Authority board member

Professor Helen Lochhead has been appointed to the board of the National Capital Authority (NCA) for a period of five years, following an open merit selection process which incorporated ACT Government input.

30 April 2023

Media release

Two new Tamworth bridges to improve local journeys

Road users in Retreat and Piallamore in the Tamworth region can enjoy smoother and safer journeys, with the new Retreat and Fishers bridges now open to traffic.

28 April 2023

Media release

Sky News with Jaynie Seal
SUBJECTS: Employer sponsored visas, Liddell power station closure, green energy

27 April 2023

Interview

ABC Newcastle, Mornings with Paul Turton
SUBJECTS: Federal government assistance to local government, impact of COVID-19 in regional areas, closure of the Liddell power station.

27 April 2023

Interview

ABC News Australia with Greg Jennett
SUBJECTS: Migration Review, JobSeeker, Aged Care.

27 April 2023

Interview

Start gun fires on $52 million Hunter Sports Centre expansion

Work is underway on a $52 million Hunter Sports Centre expansion set to elevate the Glendale facility to a nationally significant sporting venue.

26 April 2023

Media release

Innovation and collaboration centrepiece of Gippsland visit

Last week I had the great pleasure of touring Greater Gippsland to meet with local councils, peak associations, business and community groups.

14 April 2023

Opinion piece

Work begins on next stage of Southern Feeder Road

Work is beginning on the next $14.7 million stage of the Southern Feeder Road in Orange, New South Wales, which will extend the new road west from Anson Street to Shiralee Road.

13 April 2023

Media release

Transcript - radio interview - ABC South East (NSW) with Simon Lauder
Subjects: First Nations people Voice to Parliament, fuel emissions standards, cost of living, tax cuts, Eden-Monaro electorate, doctors in rural areas, housing.

12 April 2023

Interview

Transcript - TV interview - Sky News, Afternoon Agenda with Kieran Gilbert
Subject: First Nations people Voice to Parliament

12 April 2023

Interview

Funds to flow for essential Gippsland community facilities

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to support East Gippsland communities rebound from devastating bushfires, with funding deeds now executed for the Sarsfield Recreation Reserve and Community Hall…

12 April 2023

Media release

Transcript - Gippsland Regional Development Priorities Breakfast
Subjects: First Nations peoples Voice to Parliament, launch of the Gippsland Freight Infrastructure Master Plan, opportunities in regional communities, the changing nature of the Gippsland region.

06 April 2023

Speech

Transcript - radio interview - Gippsland FM 104.7, Breakfast with Ken Thompson
Subjects: Local government, regional employment, housing, Gippsland energy transition.

06 April 2023

Interview