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11 May 2023

Transcript

Norfolk Island Administrator appointment

The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Mr George Plant as Administrator of Norfolk Island for a period of three years, following a rigorous and transparent appointment process.

11 May 2023

Media release

Indian Ocean Territories Administrator appointment

The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Ms Farzian Zainal as Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands for a period of three years, following a rigorous and merit-based selection process.

11 May 2023

Media release

Guidelines released for new regional grants program

Grant guidelines have now been released for the first round of the Australian Government’s new $600 million Growing Regions Program, with expressions of interest to open on July 5 this year.

06 May 2023

Media release

Funding boost for local road infrastructure priorities in Eden-Monaro

The Albanese Labor 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

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

Transcript

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

Transcript

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

Transcript

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

27 April 2023

Transcript

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