The Morrison Government is committed to supporting cooperatives, mutuals and member-owned firms in Australia so they can invest, grow and employ more Australians. A stronger cooperatives and mutuals sector will provide Australian consumers with more choices and more cost effective options. Draft legislation to provide a definition for a mutual entity in the Corporations Act and to clarify the uncertainty …
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Liberal Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, said the Liberal-National Government will introduce legislation in the next sitting week to lock in reforms to the GST distribution system that will see the ACT $46 million better off. “This is $46 million in additional funds the Territory can invest in roads, schools, and hospitals,” Senator Seselja said. “As a priority, we …
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Bill Shorten and Labor’s policy to abolish negative gearing will take a sledgehammer to house prices and increase rents. Time and again they refuse to come clean on the impact. Economic spokesperson Andrew Leigh is the latest Labor frontbencher who refused to say how much their policy will send house prices plummeting. When pressed, Mr Leigh fell to pieces on 3AW yesterday, …
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Families who rely on palliative care services in the ACT will have access to better facilities and services with a major expansion of Clare Holland House announced today by the Australian and ACT Governments in partnership with The Snow Foundation. High quality and accessible palliative care is a crucial part of Australia’s world-class health care system. Federal Minister for Health, …
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One of Queanbeyan’s most iconic sports facilities, the Heather McKay Queanbeyan Indoor Sports Centre, was re-opened today following its transformation into a more functional multipurpose sports venue. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the expanded facility will be a great sporting asset, not just for the Queanbeyan community but also for the surrounding …
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The new National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point shines brightly once more The works represent the first full renovation and renewal of the displays since 2000 Digital technology and interactive activities will ensure visitors can investigate the fascinating people and grand visions in the story of Canberra Locals and visitors are set to experience exciting new digital and interactive activities, …
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Construction has started on three new ACT Healthy Waterway infrastructure projects in Belconnen and an extra project has been announced for Tuggeranong, ACT Senator Zed Seselja and ACT Minister for the Environment and Heritage Mick Gentleman said today. Minister Gentleman said the three Belconnen projects took the total number of projects completed or underway to 15 since construction began in …
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Some of the ACT’s most dangerous roads are set for major safety upgrades over the next 12 months. Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport, Scott Buchholz, and Senator for the ACT and Chair of the ACT Black Spot Consultative Panel, Zed Seselja, announced the $744,200 funding would continue the Government’s critical investment in reducing fatalities, injuries and crashes across the Territory. …
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The Coalition Government will significantly boost support for older Australians with an injection of $106 million to support better facilities, better care, and better standards in aged care. Senator for the ACT Zed Seselja said Australia’s tough new aged care cop – the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission – will receive a further $16 million to police quality, boost …
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Farmers who grow some of Australia’s favourite foods will benefit from Commonwealth funding for research into eco-friendly fertiliser technology announced today. Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation, Zed Seselja, announced today that the Eco-Friendly Fertilisers for Sustainable Farming Project has received $1.8 million in the fifth round of the Cooperative Research Centre Projects (CRC-P) Program, and is backed by …
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