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Energy Future
Report on the inquiry into the impact of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in Regional Australia – "Of drought and flooding rains"
Hung Parliament Achievements
Decision to form Government and Opportunities of a hung Parliament
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Hung Parliament Achievements
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SMARTFarm and QuickSmart demonstrate the possibilities of the NBN
Progress on two new initiatives in Armidale that demonstrate the incredible potential of the National Broadband Network (NBN) have been viewed by The Minister for Broadband, Communications & the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy and the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor.
ZooWhiz.com demonstrates the potential of the NBN to create country jobs
“ZooWhiz.com is an example of the new types of business made possible in country Australia by the higher speeds and reliability of the National Broadband Network (NBN),” was the joint view of the Independent Member for New England Tony Windsor and the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, following its official launch in Armidale today.
National Broadband Network to go into orbit
The awarding of contracts to build two satellites that will deliver high-speed broadband to thousands of people living in the most remote parts of Australia has been welcomed by the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor.
PM confirms Youth Allowance changes for country students
Changes to the Youth Allowance negotiated by the Independent members of parliament have been explained by the Prime Minister Julia Gillard following a question from the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor.
Windsor welcomes Youth Allowance changes to benefit regional students
A Federal Government determination to boost support for students in regional areas by expanding the independent Youth Allowance has been welcomed by the Independent Member for New England Tony Windsor.
$8m to help rebuild Armidale’s Freeman House
The awarding of $8 million in Federal Government funds towards the $18 million cost of rebuilding Armidale’s specialist homelessness and drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, Freeman House has been welcomed by the Independent Member for New England Tony Windsor.
Barraba Pipeline $6.55M Federal funding set to flow
The people of Barraba have today been provided with a secure future following the joint announcement by the Minister for Regional Australia, Simon Crean and Minister for Water, Tony Burke that the Federal Government will fund $6.55m towards their water pipeline from Split Rock Dam.
Windsor moves to protect important water resources
The important water resources that nourish some of the most productive farmland in the world will be protected under legislation to be introduced to Federal Parliament by the Independent Member for New England Tony Windsor.
National Broadband Network expands in New England - Fibre to all of Armidale – Fixed Wireless to surround Tamworth
The National Broadband Network is set to expand in the New England Electorate with the announcement today of the continuation of the rollout of fibre optic cable to cover all of Armidale and the naming of the area around Tamworth as a first release site for the NBN’s fixed wireless broadband service.
Walcha to host Regional Tax Forum to look at tax reforms
A Regional Tax Forum to be jointly hosted by the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor and the Independent Member for Lyne, Rob Oakeshott will be held in Walcha on September 8th to discuss reforms that could reduce compliance burdens and boost the economy.
Procession of Pollies to New England welcomed
Political competition is a good thing and the number of politicians winging (some more whinging) their way into the New England Electorate since the hung parliament came into being is an indication of that competition according to the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor.
Windsor asks people to look closely at Clean Energy Package before judging it
The Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor is asking Australians to read the Clean Energy Package details very carefully and with an open mind before judging it.
The Clean Energy Package “Something that will do something to bring about behavioural change”
From day one of his involvement in the Multi Party Climate Change Committee (MPCCC), the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor has said that he wanted to be involved in a process that would actually lead to change in our energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in a way that our economy can embrace.
Clean Energy Package provides opportunity for regional Australia
The Clean Energy Package will direct a large flow of money to agriculture that will help make farming more profitable, as improved farming methods make land more productive according to the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor.
Low and middle-income earners and pensioners to be shielded from carbon tax price rises
The overall economic impact of the carbon tax is expected to be small, according to Treasury modelling presented to the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor as part of the Multi Party Climate Change Committee (MPCCC) deliberations however the great majority of Australians will receive compensation to offset any price increases related to the carbon tax.
Fuel excluded from the carbon tax
The decision to exclude fuel from the carbon tax has been welcomed by the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor.
Inverell truckie helps save $1.6 billion for transport industry
Transport operators have won an exemption from the carbon tax worth $1.6 billion, after Inverell Freighters boss Keri Brown made a convincing case to the Member for New England, Tony Windsor about the potential impact of a carbon price on the transport industry...
Windsor’s agreement with PM to bear fruit for rural & regional higher education
The release of guidelines confirming the next round of the Education Investment Fund of $500 million will be available exclusively to rural and regional universities and TAFEs has been welcomed by the Independent Member for New England Tony Windsor...
Infrastructure Minister visits Bolivia Hill – $6m New England Highway-Bolivia Hill Realignment and Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass
Following on from the announcement of $6m to fund the planning and feasibility studies for the realignment of the New England Highway at Bolivia Hill souht of Tenterfield and the Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass - $3 for each - the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon Anthony Albanese, made an inspection of the Bolivia Hill stretch of the road in the company of the Independent Member for New England Tony Windsor and the Mayor of Tenterfield Shire Clr Toby Smith...
Good news for Regional Australia – Budget incorporates agreement negotiated by Windsor – Mental Health given better recognition
Commitments given by the Government in the Agreement negotiated with the Government by the Independent Member for New England Tony Windsor have been incorporated into the Budget...
Health & Hospital Fund process to deliver $220m to Tamworth Hospital
Word that the Tamworth Hospital has been accepted as eligible for funding of $220m under the Federal Government's Health & Hospital Fund has been met with great delight by the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor...
$1.4B Regional Australia Fund recognises Country Australia's need; Country Independents Agreement taking shape
The announcement of the $1.4B Regional Development Australia Fund by Simon Crean, the Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, has been warmly welcomed...
$43.33m Chaffey Dam upgrade secures Tamworth's future
The announcement of $43.33m commited funding from both the Federal and State governments and local contributions for the upgrade of Chaffey Dam to coincide with safety works will secure Tamworth's future...
Regional Australia Committee gets going
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Australia held its first meeting in Canberra electing the Indpendent Membe for New England Tony Windsor as Chair... |
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17 February, 2012
SMARTFarm and QuickSmart demonstrate the possibilities of the NBN
Progress on two new initiatives in Armidale that demonstrate the incredible potential of the National Broadband Network (NBN) have been viewed by The Minister for Broadband, Communications & the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy and the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor. Click here for more...
17 February, 2012
ZooWhiz.com demonstrates the potential of the NBN to create country jobs
“ZooWhiz.com is an example of the new types of business made possible in country Australia by the higher speeds and reliability of the National Broadband Network (NBN),” was the joint view of the Independent Member for New England Tony Windsor and the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, following its official launch in Armidale today. Click here for more...
16 February, 2012
North West Cancer Centre takes shape
Today’s pouring of the concrete ground slab for the North West Cancer Centre is a welcome milestone in the journey towards delivering better cancer treatment for patients across the region, according to the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor. Click here for more...
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