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17 May, 2013
Is Mr Cobb really Australia’s next Agriculture Minister?
Shadow Agriculture Minister John Cobb’s description of an improved regulatory system for agricultural chemicals as ‘anti-farming’ is further evidence that he doesn’t have the intellectual firepower to be Australia’s next Minister for Agriculture, according to the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor. Click here for more...
17 May, 2013
Nationals not serious about protecting prime agricultural land and water
The National Party on Thursday continued its stalling tactics to delay debating and passing Legislation in the Senate that will see a ‘water trigger’ added to the Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act legislation according to the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor meaning that the legislation cannot pass until June 17 when the Senate sits again. Click here for more...
15 May, 2013
Coalition back-flips yet again on mining and CSG
The Coalition’s attempt to weaken the ‘water trigger’ legislation in the Senate is yet another example of the Liberal and National Parties telling farmers one thing but actually doing the opposite, according to the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor. Click here for more...
Previous releases...
2013
May
14/05/13 Windsor's 2014 Budget Overview
More Budget News
10/05/13 Windsor welcomes Opposition Leader to the New England
09/05/13 Local Govt Referendum great news
09/05/13 Windsor may help Clive Palmer if evidence of conspiracy is uncovered
09/05/13 $1.55m for more cancer care via the NBN
07/05/13 Call for bipartisan commitment with NBN construction set to start in Tamworth
06/05/13 Which is he: farmers’ friend or miners’ mate?
April
29/04/13 Tender announced for Tamworth Medical Education Centre
29/04/13 Windsor suggests referendum to resolve same sex marriage debate
26/04/13 $414,000 grant helps local company commercialise new product
23/04/13 Windsor welcomes NSW decision on Gonski
22/04/13 Letter to the Editor/Opinion Piece
19/04/13 Windsor welcomes new UNE Chancellor
16/04/13 Windsor pleased to see progress on Gonski Reforms
11/04/13 $1.6m Mental Health boost to region
10/04/13 Windsor welcomes nearly $1.4 million in federal funding to cotton industry
09/04/13 Aged Care savings alone could pay for NBN
09/04/13 Coalition NBN Policy settles for second best again; City- country divide will re-open
05/04/13 UNE/Uni of Newcastle Medical Graduates 10 years in the making
05/04/13 Armidale “Birth Certificate” campaign gains support
04/04/13 UNE to receive more than $1.8 million for climate research
03/04/13 Windsor visits ground-breaking research enabled by the NBN at PLC Armidale
01/04/13 Windsor discusses Carroll residents’ concerns about fixed wireless tower
March
25/03/13 Windsor welcomes new Regional Development Minister
21/03/13 Protection for water passes the Lower House
20/03/13 Statement on Nationals’ Candidates for New England
19/03/13 Grants available to support local volunteers
15/03/13 Regional Development Fund checks out OK
13/03/13 Windsor welcomes new measure to improve rural health delivery
12/03/13 Win for Water – Finally a trigger for CSG and coal
11/03/13 Windsor seeking clarification of Regional Development Funding process
10/03/13 Bruderhof have Windsor’s full support
08/03/13 Moving straight to Emissions Trading Scheme worth considering
07/03/13 Windsor welcomes sale of Grain Products Australia
05/03/13 Meanwhile back in the country ... PM and Opposition Leader focus on Western Sydney should focus country people on next election
01/03/13 Inverell and Gunnedah win federal funds for saleyard upgrades
February
28/02/13 Tamworth Air Traffic Control Tower weekend usage clarification
28/02/13 More than 15% of New England households using solar energy
27/02/13 Windsor agrees – State Govts Murray Darling funding cuts “Dumb and Dangerous”
26/02/13 Mr Howard getting a bit forgetful
25/02/13 NSW Govt takes focus off Catchments; Federal funding put at risk
25/02/13 Windsor agrees with gas producer that NSW CSG rules are ‘arbitrary’
20/02/13 It’s on for Young and Old at Liberty College - Learning that is!!
19/02/13 $128,500 to Boss Engineering for energy efficiency measures
19/02/13 NSW Govt reacts to CSG concerns with random thought bubble
14/02/13 Carbon price lowering costs for meat processors
13/02/13 "Cancer of the Bush or Salvation for our Cities"; Fly-In Fly-out Inquiry Report poses the question
12/02/13 North West NSW farmers demand federal intervention on CSG
12/02/13 Armidale delegation launches national campaign for birth certificates
11/02/13 Grants to Voluntary Environment, Sustainability and Heritage Organisations announced
08/02/13 ABC to boost regional resources
07/02/13 Maules Creek mine a different issue to CSG and Water
06/02/13 Fixed wireless NBN speeds to double in June
05/02/13 Meat processors embrace carbon pricing scheme; Emissions down and costs cut too!!
04/02/13 Minerals Council report based on ABS figures acknowledged by ABS as wanting
04/02/13 Thank you Michelle Grattan
04/02/13 Carbon price among lowest in OECD AND emissions drop too!
January
31/01/13 By popular demand, Windsor joins social media
30/01/13 Windsor welcomes September 14 election date but still major reforms to be addressed
24/01/13 Thank you The Ascent Group - Armidale
23/01/13 Business case for Copeton Dam mobile phone coverage to be examined
18/01/13 $420,359 for NBN training services in Tamworth
16/01/13 Awarding of contract for Barraba Pipeline great news!
11/01/13 Terms of Reference for Child Sexual Abuse Royal Commission welcomed
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