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The Coalition recognises the special sacrifices made by Defence families and will take real action to boost medical and dental services available to Defence personnel and their families. A Coalition Government will provide $77.5 million towards the expansion of free basic medical and dental c... (31-Jul)
A report today suggesting today that the cost of Labor’s National Broadband Network (NBN) could double to $86 billion, provides more evidence of Labor’s total incompetence when it comes to managing taxpayers’ money. This is a dysfunctional Government. If it was good enough for Julia Gillard as Depu... (30-Jul)
Education Minister Simon Crean has run up the white flag on the management of the BER ‘school hall’ fund, conceding the Coalition’s plan to allow schools to self-manage projects will in fact ensure value for money, Christopher Pyne, Shadow Minister for Education said today. “This is a slap in th... (30-Jul)
The Coalition will deliver real action on stormwater harvesting in Adelaide by providing $16.5 million towards the commencement of the ‘Waterproofing Eastern Adelaide’ project. This commitment will help ensure that this important stormwater harvesting project proceeds. The project involves har... (30-Jul)
Source: Warren Truss, MP – If you are going to be away on election day, August 21, you can arrange for a ballot paper from the Australian Electoral Commission that can be sent to you before you leave, or at your destination. Mr Truss said, “If you are going to be away on election day, y... (30-Jul)
The Coalition has challenged Julia Gillard to use her visit to Western Australia, following Labor's 150th illegal boat arrival, to acknowledge Labor's 150 policy failures and announce policies that will stop the boats arriving off Australia’s north west, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizensh... (29-Jul)
Source: Senator Fiona Nash – Every voter should be aware that The Greens policy principles and goals include destruction of farming and agriculture – potentially destroying rural and regional Australia, The Nationals’ Senator for NSW, Fiona Nash said today. “People should look very carefully a... (29-Jul)
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss today said a Coalition Government will provide $179 million over four years to tackle violent gang and knife crime and build safer communities. “Australians deserve to feel safe in their country and safe in their communities. The Coalition supports a nati... (29-Jul)
Source: Warren Truss, MP – Territorians who delight in dropping a line in should vote for the Coalition in the Federal election, following this week’s announcement that a Coalition Government will immediately suspend the marine bioregional planning process. Country Liberals Senator ... (29-Jul)