NEWS
Federal Budget 2021
Today I had the honour of delivering our government's Women’s budget statement for 2021-22. You can view my full speech to the House of Representatives here. And for details on all of this week's budget measures go to budget.gov.au BUDGET DELIVERING FOR AUSTRALIAN...
Super-fast nbn rollout announced for 17,000 homes in Albury-Wodonga
Homes in East Albury, Wodonga and West Wodonga will be among the first premises to benefit from new access to ultrafast internet, after nbn this week announced the next phase of its $4.5 billion network investment plan. Local MP Sussan Ley said around 2,900 homes* in...
Albury-Wodonga Regional Deal on track to deliver
While deal partners are working together on finalising the Albury-Wodonga Regional Deal, an investment of $911,000 is being provided to help deliver the border's 'tracks and trails' project. This project involves the development of cultural tracks and trails along...
Extra support for students to study in regional Australia
More students will be encouraged to study in regional Australia, with the third round of our government’s popular Destination Australia scholarship program officially open. Regional universities and vocational education providers can now apply to offer scholarships at...
Commemorating ANZAC Day 2021
Ahead of joining services at Griffith and Rankins Springs this Sunday, Farrer MP Sussan Ley is encouraging local residents to commemorate ANZAC Day in 2021. “This is the most sacred day of commemoration on the Australian calendar and a time for us to remember the...
On-farm emergency water infrastructure rebate extended
Farrer’s farmers impacted by drought will be given another 12 months to apply for funding from the Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme (EWIRS) to help make their properties more drought resilient. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith...
Super-fast digital connectivity announced for 3000 Murrumbidgee residents
Farrer MP Sussan Ley today announced a $1.2m agreement to super charge telecommunications for communities in and around Jerilderie, Coleambally and Darlington Point. Under the Federal Government’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP), the project will add new ‘true...
Giving Farrer community and sporting groups the power to save
Community and non-profit groups across Farrer are set to be supported by a new Federal Government program to help lower energy costs. According to local MP Sussan Ley the Powering Communities Program will fund up to a dozen individual projects in Farrer with grants of...
09 April – National Cabinet update
The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response and the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy. National Cabinet continues to work together to address issues and find solutions to the health and economic consequences of COVID-19. The Chief...
Three-way government deal to get moving on our roads
The Federal, NSW and local governments across Farrer have fast tracked agreements to get $16 million in priority roadworks underway in coming months. Federal MP Sussan Ley says under the ‘Fixing Local Roads’ grant-based program, councils can apply for funding to...