Articles tagged: Federal Politics
Indigenous senator to speak about The Voice
The Colac community will have a chance next week to speak to Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Opposition spokesperson for Indigenous Australians, regarding The Voice to Parliament.
Seismic petition heads for debate
Federal politicians will soon debate the future of seismic testing in Australian waters, with an Apollo Bay petition to come across their desks soon.
Ex-politician dies aged 72
Former Federal minister and Colac-district farmer Peter Reith has died aged 72.
Federal MP heads to USA
Wannon MP Dan Tehan has travelled to the United States for the week for economic talks.
Fifth candidate nominates for Wannon poll
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled small business owner Amanda Mead as their candidate for the seat of Wannon at this year’s federal election.
Wannon outlines wishlist
Climate action, government transparency and treatment of refugees are local voters’ key concerns ahead of the next federal election, a local engagement group says.
Minister misses sitting
Wannon MP Dan Tehan will miss this week’s Federal Parliament sitting in quarantine.
Eurack-born MP makes history
The weekend’s federal election was labelled an election of shocks, which was no exception for former Eurack woman Helen Haines.
Ballot placing set for election
AN INDEPENDENT candidate has claimed the first spot on the 2016 federal election ballot paper while sitting MP Sarah Henderson drew the bottom position.
DOUBLING DOWN: Candidates prepared for federal election
CORANGAMITE voters are set to go to the polls on July 2, with the Federal Government using its inability to set up a building commission as the trigger for an early election.
TRAVEL PLEA: Extra trains would help jobless
A COLAC employment service manager says Colac’s inadequate train service is a “massive disadvantage” for the district’s job seekers.
LET THEM STAY: District community fights for refugees
COLAC and district residents and community leaders have demanded the Federal Government stop plans to deport refugees to offshore detention centres.
Apollo Bay resident standing for federal Senate
APOLLO BAY’S Naomi Halpern says the Nick Xenophon Team’s focus on “finding solutions and the best outcome for people” was part of the inspiration behind her new political passion.
Senator talks education during Colac visit
FEDERAL OPPOSITION trades spokeswoman Penny Wong says the Federal Government should focus on improving education retention to tackle high unemployment rates.
MP supports marriage equality
MARRIAGE equality supporters have praised Corangamite’s Liberal MP Sarah Henderson for backing marriage equality and a conscience vote for Coalition parliamentarians.
Deans Marsh politician takes Federal Greens leadership
NEW GREENS leader and Colac district resident Senator Richard di Natale says his party is “the natural home of progressive mainstream voters”.
Colac Hospital chief waits for indication
COLAC Area Health’s executive officer says proposed changes to Federal Government funding could have a “significant impact” on Colac’s hospital.
Labor picks Surf Coast councillor as Corangamite candidate
LIBBY COKER could become the Labor Party’s first female Member for Corangamite after she takes on MP Sarah Henderson at the next federal election.
Nominees vie to be Labor’s candidate
A FORMER MP, a Surf Coast Shire councillor and a Colac Otway Shire Council manager want to represent the Labor Party in the Corangamite electorate at the next federal election.
MP won’t provide mental health cash
CORANGAMITE MP Darren Cheeseman says providing more money for teenage mental health services in Colac isn't the Federal Government's responsibility.
PM visits Corangamite electorate
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says Colac district’s ongoing Princes Highway duplication shows Labor’s dedication to Colac and district people.
Party cuts candidate
A CORANGAMITE candidate has lost the backing of his party but his name will remain on the ballot for next month’s federal election.
$2.5-million promise for Central Reserve
A COALITION government will fund half of a Colac Central Reserve redevelopment if elected next month.
More Corangamite candidates
COLAC and district voters will have more opportunities to support candidates with rural ties after two political parties announced Corangamite candidates.
