Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey officially launched the new Port Lincoln Headspace today and said the facility will enable the region’s young people access to support through a wide range of services. Mr Ramsey said the Government is investing $1.5 million into the project over four years, including $400,000 for the set up. “I have…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (13:35): There’s been some rain in South Australia. It’s my duty to tell the chamber today that the Strzelecki Track is cut. That is the road between Lyndhurst and Innamincka, 472 kilometres of dirt. It’s the only dirt stretch between Adelaide and Brisbane. But there is good news, because there was $100…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (13:40): Next Thursday will mark the official opening of the Port Lincoln headspace. It actually opened its doors on 1 July, so we’ve been a bit slow, but on Thursday we’ll be recognising the fact that they’re up and open for business. It’s been quite a process to get it in place.…
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has said a $2.7 million boost for agricultural field days to deal with the fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic will be a huge relief for the organisers and communities that host these events. Mr Ramsey said this $2.7 million announcement is in addition to the $36.3 million previously announced…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (16:21): We are certainly living in challenging times. The COVID virus is not only challenging Australia economically and in a health sense but also challenging this parliament. I say to the government and to the opposition, ‘Well done,’ for making the necessary adjustments to the parliamentary program that enable us at this…
Mr RAMSEY (Grey—Government Whip) (18:35): Traditional media is under the pump, not just rurally but right across the board. I listened to those on the other side who spoke on this bill, telling us that some magic form of government regulation is going to change that situation. But it isn’t the case. It’s like many other…