Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has welcomed Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement that flood-affected residents in Carnarvon will be exempt from paying the proposed flood levy.
Mr Crook said this was essential to ensure Carnarvon residents were not slugged at a time when they are... (15-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook has secured a commitment from the Minister for Employment Participation and Childcare to visit childcare centres in his electorate.
Mr Crook used Parliamentary Question Time yesterday to ask the Minister, Kate Ellis to review the Federal Government’s decisi... (10-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP is encouraging constituents to attend a Census 2011 Strategy Planning Workshop to be held in his electorate next week.
The workshop at the Kalgoorlie Town Hall on Monday (February 14) is being facilitated by staff from the Australian Bureau of S... (09-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has criticised the actions by Coles and Wesfarmers in lowering the price of milk – potentially sounding the death bell for the WA dairy industry.
Mr Crook said the price cut on home-brand Coles milk has forced other major retailers to adjust prices accord... (04-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP and President of The Nationals WA Hon Colin Holt MLC have applauded the State Government’s commitment towards the Bunbury-Albany Gas Pipeline.
Mr Crook said this major regional project would have a tremendous benefit not just to Albany, but to the whole r... (03-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has welcomed the announcement of a free workshop to assist farmers with stock rebuilding following the dry season.
The Department of Agriculture and Food will be holding a proactive one day workshop using Stockplan – a computer program designed to assist ... (03-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook today announced he would support the proposed Commonwealth Flood Response Package, due to be introduced when Parliament resumes next week.
Mr Crook this morning held discussions with Prime Minister Julia Gillard regarding the detail of the funding package.
“A... (02-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook today announced he would support the proposed Commonwealth Flood Response Package, due to be introduced when Parliament resumes next week.
Mr Crook this morning held discussions with Prime Minister Julia Gillard regarding the detail of the funding package... (02-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook, has welcomed news that the Pingelly Development Association Inc will benefit from funding through the Federal Veteran & Community Grants program.The Association will receive $5,000 which will be used to purchase tools and equipment for the Pingelly Men’s Shed project... (01-Feb)
Author: Tony Crook
Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has welcomed the recent visit by members of the State Liberal Party, seeking to establish a local base in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Mr Crook said he was quite intrigued by recent media reports indicating that members of the party were seeking a Kalgoorlie office locati... (19-Jan)
Author: Tony Crook
The Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook says he will consider a role in a proposed Federal Government standing group, to be formed in relation to the recent boat tragedy at Christmas Island.
The Prime Minister has announced the creation of the group, to provide a forum in which members can be ... (21-Dec)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has today welcomed the announcement of additional funding for the Plantagenet Medical Group in Mt Barker to provide additional After-Hours support from local GPs.
Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon MP announced the funding today, whic... (01-Dec)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has today welcomed the announcement of $994,545 in infrastructure funding for local GP clinics in Albany under the Primary Care Infrastructure Grants scheme.
Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon MP announced the funding today, which will s... (26-Nov)
Author: Tony Crook
Member for O’Connor Tony Crook this week voted in the House of Representatives to support legislation to change concessions for business to undertake research and development.
Mr Crook joined other Independent MP’s in favour of the change which provides a new R&D tax credit.
“The R&D Tax C... (23-Nov)
Author: Tony Crook
Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP said he was disappointed to see the Government increase university fees for students wishing to enrol in university in 2011, creating a further barrier to higher education.
The Student Services and Amenities Bill was passed by the House of Representatives l... (22-Nov)