NORTHERN CONNECTOR ALMOST COMPLETE
The $885 million Northern Connector project is almost complete and will be open to traffic in just a couple weeks, the result of $708 million Australian Government and $177 million State Government contributions.
The new six lane, 15.5 kilometre project created 480 full-time equivalent jobs each year throughout its construction.
At last Sunday’s community open day, members of the public were able to take a bus tour along the road to see it in its entirety.
The Federal Liberal Government has committed $2.6 billion in the 2019/20 Federal Budget for new road and transport infrastructure projects in SA over the next decade. Since forming government in 2013, we have committed $8.2 billion to SA transport infrastructure.
More on the Northern Connector: dpti.sa.gov.au/nsc/northern_connector ... See MoreSee Less
AUSTRALIAN SPACE AGENCY HQ OFFICIALLY OPENED
Today, the Australian Space Agency Headquarters were opened by Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo), Premier Steven Marshall and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews MP at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen
The ASA’s Mission Control and Space Discovery Centre, also located at Lot Fourteen, will open within the year.
The Federal Liberal Government’s goal is to triple Australia’s space industry to $12 billion and triple the sector workforce to 30,000 jobs by 2030. Today’s opening is a major milestone towards reaching these goals.
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NEW COMMUNITY APP AN AUSTRALIAN FIRST
Sharing the occasion with the opening of Gawler Fringe, I represented the Australian Government at the launch yesterday of the Gawler Connected Community smartphone application.
The app – with benefits for local residents, the business community and the Town of Gawler council – is just one part of the project which also includes public Wi-fi and solar panels installed on two council buildings.
The Australian Government committed $250,000 through its Smart Cities and Suburbs Program to the project, and the Town of Gawler committed the remainder.
Gawler locals can use the app to shop from local businesses, find their way to local landmarks, pay Council rates, and check roadwork notifications among other functions. It’s available for download now, from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Mayor Redman also kindly gave me a tour of the newly renovated Gawler Town Hall, which I hadn’t seen since its completion. The building honours its significant heritage while adding modern amenities and comfort, allowing it to be fit for community events and functions for decades to come.
More on the Gawler Connected Community project: bit.ly/38ClUBq ... See MoreSee Less
NEW SA SYPAQ HQ MEANS MORE INDUSTRY GROWTH AND JOBS
Technology and Defence consultant SYPAQ has officially opened its South Australian headquarters at Lot Fourteen – and their reasoning speaks for itself.
Mr David Vicino, SYPAQ’s Managing Director, described their move to SA as “the best fit for our growth strategy noting the sovereign shipbuilding capability being established”.
“We came to Lot Fourteen as the local market is poised for growth in the defence, science and technology sectors and the ability to work alongside other innovative businesses was something we couldn’t pass up. With our pedigree in defence, being co-located with the Defence Teaming Centre and Defence and Space Landing Pad is also a distinct advantage.”
The Federal Liberal Government’s $200 billion investment in defence capability and the establishment of the Australian Space Agency in Adelaide lays a solid foundation for a wide range of businesses looking to re-locate to, or expand operations in, South Australia.
Further information on SYPAQ: www.sypaq.com.au ... See MoreSee Less
100 ADDITIONAL RURAL GENERALIST TRAINING PLACES DELIVERED
Part of the Federal Liberal Government’s $550 million Stronger Rural Health Strategy, 100 rural generalist training places have been allocated to the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), announced today by Minister for Regional Health the Hon Mark Coulton MP.
Last financial year, the Government announced an additional 100 training places each year demonstrating our strong commitment to world-leading rural generalist training, and these places have now been allocated to ACRRM for 2021.
The ACRRM and RACGP will continue to work with the Australian Government Department of Health on the ongoing implementation of these places, and the implementation of the National Rural Generalist Pathway.
The $62 million National Rural Generalist Pathway – the first program of its kind in the world – will change the way we train doctors, giving them those broader range of skills and ability to handle the extra responsibilities that come from working in a regional practice.
This builds on the $550 million Stronger Rural Health Strategy which delivers 3,000 additional doctors and more than 3,000 additional nurses and allied health professionals in rural general practice over the next decade, we are working to improve access to high quality health care for rural Australians.
More information on Rural Generalist Medicine: bit.ly/3bzg0TG ... See MoreSee Less
PERU-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NOW IN FORCE
From today, Australian businesses now have improved access to Peru, one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America over the last decade, through the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA).
This FTA will build on Australia's existing two-way trade relationship with Peru – worth $656 million in 2018/19.
Australian producers of sugar, grains, beef and sheep meat and dairy will benefit from the elimination of more than 99% of tariffs within 5 years. Australian sugar exporters will have duty free access for 30,000 tonnes a year – the most market access any sugar exporting country has achieved into Peru in two decades. Dairy farmers now have access, with zero tariffs locked-in on 7,000 tonnes of products.
The Federal Liberal Government has a plan to ensure around 90% of Australia’s trade is covered by free trade agreements by 2022, giving all Australian businesses the opportunity to be competitive in the world market.
A record trade surplus of $49.89 billion for the 2018/19 financial year – an increase of more than $66 billion on 2017/18 financial year – demonstrates the benefits which result from our focus on strengthening our export sector.
More information on PAFTA: dfat.gov.au/pafta ... See MoreSee Less
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NORTHERN CONNECTOR ALMOST COMPLETE
The $885 million Northern Connector project is almost complete and will be open to traffic in just a couple weeks, the result of $708 million Australian Government and $177 million State Government contributions.
The new six lane, 15.5 kilometre project created 480 full-time equivalent jobs each year throughout its construction.
At last Sunday’s community open day, members of the public were able to take a bus tour along the road to see it in its entirety.
The Federal Liberal Government has committed $2.6 billion in the 2019/20 Federal Budget for new road and transport infrastructure projects in SA over the next decade. Since forming government in 2013, we have committed $8.2 billion to SA transport infrastructure.
More on the Northern Connector: dpti.sa.gov.au/nsc/northern_connector ... See MoreSee Less
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Adelaide is growing up
Senator David Fawcett
1 day ago
AUSTRALIAN SPACE AGENCY HQ OFFICIALLY OPENED
Today, the Australian Space Agency Headquarters were opened by Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo), Premier Steven Marshall and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews MP at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen
The ASA’s Mission Control and Space Discovery Centre, also located at Lot Fourteen, will open within the year.
The Federal Liberal Government’s goal is to triple Australia’s space industry to $12 billion and triple the sector workforce to 30,000 jobs by 2030. Today’s opening is a major milestone towards reaching these goals.
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Exciting concept... down the track perhaps. Space: The last frontier. Let's 'first frontier' it and create jobs in the renewable energy sector! Let's become world leaders and revive our manufacturing industry... 'electric road trains' Australian Style! Holden on steroids! How's that for an idea? Outer Space so we can retreat when climate change makes parts of earth uninhabitable? There are aged pensioners, living in small housing trust units, paying $1,000 per quarter for electricity. This is a Trump style, Reganesque, proposal and we're tagging along? Please respond Senator David Fawcett. I'd sincerely like to hear your thoughts on this... with respect Sir. 🤔
Space Agency ! Love it !
We need a jobs agency
Senator David Fawcett is at Town of Gawler.
3 days ago
NEW COMMUNITY APP AN AUSTRALIAN FIRST
Sharing the occasion with the opening of Gawler Fringe, I represented the Australian Government at the launch yesterday of the Gawler Connected Community smartphone application.
The app – with benefits for local residents, the business community and the Town of Gawler council – is just one part of the project which also includes public Wi-fi and solar panels installed on two council buildings.
The Australian Government committed $250,000 through its Smart Cities and Suburbs Program to the project, and the Town of Gawler committed the remainder.
Gawler locals can use the app to shop from local businesses, find their way to local landmarks, pay Council rates, and check roadwork notifications among other functions. It’s available for download now, from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Mayor Redman also kindly gave me a tour of the newly renovated Gawler Town Hall, which I hadn’t seen since its completion. The building honours its significant heritage while adding modern amenities and comfort, allowing it to be fit for community events and functions for decades to come.
More on the Gawler Connected Community project: bit.ly/38ClUBq ... See MoreSee Less
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Good work mate! Keep going 👍🏻
Senator David Fawcett is at Lot Fourteen.
6 days ago
NEW SA SYPAQ HQ MEANS MORE INDUSTRY GROWTH AND JOBS
Technology and Defence consultant SYPAQ has officially opened its South Australian headquarters at Lot Fourteen – and their reasoning speaks for itself.
Mr David Vicino, SYPAQ’s Managing Director, described their move to SA as “the best fit for our growth strategy noting the sovereign shipbuilding capability being established”.
“We came to Lot Fourteen as the local market is poised for growth in the defence, science and technology sectors and the ability to work alongside other innovative businesses was something we couldn’t pass up. With our pedigree in defence, being co-located with the Defence Teaming Centre and Defence and Space Landing Pad is also a distinct advantage.”
The Federal Liberal Government’s $200 billion investment in defence capability and the establishment of the Australian Space Agency in Adelaide lays a solid foundation for a wide range of businesses looking to re-locate to, or expand operations in, South Australia.
Further information on SYPAQ: www.sypaq.com.au ... See MoreSee Less
SYPAQ launches Innovation Collaboration Office in Adelaide
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Australian-based SYPAQ has launched it's Innovation Collaboration Office at the South Australian Government's innovation precinct, Lot Fourteen in Adelaide.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Congratulations George and David. Nice to see you local!
Senator David Fawcett
7 days ago
100 ADDITIONAL RURAL GENERALIST TRAINING PLACES DELIVERED
Part of the Federal Liberal Government’s $550 million Stronger Rural Health Strategy, 100 rural generalist training places have been allocated to the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), announced today by Minister for Regional Health the Hon Mark Coulton MP.
Last financial year, the Government announced an additional 100 training places each year demonstrating our strong commitment to world-leading rural generalist training, and these places have now been allocated to ACRRM for 2021.
The ACRRM and RACGP will continue to work with the Australian Government Department of Health on the ongoing implementation of these places, and the implementation of the National Rural Generalist Pathway.
The $62 million National Rural Generalist Pathway – the first program of its kind in the world – will change the way we train doctors, giving them those broader range of skills and ability to handle the extra responsibilities that come from working in a regional practice.
This builds on the $550 million Stronger Rural Health Strategy which delivers 3,000 additional doctors and more than 3,000 additional nurses and allied health professionals in rural general practice over the next decade, we are working to improve access to high quality health care for rural Australians.
More information on Rural Generalist Medicine: bit.ly/3bzg0TG ... See MoreSee Less
ACRRM to deliver Australia-first government-funded Rural Generalist Training Program
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Minister for Regional Health the Hon Mark Coulton today announced the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) will deliver Australia’s first government-funded specialist Rural Generalist (RG) training program.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Here come more imported visa workers
Senator David Fawcett
1 week ago
PERU-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NOW IN FORCE
From today, Australian businesses now have improved access to Peru, one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America over the last decade, through the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA).
This FTA will build on Australia's existing two-way trade relationship with Peru – worth $656 million in 2018/19.
Australian producers of sugar, grains, beef and sheep meat and dairy will benefit from the elimination of more than 99% of tariffs within 5 years. Australian sugar exporters will have duty free access for 30,000 tonnes a year – the most market access any sugar exporting country has achieved into Peru in two decades. Dairy farmers now have access, with zero tariffs locked-in on 7,000 tonnes of products.
The Federal Liberal Government has a plan to ensure around 90% of Australia’s trade is covered by free trade agreements by 2022, giving all Australian businesses the opportunity to be competitive in the world market.
A record trade surplus of $49.89 billion for the 2018/19 financial year – an increase of more than $66 billion on 2017/18 financial year – demonstrates the benefits which result from our focus on strengthening our export sector.
More information on PAFTA: dfat.gov.au/pafta ... See MoreSee Less
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