Labor’s On Farm Connectivity Program has been labelled disingenuous by Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. Mr Coulton said Labor’s insincere application process for grants has created more frustration and heartache among the farming community. It comes after Labor closed round two of the program, worth $18 million, less than a week after announcing applications…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton delivering his valedictory speech to the House of Representatives. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton yesterday delivered his valedictory speech, just a few days short of 17 years since he was first elected as the 1029th Member of the Australian Parliament. Mr Coulton took the opportunity to…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (16:24): Thank you Mr Speaker. I’d like to start by acknowledging you and the job you’re doing, particularly your outreach that you are taking out all over Australia. The five small schools that you visited in my electorate were very grateful. It was a two-way conversation. I’m really pleased that…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with the family of the late Cedric Bede Poole and Raymond Victor Abrahams in Moree – Kat Williams holding Jack Christopher Poole, Sue Poole, David Poole and Kathleen Downey. Plan to fix agriculture On National Agriculture Day last week, The Nationals pledged to fix 10 terrible…
DetailsPhoto caption: The Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey, Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pledge to fix 10 terrible Labor policies that are harming agriculture. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and The Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey are pledging to fix 10 terrible Labor policies…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to David Poole for his late father Cedric Bede Poole and late stepfather Raymond Victor Abrahams who both served during World War II. Two World War II veterans have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation in Moree in…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mark and Tom Gallagher for their late father and grandfather Patrick Augustine Gallagher who served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. A World War II veteran from Dubbo has been recognised for his military service during…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes spoke in support of paraquat in Parliament last week. Remembering our fallen Today is Remembrance Day – one of the most important days on our commemorative calendar. As a nation, we pause in silence at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month to acknowledge the…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes spoke in support of paraquat in Parliament this week. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has spoken out in Parliament in support of the use of paraquat in modern farming practises. Mr Coulton, speaking in support of a motion moved by his Nationals colleague, Member for Mallee Dr Anne…
DetailsMr COULTON (Parkes—Chief Nationals Whip) (18:08): I rise to speak on this Aged Care Bill tonight. I understand we have an ageing population in this country. I speak as someone who is a baby boomer, I’ve got to admit—one of the younger baby boomers, but a baby boomer. We are the largest cohort of citizens…
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