The Nationals forge their own path for Regional Australia
Statement from Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister David Littleproud After careful consideration, The Nationals have agreed that now is not the right time to enter a federal Coalition Agreement with the Liberal Party. During the last term of Parliament, The Nationals fought hard for a package of sensible and important policies that […]
Farm safety plan from Coalition will make agriculture a safer industry
The Coalition supports the lives and livelihood of farmers and is offering a way to ensure our growing industry becomes safer Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud has outlined how a future Coalition Government will provide $2.5 million over three years for farm safety, by supporting Farmsafe Australia and the delivery of the National Farm […]
Labor plays tit for tat as it nullifies the Coalitions instant asset write-off pledge
CPA Australia today welcomed Labor’s pledge to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off by 12 months, but noted the measure remained much too politicised. CPA Australia Business Investment Lead Gavan Ord said the pledge meant that SMEs with revenue up to $10 million a year would have 12 months of additional certainty. “We are pleased […]
Flood disaster grants extend to businesses farmers and councils in Western QLD
Up to $75,000 in grants are available for primary producers and small businesses with a $12 million community relief fund in place for local councils Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud has welcomed much-needed financial support amid Maranoa’s devastating floods. David Littleproud said flood disaster grants for locals are desperately needed, as parts of Western […]