Media Releases 2008
Hartsuyker presents anti whale slaughter letters to Federal Minister Peter Garrett
February 21 2008
The Nationals Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, this week handed over 7,200 letters which opposed the slaughter of native humpback whales to the Federal Minister for Environment, Heritage and Arts, Peter Garrett.
Rudd Government’s raid of $2 billion Communications Fund a slap in the face for regional Australia
February 20, 2008
The Rudd Government has moved to raid the $2 billion Communication Fund which aimed to future proof regional Australia for future telecommunications technology, The Nationals Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, said today.
Federal Government missing in action as Cardboard Kevin sees Luke Hartsuyker ejected from Parliament
February 22, 2008
The Nationals Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, said today the Rudd Government had shown contempt for the residents of the Cowper electorate after the Federal Member was removed from the House of Representatives.
Negotiations set to commence for new CT scanner and ultrasound machine at Kempsey Hospital
February 21, 2008
The installation of a new CT scanner and mobile ultrasound machine at Kempsey Hospital is one step closer with the Federal Government confirming that negotiations between the Commonwealth and State Government will shortly commence.
Federal Labor deserts regional communities by axing $200 million Growing Regions programme
February 6, 2008
The Nationals Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, today said regional communities on the North Coast would pay a high price as a result of the Rudd Government’s decision to axe the $200 million Growing Region programme.
Hartsuyker calls on Rudd Government to guarantee existing jobs at Centrelink on North Coast
February 29, 2008
The Nationals Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, today called on Human Services Minister, Joe Ludwig, to guarantee no existing Centrelink jobs will be cut from the North Coast.
Rudd Government cuts 126 jobs from Coffs Harbour Centrelink Call Centre
February 12, 2008
The Rudd Labor Government has displayed complete contempt for service delivery and economic growth in regional Australia, following today’s decision by Centrelink not to proceed with an expansion of their Coffs Harbour Call Centre.
Tourists spend $44 million in the Nambucca Shire annually
March 14, 2008
New figures show the Nambucca Shire attracts an average of 131,000 domestic overnight visitors per year helping small business and pumping more money into the local economy.
Tourists spend $133 million annually in Kempsey Shire
March 14, 2008
New figures show Kempsey Shire attracts an average of 319,000 domestic overnight visitors and 8,000 international visitors per year helping small business and pumping more money into the local economy.
Tourists spend $451 million annually in Coffs Harbour City
March 14, 2008
New figures show Coffs Harbour City attracts an average of 790,000 domestic overnight visitors and 75,000 international visitors per year helping small business and pumping more money into the local economy.SeaNet funding vital to the future of Clarence’s fishing industry
March 31, 2008
The ongoing viability of the Clarence fishing industry was dependent on future funding for the SeaNet project, The Nationals Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, said today.
Rudd’s Razor Gang places local Landcare projects at risk
March 19, 2008
The Nationals Federal Member for Cowper, Luke Hartsuyker, has called on the Rudd Government to guarantee funding for local Landcare groups will not be cut by Kevin Rudd’s Razor Gang.
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