Matthew Fraser | Politician
Matthew Fraser
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25.01.2022 Great to see that Ben Chifley Dam has reached 100% and water is going over the spillway after some great rain throughout the Central West. Bathurst Regional Council Paul Toole MP Melinda Pavey
24.01.2022 The #Budget2020 handed down last night was a budget for jobs, infrastructure and for the regions. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo), the Liberal Party ...of Australia my National Party of Australia colleagues & I are backing our regions to thrive, to drive our economic recovery. #RegionsMatter
23.01.2022 The Australian Government’s record $110 billion infrastructure investment is laying the foundations for our economic recovery. We're getting shovels in the gro...und on infrastructure projects, strengthening communities, supporting businesses & keeping Australians in jobs. #RegionsMatter #Budget2020
22.01.2022 Absolutely thrilled to deliver on another election promise and officially launch Northern Rivers Food today with Stuart Ayres $240,000 will be given over thre...e years to put the best produce from the Far North Coast on the map We’re committed to growing tourism across regional NSW and the Northern Rivers has some of the best ‘paddock to plate’ experiences on offer Thank you to the incredible hard work and commitment of the Brooks family for helping get this awesome project off the ground and everyone else involved - Northern Rivers Food is a leader in its field Cape Byron Distillery Brookie's Gin Nimbin Valley Dairy TableUnderATree Northern Cooperative Meat Company Zentveld's Coffee Bangalow Sweet Pork Salumi Australia Mount Warning Spring Water Stone & Wood Beach Byron Bay Husk Distillers The Beach House East Coast
22.01.2022 We are investing $5.64 billion into the largest regional road upgrade in the country, supporting 3,800 direct and 11,400 indirect jobs. The National Party of Australia continue to build the infrastructure Australia’s economic recovery is relying on. #RegionsMatter
20.01.2022 $6 MILLION UPGRADE FOR CASINO MEATWORKS It is the biggest private employer in our region. They employ anywhere up to 1,000 people. Today a $1.5 million Federal ...Government grant was signed off to help build a state-of-the-art 'retail ready' processing room. NCMC will also contribute $4.78 million towards this project. This upgrade will allow them to package their own brand so it is commercially ready. The products will include popular beef & veal cuts like rib fillet, sirloin & wagyu. Customers will start seeing these products in retailers, big and small, over the next 12 months. The company aim to be running at full capacity by next October. The facility upgrade will create an extra 40 jobs for the community. The product diversification will also create greater job security for existing staff. New roles will mean staff will get the opportunity for more training and upskilling also. Great to have the Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack MP here today following the final approval of funding. Northern Cooperative Meat Company
20.01.2022 Today marks the start of Mental Health Month, which is a fantastic reminder for us all to check in on our mental fitness and commit to doing small things to boo...st our ability to cope with day-to-day challenges. This could include getting enough sleep each night, reducing our alcohol intake, or taking the time to regularly chat with a trusted friend. I'm inviting you to regularly check in on your mental fitness over the next month. Keep your eyes peeled this month for ten individual challenges - how many will you commit to? A huge shout out to all the incredible staff and volunteers in our mental health workforce, some of whom we'll be featuring right here over the next four weeks. #mentalfitness #tunein @mentalhealthnsw
17.01.2022 CALLING OUT CANBERRA GAMES Recently in Parliament there was a debate around the Integrity Commission we are establishing. I get sick and tired of Canberra antics, you send us there for the betterment of our country not use Parliamentary Privilege to slander people.
14.01.2022 Yesterday, our inaugural Regional Youth Taskforce members came together for the final time in Dubbo. I am beyond proud of everything this group of incredible yo...ung leaders have achieved in the last year, and I can't wait to follow their stories as they go on to achieve even bigger and better things in their lives. It's sad to be saying farewell to these amazing young people, but I am delighted that we will soon be welcoming a new bunch! If you or someone you know would like to be a part of the 2020-21 Regional Youth Taskforce, visit nsw.gov.au/regionalyouthtaskforce - hurry though, applications close Sunday October 18!
14.01.2022 A great privilege to represent Minister Paul Toole MP at yesterday’s official opening of the new Tabulam Bridge. This incredible $48 million piece of infrastru...cture - funded under the Bridges for the Bush program - connects the Northern Rivers to New England. It was fitting to have a range of dignitaries at the event including Agriculture Minister and Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall and former Nationals Member for Lismore Thomas George - both of whom advocated so hard for this new bridge. Was also great to honour the old bridge built in 1903 with a final community walk and a lot of discussion about how to preserve and respect the original bridge’s heritage.
09.01.2022 Thank you Charlie Carp for showing me around your innovative and environmentally friendly factory! Charlie Carp fish fertiliser is produced in Deniliquin and not only helps to sustain a healthy environment but also stabilise the natural ecosystem.
05.01.2022 There are 3 types of people. Makers, takers and fakers.
04.01.2022 $17.8 MILLION FOR LOCAL PROJECTS Great to announce new funding today. This is about delivering priority infrastructure projects and creating local jobs. There ...are over 10 bridge replacements, new road infrastructure, upgrades to community facilities and improving access to industrial estates. The following projects were announced today: $2,102,220 to strengthen Bawdens Bridge on Old Glen Innes Rd. $2,000,000 to upgrade the Clarence Way from Woodenbong to Urbenville. $2,000,000 to upgrade access to the Goonellabah Industrial Precinct with an Oliver Avenue link road. $1,148,083 to replace the Capeen Creek Road bridge in Capeen Creek. $1.28 million to upgrade Armidale Road’s heavy vehicle safety and access improvements, South Grafton. $980,540 to improve Townsend’s Industrial Heavy vehicle pavement strengthening, shoulder widening and drainage improvements. $797,165 to replace three timber bridges on Jackybulbin Tullymorgan road with concrete structures. $594,100 to replace the Town road bridge, Terania Creek. $565,000 to replace the Ellangowan road bridge. $560,000 for renewal of the Bungabee Bridge, Bentley. Raising the level of the bridge, improving flood immunity, sightlines, gradient and alignment. $447,570 to reconstruct South Western part of Eggins Lane, Lismore with power and storm water infrastructure. $405,000 for landscaping improvements and viewing platform for the Casino Drill Hall. $400,000 for Ngayundi Yamba Sports Complex - Provision of Recycled water irrigated across the sports fields. $387,745 to replace the Collins Valley Road bridge in Lynchs Creek. $343,002 to replace Dignans timber bridge with a concrete structure. $297,567 to replace McPhillips road timber bridge with concrete structure, Halfway Creek. $280,000 to upgrade Bonalbo BMX track to Asphalt Pump Track and replace and upgrade sports ground lighting. $240,000 to upgrade and replace existing sports field lighting at McKittrick Park, South Grafton. $203,866 for Westlawn Public School Construction of a bus zone, formalise parking and improve pedestrian facilities. $186,500 to reconstruct pavement along Rock Valley road, Rock Valley. $183,500 to Light Up Grafton Jacarandas, the lighting of the trees will extend the festival operating time into the evening and will become a permanent installation for Grafton. $181,156 to refurbish existing amenities, Pathway at rear of pool and upgrade BMX track to Asphalt Pump Track in Woodenbong. $180,000 for William Agar Park to Pippie Beach, Yamba New walking path to improve pedestrian safety. $170,000 for new disabled amenities building, construction of asphalt pump track with landscaping and tree planting in Tabulam. $160,000 to upgrade carparking at Sinclair Street frontage and access pathway to tennis courts. Resurface existing tennis court. Improvements to multi-purpose court area, Old Bonalbo. $157,500 to the widening of James Creek Road, James Creek. $150,000 to upgrade the carpark and road entrance at Rushforth Park, Grafton. $150,000 to upgrade Ken Leeson Oval’s current surface, Iluka. $145,000 to the Shine Festival, for one week tourism focused event to re-illuminate the region's 'shine' attracting visitors and reigniting tourism in the region. The program will include streetscape illuminations, visual art show of indigenous storytelling, live multimedia art exhibitions and a live sculpture walk. $130,000 to upgrade sports oval lighting at Mallanganee $125,230 for the Casino Scenic and Heritage Walk, informational signage along walk and promotional imagery. $110,000 for Angourie Road Construction of a Pedestrian Refuge, Kiss and Drop Zone, Bus Stop and Formalise Parking. $100,000 to the Coutts Crossing Public school to improve road safety issues around the school. $100,000 to the Art on Bundjalung project to celebrate the creative and cultural heritage of the Bundjalung region and includes an Aboriginal arts and craft market and a headline Aboriginal music act. $78,000 for Anzac Park for an additional barbecue at skate park shelter, additional lighting for park facilities and shade sail over existing playground, Kyogle. $40,000 to the Grafton Public School improve line marking, gateway treatments and median islands. $32,214 to upgrade the Coraki Caravan Park amenity block. $25,000 to the Kyogle & District Historical Museum to construct an additional storage area for museum and Historical Society collections at existing Museum building site. $11,500 to Grafton Jacarandas Alight, a series of three evening events as part of the Jacaranda Festival to celebrate the jacaranda tree illumination. The events will be held in See Park throughout the jacaranda season and festival. $320,000 to the Gulmarrad Public school construction of a drop off area. These projects have been funded through the Local Roads Community Infrastructure program, Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants, Heavy Vehicle Program or the Bridges Renewal Program.
02.01.2022 Spectacular morning to raise the flags for the 2020/21 Far North Coast Surf Life Saving season at Cudgen Headland SLSC. Our surf life savers do such an incredi...ble job keeping our beaches safe and it was a privilege to be able to thank some of them in person at today’s official ceremony. It was also awesome to catch up with this year’s Patrol Captain of the Year and all round Byron legend Beau Monks. Stay safe in the water everyone.
