Media Releases
$574,150 TO FIX BLACK SPOTS IN PAGE
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Page Janelle Saffin today announced the Gillard Labor Government will provide $574,150 to fix three dangerous black spots. The approved projects in the Federal electorate of Page are: • Lions … Continue reading
Saffin welcomes Government blitz on dental waiting lists
Page MP Janelle Saffin said the Government’s announcement of a blitz on public dental waiting lists is pleasing news for the thousands of people in Page waiting for public dental treatment. Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has announced $515 million in … Continue reading
Tony Abbott wants to rip cash away from families in Page
Page MP Janelle Saffin today said the Liberal-National Coalition has revealed its true colours by confirming members will vote against the Government’s new Schoolkids Bonus. Ms Saffin said the new SchoolKids Bonus would give 10,600 families in Page an automatic … Continue reading
More than $2 million for projects in Page from Biodiversity Fund
Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, said four local projects have been successful in the first round of the Australian Government’s Biodiversity Fund, receiving a total of $2,349,700. The successful groups are: Upper Clarence Combined Landcare Incorporated ($1,315,000) for projects … Continue reading
Janelle thrilled by Kyogle’s Tidy Towns national success
FEDERAL Member for Page Janelle Saffin congratulated Kyogle on winning the Young Legends Category and being a national finalist in the 2012 Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Awards, announced at a Vice-Regal ceremony in Canberra today. Ms Saffin praised … Continue reading
$4 million for a community health centre in Yamba
The 2012-13 Budget will deliver a vital new health facility in Yamba. Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek today announced that $4.3 million will be provided to build a new community health centre in the town. “The Gillard … Continue reading
$60 million toward Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment
The 2012-13 Budget will deliver significant new funds for two Lismore hospitals. Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek said $60 million was going toward the redevelopment of Lismore Base Hospital and $2.5 million would be used to build two new operating … Continue reading
Janelle welcomes greater protection for koala populations
FEDERAL Member for Page Janelle Saffin has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to include at-risk koala (Phascolarctos cinerus) populations on the Northern Rivers on the national list of threatened species. Ms Saffin said she had strongly lobbied Federal … Continue reading
Statement by Janelle Saffin MP on Bonalbo Hospital
I express my dismay at the actions of the Northern New South Wales Local Health District’s administration in closing the 24/7 nursing operation at Bonalbo Hospital, and call upon the Board to immediately reinstate it. I was at Bonalbo Hospital … Continue reading
Clarence & Lismore councils vying for National Excellence Award
FEDERAL Member for Page Janelle Saffin has congratulated Clarence Valley and Lismore City councils on becoming category winners and finalists for the 2012 National Awards for Local Government. “Clarence Valley Council and Lismore City Council are now in … Continue reading