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August 30, 2011
Contamination already, insects and leaf with New Zealand fresh apple imports, consignments rejected
According to Sharman Stone, Member for Murray, “it’s our worst nightmare. Within days of the first shipments of fresh New Zealand apples coming to Australia, we have consignments rejected because of their contamination.
“You would have thought the New Zealanders packers would ... Click here for full story
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August 30, 2011
Carbon Tax Will Send Council Rates Skyrocketing
All Australians were promised a carbon tax would not be imposed on them by a Gillard Government. Now we are being told that the Greens are insisting this happens, but they say the blow will be softened with compensation to cover the rising costs. This compensation is not going to be extended to most things however, including roads and rub... Click here for full story
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August 26, 2011
The Hon Dr Sharman Stone
Federal Member for Murray
will be visiting
Kyabram
Thursday 1st September 2011
at the
Shire of Campaspe
Kyabram Services Centre
19 Lake Road, Kyabram
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Please call 1300 132 413 for an appointment Click here for full story
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August 26, 2011
Another 2000 signatures presented in Canberra to bolster Apple protection
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MURRAY SHARMAN STONE submitted a petition to Federal Parliament this week, featuring 2000 names of local people, calling on the Gillard Government to implement far stronger protocols to reduce the risk of fire blight entering Australia via New Zealand apple imports. These 2000 signature... Click here for full story
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August 25, 2011
New Zealand Given Open Slather to Invest in Australia
Federal Member for Murray Dr Sharman Stone has tabled a Dissenting Report in Parliament today refusing to support a treaty that would mean less scrutiny for private foreign investment flowing between Australia and New Zealand.
“There have been three individual thresholds triggering scrutiny of New Zealand investment in property or assets in A... Click here for full story
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August 24, 2011
Alcohol Danger for New and Expectant Mothers
MOST KNOW that smoking when pregnant harms your baby, yet few seem to realise that there is an even greater danger to the baby if the pregnant mother drinks alcohol.
Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone has placed a private members bill into parliament to promote greater community recognition of the dangers associated with cons... Click here for full story
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August 16, 2011
Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone would like to remind everyone that Vietnam Veterans Day is Thursday 18th August and encourages everyone to pay their respects to those who, so heroically, risked and lost their lives fighting for our freedom.
“Thursday marks the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - one of the biggest Vietnam War engagements Australia was involved in.” Sharman S... Click here for full story
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August 16, 2011
The $150 000 Exceptional Circumstances Exit Grant Labor promised to ease stressed farmers through very difficult times has been cancelled, when Murray farmers most need it. A quiet little announcement made last Friday afternoon announcement by Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig, said the Grant – due to expire 30 June 2012 – has now in fact closed.
Federal Member for Murray Dr Sharman Sto... Click here for full story
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August 12, 2011
Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone is concerned the Gillard Government’s costing promises on the National Broadband Network (NBN) are misleading and will push up prices.
As internet service providers have released their first pricing plans for the network, the NBN’s optimistic forecasts for consumers have been shown to be incorrect.
It is also misleading to claim NBN prices ar... Click here for full story
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August 11, 2011
A nationwide petition, calling on the Gillard Government to restore occasional childcare funding across the country has been launched in Victoria. It can be signed in Sharman Stone’s office and copies taken away.
“Anger at the withdrawal of Gillard Government support for occasional care sparked the move,” Federal Member for Murray Dr Sharman Stone said.
“Even State Labor MP Jenny Mi... Click here for full story
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