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August 4, 2011
As another busy school finishes for year 12s across Murray, Dr Sharman Stone, Federal Member for Murray, has released a new School Leavers Guide with lots of helpful information.
Dr Sharman Stone said this is an exciting and challenging time for final year students as they continue to work very hard in and out of class to complete courses and exams.
“Although our students... Click here for full story
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August 3, 2011
Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Coalition’s Parliamentary Motion Could Stop Julia Gillard’s Fire Blight Blitz
Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone was joined by Shadow Minister for Agriculture John Cobb in Shepparton today, to visit SPC Ardmona, packing sheds and to discuss a Private Members’ Bill that could stop the Gillard Government from introducing the weak measures which would give littl... Click here for full story
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July 29, 2011
Federal Member for Murray Dr Sharman Stone today called on Minister Jenny Macklin to release the report of the review of the Carer Allowance for carers of children with Type 1 diabetes.
"Despite the significant increase in Type 1 diabetes in regional Victoria, Federal Government changes in eligibility will leave many local families facing an around-the-clock burden of care... Click here for full story
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July 28, 2011
Local households and families are set to add at least $120 per week to the cost of their grocery bill thanks to the Carbon Tax, Dr Sharman Stone, Federal Member for Murray said today.
“Research from The Australian Food and Grocery Council says that the Carbon Tax will add this hike to household grocery bills. This is 3 times the amount of $40 claimed by the Gillard Government.
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July 28, 2011
Fire Blight Rally draws big crowd in Shepparton today
“Fire Blight is the worst night mare for everyone growing apples and pears any where in the world; it kills pears and seriously maims apples.” Dr Sharman Stone said.
“Miraculously, in Australia, we have managed to avoid the disease for nearly 100 years. Pome fruit trees in New Zealand were struck down by the intro... Click here for full story
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July 22, 2011
Homeowners, renters, builders and manufacturers who are already struggling in a toughening housing market will struggle further with increased costs under Labor’s Carbon Tax, Sharman Stone, Federal Member for Murray said today.
“The carbon tax will add at least $5,000 to the cost of building an average new home and put further pressure on a market that is already experiencing a dow... Click here for full story
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July 14, 2011
“If you have concerns about how your insurance claim was treated during the floods now is the time to have your say,” says Dr Sharman Stone, Federal Member for Murray.
On 2 June 2011 the Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs initiated an inquiry into the operation of the insurance industry during disaster events. This is an opportunity to tell your story.” Sharman Stone sa... Click here for full story
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July 8, 2011
Businesses paying their monthly Australia Post accounts through their cheque account will be charged hefty additional fees from next month.
Federal Member for Murray, Sharman Stone said this is another impost on business at a time when they are facing the uncertainty of the impact of the Gillard carbon tax on business. Local businesses are already reeling from the higher costs of doing business, ... Click here for full story
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July 4, 2011
“It’s time to reclaim our public space.” That’s the message of the report tabled today by a Federal Parliamentary Committee considering community attitudes to billboard and outdoor advertising.
Dr Sharman Stone, Federal Member for Murray and a member of the committee said that the inquiry recommended that because you cannot avoid billboards, or places like the sides of buses and signs on ... Click here for full story
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July 1, 2011
The Federal Government has released a National Food Plan and is calling for public submissions.
Federal Member for Murray, Sharman Stone says this is a critical issue and is encouraging all people in Murray to contribute their views about the future direction of food production.
“It is clear that this Labor government is confused about the importance of food production and food s... Click here for full story
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