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Anti-WA budget leaves State to pick up slack, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, said the Western Australian State Government would be once again left to pick up the slack on regional development following yesterday’s Federal Budget. Mr Crook said Royalties for Regions would continue to be the saving grace for many region... ... (09-May)

Crook to enter Federal Nationals Party room

The Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has confirmed today that he will formally enter the Federal Nationals’ Party room in Canberra this week. Mr Crook said he was elected with a mandate to deliver a better deal for regional WA, and he remains committed to securing a better d... ... (05-May)

Labor’s ‘dark cloud’ remains over Parliament, Crook

Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, said the Labor Government’s ‘dark cloud’ continued to hang over Parliament as Prime Minister Julia Gillard shifted controversial Labor MP Craig Thomson to the Crossbench over the weekend.Mr Crook said he hoped the public would recognise this a... ... (30-Apr)

WA on track to receiving zero GST return, Crook

THE first interim report by the Federal Government’s GST Distribution Review board has acknowledged that Western Australia could be ruled out of GST returns entirely in the “medium to long term.”Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, said the report validated his claims that signif... ... (24-Apr)

Prime Minister commits $5 million for Anzac Centenary, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has welcomed a $5 million funding commitment from the Federal Government towards the construction of an Anzac Interpretive Centre in Albany. Prime Minister Julia Gillard made the announcement on top of Mount Clarence in Albany today which was w... ... (18-Apr)

Crook brings FIFO Committee to Goldfields

THE Goldfields will play host to the Regional Development Australia committee hearings for the inquiry into fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforces later this week. The Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook, will travel with the Committee to Kalgoorlie on Thursday, April 19, to conduct a p... ... (16-Apr)

Lend your support to International Guide Dog Day, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has called on O’Connor residents to lend their support to International Guide Dog Day on April 27.Mr Crook said funds raised on International Guide Dog Day will go directly towards The Association for the Blind of WA – Guide Dogs WA. “It costs ... ... (13-Apr)

Lend your support to International Guide Dog Day, Crook

Esperance overlooked in NBN rollout, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP will lobby the Federal Government to include Esperance in the initial rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN). Mr Crook has written to the Federal Minister for Communications, Senator Stephen Conroy, requesting an explanation as to why ... ... (12-Apr)

Crook heads north for WA fly-in, fly-out hearings

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook will travel to the Pilbara and the Kimberley this week to take part in Regional Development Australia committee hearings for the inquiry into fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforces. The first round of Western Australian committee hearings will be held ... ... (27-Mar)

Unanimous support for Anzac Motion, Crook

THE Federal Parliament has unanimously supported a Private Members’ Motion to ensure Albany plays a key role in the 2014 Centenary of Anzac Commemoration. The Motion was moved by Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP. Mr Crook said he was very pleased to see the motion receiving b... ... (23-Mar)

$1 million secured for Albany ring road planning, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has secured $1 million in Federal and State funding towards future stages of the Albany heavy haulage ring road. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Hon Anthony Albanese and State Minister for Transport, Hon Troy Buswell announce... ... (20-Mar)

Federal-State partnership bolsters Portlink project says Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP has convinced the Federal Government to partner with the State Government for the crucial planning phase of the nation-building Portlink Inland Freight Corridor Plan (Portlink) project. Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Anthony A... ... (16-Mar)

Treasurer says GST Rip-Off in “national interest”, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has hit back at claims by Treasurer Wayne Swan that Western Australia’s GST Rip-Off is in the “national interest.” During Parliamentary Question Time yesterday, Mr Crook asked Mr Swan why WA’s GST return would drop to just 55 per cent in 2012-1... ... (01-Mar)

Crook calls on Federal support for Katanning Town Hall

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has called on the Federal Government to provide funding to the Katanning Town Hall redevelopment in the next round of Regional Development Australia (RDA) grants. The Shire of Katanning has applied for $2 million through the RDA fund to put t... ... (28-Feb)

Crook tables motion recognising Albany’s Anzac history

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has tabled a Private Member’s Motion calling on the Federal Parliament to formally recognise Albany’s role in the Anzac story. Mr Crook said it was important that the Federal Government formally acknowledge Albany’s military history in the lead... ... (21-Feb)

GST Rip-Off set to blow out by additional $500 million, Crook

WESTERN Australia’s GST Rip-Off is set to blow out by an additional $500 million by 2012-13, as the State’s GST return drops to a record low. Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has blamed both major parties for the $500 million loss – the equivalent of constructing five major ... ... (20-Feb)

PM shuns native title responsibility, Crook

The Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP has again called on the Prime Minister to honour native title obligations to the States. Prime Minister Julia Gillard failed to answer a question put to her by Mr Crook concerning native title compensation during Parliamentary Question Tim... ... (17-Feb)

Crook calls on Federal support for Wagin Food/Fibre Hub

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has called on the Federal Government to provide funding to the Wagin Food/Fibre Processing Hub in the next round of Regional Development Australia (RDA) grants. The Shire of Wagin has applied for $4 million through the RDA fund to put towards... ... (16-Feb)

Prime Minister denies State native title correspondence, Crook

ON the fourth anniversary of National Sorry Day, The Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, called on the Prime Minister to honour native title obligations to the States. During Parliamentary Question Time today, Mr Crook asked the Prime Minister why the Government had reneged on ... ... (13-Feb)

Year of the Farmer must be more than just a catchphrase, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has called on the Federal Government to put agricultural issues on the agenda in Parliament this year. Mr Crook said 2012 was the Australian Year of the Farmer – celebrating and recognising the role of the farmer and the agricultural sector i... ... (09-Feb)

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