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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)

Crook to oppose Private Health Insurance Rebate means test

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has announced he will not support the Labor Government’s proposal to means test the Private Health Insurance Rebate when it is put forward in Parliament this week. Mr Crook has condemned the Labor Government for continuing to push forward wit... ... (06-Feb)

BHP must safeguard regional workers, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has called on BHP Billiton to ensure regional workers are looked after following today’s restructuring of the Nickel West Operation. Up to 155 employees and contractors have been affected by the restructuring, which will see BHP Billiton wind... ... (01-Feb)

Gambling revenue skews GST distribution, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has met with Independent MP Andrew Wilkie in Perth this morning to discuss gambling reforms. Mr Crook said the meeting was valuable for both parties. “Obviously Mr Wilkie has an agenda to put forward in relation to gambling reforms, and I al... ... (17-Jan)

Junior sports stars rewarded, Crook

YOUNG athletes across O’Connor have shared in grants totalling $6500 as part of the Local Sporting Champions program.The Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, recently announced the successful recipients for the Local Sporting Champions grants. Eleven young athletes from re... ... (12-Jan)

Disaster relief announced for flood affected communities, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor, Tony Crook MP, has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to provide natural disaster assistance to communities affected by severe storms and flooding late last year. Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Hon Robert McClelland MP, announced yesterd... ... (11-Jan)

Crook hosts Mobile Electorate Offices down south

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP will be travelling down south from January 23-27 to catch up with local residents before Parliament resumes in February. Mr Crook will be meeting with community leaders in Katanning, Manjimup and Bridgetown, and holding Mobile Electorate Office... ... (10-Jan)

Indonesia moves to phase out Australian beef by 2014, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has called on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to meet with the Indonesian government, following an announcement yesterday that Indonesia plans to phase out Australian beef exports over the next three years. International media yesterday reported t... ... (16-Dec)

John Howard agrees – Reverse the GST Rip-Off, Crook

FORMER Prime Minister John Howard has supported calls for a fairer share of GST to be returned to Western Australia. In a recent interview with the Sunday Times (Howard states his case, December 4, 2011) the former Prime Minister shared his views on WA’s unfair GST allocation. “There is this feeli... ... (06-Dec)

National Volunteer Awards recognise local heroes, Crook

TO CELEBRATE International Day of the Volunteer, The Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook has today announced the local recipients of the National Volunteer Awards 2011. The National Volunteer Awards 2011 recognise and give thanks to individuals and community groups who dedicate thei... ... (05-Dec)

Anzac Interpretive Centre gets the go-ahead, Crook, Holt

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Mr Tony Crook MP and Member for the South West Region Hon Colin Holt MLC have welcomed a major funding commitment from the Federal Government towards the Centenary of Anzac Commemorations in Albany. The Albany Anzac Interpretive Centre was officially announc... ... (28-Nov)

Last day of Parliament proves eventful, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook has extended his gratitude to former Speaker of the House, Hon Harry Jenkins MP today.As Parliament resumed this morning, Mr Jenkins handed in his resignation from the role of Speaker to take a more active role in the Labor Party. Mr Crook thanked... ... (28-Nov)

WA MPs refuse to support their State, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook has condemned both major parties for refusing to support his Private Member’s Motion to establish a floor on GST relativities. Mr Crook’s Private Member’s Motion was voted down by both Federal Labor and the Liberals in the House of Representatives... ... (24-Nov)

$9.3 million lifeline for regional child care, Crook

NATIONALS WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has welcomed a new initiative from The Nationals WA to lend assistance to regional child care centres. Regional child care centres are set to benefit from $9.3 million in Royalties for Regions funding over four years through the Regional Child ... ... (23-Nov)

Taxing times ahead for regional Western Australia, Crook

IN THE aftermath of the Gillard Government’s Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Mining Tax) being passed through the House of Representative’s last night, Nationals WA Federal Member for O’Connor Tony Crook MP has issued a warning to regional Western Australia. “This anti-Western Australian tax will cost ... ... (23-Nov)

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