Local Releases

Sorell to get new Services Australia Office

The Albanese Labor Government has commenced delivery on one its key election commitments in Tasmania with the delivery of a new Services Australia service centre in Sorell. Subject to council...

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$715,000 in GP Grants Strengthen Medicare in Lyons

Brian Mitchell MP, Federal Member for Lyons has congratulated GP practices in Lyons that were recently awarded grants under a federal program. The Australian Government’s General Practice Grants...

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Pharmacists meet with Federal MPs in Bridgewater

Brian Mitchell MP, federal member for Lyons and Julie Collins MP, federal member for Franklin welcomed pharmacists from across Tasmania to a discussion in Bridgewater regarding the Australian...

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Emergency and Food Relief funding boost for Lyons communities

The Albanese Labor Government has announced that Emergency and Food Relief providers in Tasmania will share in more than $2.6 million to help vulnerable Australians facing financial hardship....

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Community Broadcasters Awarded Funding

Two organisations in the electorate of Lyons have secured funding under Round 1 of the Albanese Labor Government’s Community Broadcasting Program. Tasman Community Broadcasters in Nubeena has...

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Northern Midlands benefit from Disaster Ready Fund

Brian Mitchell MP, Federal Member for Lyons has welcomed funding from the Albanese Labor Government’s Disaster Ready Fund to the Northern Midlands to prepare the area for flooding. The...

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Meander Valley Benefits from Disaster Ready Fund

Brian Mitchell MP, Federal Member for Lyons has welcomed funding from the Albanese Labor Government’s Disaster Ready Fund to the Meander Valley, equipping the council with an emergency response...

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Budget to Ease Cost of Living Pressures

In the Federal Budget delivered on May 9 our focus was on easing the pressure on household budgets while ensuring we don't contribute to inflationary pressures. It's a delicate balancing act but...

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Protecting and Growing our World Class Agriculture Industry

Brian Mitchell MP, Federal Member for Lyons has welcomed the announcement that the Albanese Government’s 2023-24 Budget has delivered $1.5 billion in new investment in agriculture including a...

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New GP Clinic Closer for Brighton

People will find it easier to see a doctor and access quality health care when a new GP clinic opens in Brighton, one of Tasmania’s fastest growing municipalities. This week contracts were signed...

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