House debates

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Statements by Members

Commonwealth Grants

1:59 pm

Photo of Dennis JensenDennis Jensen (Tangney, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I wish to take this opportunity to highlight the commitment this coalition government has to creating strong, sustainable and vibrant communities across Australia through competitive federal grants programs. Two programs in particular I especially welcome in Tangney are the Stronger Communities Program and the National Stronger Regions Fund. I continue to encourage my constituents to make applications to these successful and very important programs. The Stronger Communities Program sees a funding envelope of up to $20,000 available to community groups—

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

It being 2 pm, in accordance with standing order 43 the time for members' statements has concluded.