Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group
Upper Spencer Gulf Election Forum
Come and join Spencer Gulf Cities for a lunch-time event to hear from candidates vying for the seat of Grey at the forthcoming Federal Election.
Candidates will outline their vision and priorities for the Upper Spencer Gulf, followed by opportunity for questions from the audience.
Event: Upper Spencer Gulf Election Forum
Date: Wednesday, 1st May 2019
Time: 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm
Venue: Central Oval, Port Augusta
Cost: $50 per person plus gst, which includes a two-course meal and drinks
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2019 Federal Election Platform
The Upper Spencer Gulf has some of the most significant mineral and renewable energy resources, natural biodiversity and landscapes in the world.
Substantial investment in renewable energy generation, mining and minerals processing, arid agriculture, defence and tourism is providing our region with a strong base from which we can continue to build on our comparative strengths and become cleaner, more innovative, liveable and economically diverse.
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Transforming the Upper Spencer Gulf
This report aims to capitalise and build on the strengths of the Upper Spencer Gulf, and lead the region’s transformation towards a competitive, vibrant and self-reliant economy and community.
Whist the DAMAs are welcome there is not 'one size fits all' solution. We need broader reform for skilled migration - Nikki Govan, Business SA
Mark Glazbrook at CEDA - when a new migrant takes up a role in regional SA the economic flow on benefits are significant
Hon David Pisoni at the CEDA Skilled Migration forum .... 'half the job vacancies in regional SA remain unfilled.'
Targeted migration is part of the solution for the USG
Upper Spencer Gulf Mayors and MPs quarterly forum today. Elected leaders from all levels of government committed to this great region.
Candidates for Grey in action again - Candace Champion, Andrea Broadfoot, Karin Bolton, Richard Carmody - with MC Vince Coulthard at a forum hosted by Umeewarra media in Pt Augusta
Independent candidate for Grey Richard Carmody details, via video to the USG election forum, his key policy for a job guarantee – a workforce charged with making improvements to civic amenity and outcomes for the public good.
UAP candidate Alexander Warren outlines his party’s proposal for a 20% tax allowance to encourage more people into the regions
Karin Bolton highlights Labor’s commitment to making the USG a Renewable Energy Zone and increasing apprenticeships for the region.
Andrea Broadfoot from Centre Alliance – priorities include remediation of Port Augusta powerstation, localised higher education options, renewable energy, reactivating our main streets
Incumbent Rowan Ramsey takes the stage at the Upper Spencer Gulf election forum - support for duplicating Highway 1 from Port Wakefield and pumped hydro initiatives.
