Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced a Coalition Government would create a Regional Australia Future Fund, to deliver guaranteed annual funding for regional, rural, and remote communities.

"Regional communities grow the food, fibre, and services that keep this country going – and they deserve to see long-term investment that recognises that contribution.

“This is about putting our communities first,” Mr Hogan said.

The $20 billion fund will lock in yearly funding for the regions to support projects that boost jobs, services, and infrastructure across regional Australia.

“Since coming to office, Labor has ripped billions of dollars out of regional communities. We have seen funding completely dry up since Labor came into government.”

“Upgrades like Casino Saleyards, Kyogle’s wooden bridges, Oakes and Crozier Oval in Lismore, Grafton Riverside Precinct, and Woolgoolga Whale Trail – all projects I have secured through programs like this.”

The initial key priorities of this fund will include:

• Fixing local road and transport routes 
• Building and upgrading community infrastructure, facilities, and services.
• Improving regional mobile and internet services for country communities
• Growing the regional health workforce 
• Developing regional industries to drive economic growth 
• Delivering flexible childcare solutions 
• Growing tourism industry opportunities
• Supporting regional businesses to market and export their products

“This is about long-term investment in our future.”

“We want to give our kids every reason to live, work and raise a family in the communities they call home.”

“This is a historic moment. One-third of Australians live outside the big capital cities – and this perpetual fund will future-proof against governments who leave the regions behind.”