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Member for Page gets promoted

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Kevin Hogan who is the Federal member for Page has been promoted today to Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister.

The ministry covers the areas of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development.

‘I am very humbled to be promoted today,’ said Mr Hogan. ‘My first priority will always be, as the Member for Page.  Without the support of our community, I would not have the opportunity to serve and represent us.

I am grateful to have been given this new role.’



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