The Turnbull Government is making the right choices to ensure our nation’s remarkable economic growth story continues, so we can secure better days ahead for hard-working Australians in Forde. “Our economic growth has been hard won and we have consistently outperformed the largest advanced economies in the world but we shouldn’t take our success for…
A new schools funding estimator will help parents, teachers, principals and school communities in Forde see exactly how they stand to benefit from the Turnbull Government’s new $18.6 billion needs-based schools funding plan. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the new online estimator showed that schools across the Forde electorate would benefit…
In celebration of Mother’s Day nominations are now open for the Forde’s Fabulous Mum Awards. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said mums and carers deserve recognition for being the amazing people in our lives who support us unconditionally. “Where would we be without our mums,” Mr van Manen said. “They are the…
The Turnbull Government has announced a comprehensive package of reforms that will improve the sustainability of Australia’s free-to-air broadcasting sector, support the creation of high quality Australian content and modernise broadcasting and content regulation. The package also includes a community dividend in the form of further restrictions on gambling advertising. Federal Member for Forde Bert…
All children in Forde will be able to access 15 hours of preschool a week under a new agreement for early childhood education by the Turnbull Government. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said more than 3217 children in Forde would reap the benefits of the additional $4 million funding for preschool education.…
Australian students have the chance to win the trip of a lifetime by naming the nation’s new icebreaker vessel, with the winning entry receiving a trip to Antarctica. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said up to 12 students and four teachers would fly to Antarctica for a day, becoming the first children…
The Turnbull Government is supporting the vital role the community radio sector plays in enhancing the diversity of Australia’s media and broadcasting sector with new funding announced today. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Turnbull Government announced $6.1 million over two years to support the rollout of digital radio services and…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP has today welcomed the Turnbull Government’s $321.4 million commitment to bolster the capability of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and strengthen the protection of all Australians. The funding will provide for an additional 100 intelligence experts, over 100 tactical response and covert surveillance operators, and almost 100…
A nationwide small business roadshow will be stopping in Forde on May 16 to offer local small business owners the opportunity to find out how they can take advantage of the Federal Government’s support. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Government was on a nationwide roadshow to listen to small business’…
Schools and students in Forde will be well supported into the future through the Turnbull Government’s new plan to better target funding and evidence-based programs for local students. Today the government announced it would grow funding for Queensland schools by 91.5 per cent over the next 10 years. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen…