Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2016-2017, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2016-2017

First, let me take this opportunity to congratulate you, Deputy Speaker Coulton, on your election to the deputy speakership. I rise today to speak in support of the appropriation bills that have been presented to the House. It is always interesting to speak after former Treasurer Swan. I always value his contribution, but, as usual…

Turnbull Government will fix M1 congestion

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP will today be joined by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to announce a re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $215 million to improve congestion on the M1 Pacific Motorway.   Mr van Manen has been campaigning heavily to upgrade the M1 between the Logan and Gateway Motorways during his…

Labor slows NBN rollout in Forde

Labor’s NBN policy will leave residents in Forde waiting longer and paying more for broadband.   “Under Labor’s NBN you’ll wait longer and pay more,” Bert van Manen said.   ‘Labor’s NBN policy is to slow down to rollout in the majority of my electorate, including Chambers Flat, North Maclean, Park Ridge South, Park Ridge, Carbrook,…

New deck for Brigalow Country Community Club

Brigalow Country Community Club at Eagleby will be extending their outdoor area thanks to a Turnbull Government Stronger Communities grant.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the $13,935 grant would be used to for their patio extension and garden project.   “Brigalow Country Community Club is a fantastic not-for-profit organisation that…