The Turnbull Government is seeking a high quality, comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru to open new markets for Forde exporters that will create more local jobs. MP Bert van Manen said Peru presents a growing opportunity for Forde exporters that the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) will help unlock. “Over the…
The Turnbull Government has launched negotiations to secure a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong to help create more jobs in Forde. Forde MP Bert van Manen said an FTA with Hong Kong would create new export opportunities for local service providers. “This will be a very modern FTA focused on securing access for…
The Turnbull Government has set a deadline for thousands of Illegal Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) who flooded into Australia under the previous Labor Government to prove they are genuine refugees and owed protection by Australia. They must lodge applications for processing by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) by October 1. There are 7500…
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…
The Turnbull Coalition Government has committed a further injection of funding to the legal assistance sector as part of the 2017-18 Federal Budget. The Turnbull Government will provide a further $55.7 million over the next three years to community legal centres ($39 million) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal services ($16.7 million). Federal Member for…
Logan Uniting Church Football Club will be able to train and play in the one facility with a lighting upgrade planned for their fields at Calvary Christian College. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the football club had received $16,993 under Round 2 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “This Stronger Communities grant…
The Labor opposition yesterday confirmed they will force Australians to pay more tax so they can give foreign workers a tax cut. Labor’s changes to Working Holiday Maker tax arrangements will almost halve the amount of tax these foreign workers would pay on their Australian earnings and force Australian taxpayers to make up for the…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said seventy-year-old Australians can now get the shingles vaccine for free. The shingles vaccine will be free to eligible people, with a catch-up program available for adults aged 71 to 79 years. “This new National Shingles Vaccination Program is an important reminder that vaccinations don’t stop at…
The Turnbull Government will reduce the cost of thousands of medical devices ranging from pacemakers and lenses to knees and hips by half-a-billion dollars to take pressure off private health insurance premiums for Australians. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Turnbull Government was reforming regulations that have seen the cost of…
It’s Mental Health Week (October 9-15) and Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP is encouraging the community to be more aware of the social and emotional wellbeing of themselves, their families, their loved ones and friends. Mr van Manen said it was important for all of us, whatever our background, age or circumstances,…