Christmas can be a difficult time for our Australian Defence Force (ADF) service men and women who are deployed away from home and separated from their loved ones. A simple message of thanks to our service men and women will remind them of how much we appreciate the sacrifices they make in order to serve…
AN UPGRADED section of Stanmore Road at Yatala is now open to traffic, with Stage 3 of a larger works programme now completed. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the works, which have upgraded the stretch between Darlington Drive and Peachey Road, were funded through the…
Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP is encouraging young people in Forde to nominate for the 2015 National Youth Awards. This is the third annual series of the Awards, which celebrate the achievements and contributions of young Australians aged 12-25. Mr van Manen urged those thinking about nominating to act now. “It’s…
The Australian Government has introduced legislation to change the Do Not Call Register so it will only be necessary to place a phone number on the Register once, as opposed to re-registering after eight years. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said households will no longer have to remember to renew their…
There has been much concern and discussion recently about the brutal killings in Syria and Iraq by ISIS militants. This concern has been heightened by the presence and involvement of Australian citizens in these atrocities. A number of constituents have contacted my office to raise their concerns. Latest estimates are that some 60 Australians…
NEW payments to councils in Forde are being made today under the Australian Government’s Financial Assistance Grant programme. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said Federal Government is providing $2.3 billion to local councils nationwide in 2014-15 alone, including $453.1million to Queensland councils. Councils in the Electorate of Forde will receive…
Bert van Manen, Federal Member for Forde today announced that MAX Network Pty Ltd has been selected to deliver the new Work for the Dole Coordinator services in Logan. “From 1 July 2014, the Government has rolled out new Work for the Dole arrangements for job seekers aged 18-30 in Logan,” Mr van Manen said…
Bert van Manen, Federal Member for Forde today announced that MAX Network Pty Ltd has been selected to deliver the new Work for the Dole Coordinator services in Logan. “From 1 July 2014, the Government has rolled out new Work for the Dole arrangements for job seekers aged 18-30 in Logan,” Mr van Manen said…
One in five young Australians aged eight to seventeen experiences cyber-bullying each year, according to new research commissioned by the Federal Government and released today. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP has urged parents to make contact with his office to raise their concerns about cyber bullying and to ensure they are receiving…
INNOVATIVE programs designed to support more than 215 cultures in Logan inspired a visit today by the Federal Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services. Forde MP, Bert van Manen invited the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator The Hon. Concetta Fierravanti-Wells to Logan to showcase several organisations…