Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP, is encouraging people in Forde to have their say on the recently released interim report proposing improvements to Australia’s welfare system. van Manen says public submissions need to be lodged by Friday, 8 August. “The interim report, ‘A New System for Better Employment and Social Outcomes’, proposes…
“Today’s vote by the Senate to repeal the Carbon Tax is great news for local families and small businesses”, Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen said today. “Scrapping the Carbon Tax will save the average household around $550 a year, including around $200 on the average household electricity bill and around $70 on…
The House of Representatives has announced a national My First Speech competition for year 10 to 12 students across Australia. This competition will provide the opportunity for three lucky students to be flown to Canberra with a parent or guardian to present their speeches lives and undertake a program at Parliament House. The competition asks…
Nominations are now open for the 16th Annual National Student Leadership Forum (NSLF) on faith and values to be held in Parliament House and the Hyatt Hotel Canberra from the 4th – 7th September. The four day forum prepares young adults for leadership in all walks of life and for the past two years, Forde…
Local industry in Forde will sharpen its focus on the industries of the future, with Merino Country receiving a $50,0000 grant under the final round of the Australian Government’s Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Programme. It will help the business invest in sustainable growth and focus on opportunities in new markets. The grant…
Bert van Manen MP is encouraging local child care operators, educators and parents to have their say on how they think red tape in the sector can be reduced and the quality of care and education can be improved. The first major *review of the National Quality Framework (NQF) – introduced under the previous Labor…
The Coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to scrap Labor’s carbon tax and cut electricity and gas prices for Australian families. This week, the Government reintroduced its carbon tax repeal legislation to the House of Representatives giving Labor a second chance to support the Coalition in its removal. Forde MP, Bert van…
A local venture in social enterprise helping the long term unemployed, disabled and youth at risk impressed the Federal Minister for Social Services during a visit to Beenleigh last week. Forde MP, Bert van Manen MP invited the Minister, The. Hon Kevin Andrews MP to Eagleby on official business last Wednesday to host public…
From 1 January 2015, schools in the electorate of Forde will be able to apply to take part in the Federal Government’s new $100 million Sporting Schools initiative announced in the 2014/15 Budget. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Sporting Schools initiative would introduce more sport to a new generation of…
The Australian Government is delivering on its plan to build safer roads and a stronger economy through its record $500 million investment in the national Black Spot Programme. Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs and Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP today announced funding of $684,300 to fix four dangerous black spots…