From 1 August, more than 4500 Australians will benefit each year from the listing of a revolutionary new medicine for lung and renal cancer on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Nivolumab (sold as Opdivo®) is used to treat both locally advanced and metastatic stages of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Stage IV clear cell…
Figures released by the ABS today underline the strength of the Australian economy, with more Australians in employment than ever before and full time employment surging. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said the figures were encouraging. “I am committed to reducing unemployment and particularly youth unemployment in Forde,” Mr van Manen said. “By…
Australians are being encouraged to have their say and to come forward with ideas for the National Sports Plan before consultation closes on 31 July. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said it was important that people from across Australia contributed to the extensive national consultation process that would steer the long-term future direction…
Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg this morning toured C-M Concrete Products and heard about the great environmental work being done by Forde locals employed at the business. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen invited Mr Frydenberg to visit the business, which specialises in the manufacture of pre-cast civil engineering products.…
Member for Forde Bert van Manen today called on first home buyers to take advantage of the Turnbull Government’s First Home Super Saver Scheme, which came into effect on 1 July. The scheme, announced in this year’s Budget, will give first home savers the ability to accelerate their savings by at least 30 per cent.…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen has welcomed a Turnbull Government commissioned review of the accessibility by health providers of Medicare card numbers. “A robust and secure health care system is the cornerstone of our community’s success here in Forde,” Mr van Manen said. “I rang Health Minister Greg Hunt and Human Services Minister…
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is now available to half of all Australian homes and businesses including about 36% of premises in Forde, Federal Member Bert van Manen announced today. The national halfway mark is a significant milestone in the journey to provide all Australians with access superfast broadband by 2020. “In the electorate of…
Member for Forde Bert van Manen is encouraging community and ex-service organisations to apply for grants for projects that deliver sustainable services for younger veterans. Mr van Manen said the Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program recognises the importance of the transition phase for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel as they leave the military. “One…
The National Firearms Amnesty has commenced, giving Australians an opportunity to hand in unregistered and unwanted firearms and improve community safety. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said in Australia, all firearms must be registered. “The national amnesty is an opportunity for any person who has an unregistered or unwanted firearm, such as a…