The Turnbull Government continues to meet its commitment of helping more people into work with the milestone of one million placements under the jobactive employment program reached today. The jobactive program connects job seekers with employers and is delivered by a network of jobactive providers in more than 1700 locations across Australia. Jobs growth in…
The Coalition Government is acting to provide critical upgrades to the M1 Motorway to deliver safer, less congested roads for the people of Queensland. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the $1 billion investment means people in his electorate of Forde, which includes parts of Logan and the northern Gold Coast, would…
Residents in Cedar Creek will have improved phone coverage thanks to the Coalition Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. The Cedar Creek region was identified as one of 106 projects to be delivered in the Priority Locations Round to deliver improved mobile phone coverage. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone will build 102 new base stations…
Young people at risk of homelessness in Forde will receive greater support through increased Government funding announced by the Turnbull Government. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said up to $5.7 million had been provided to Reconnect Services in the Forde electorate to provide support and assistance to young people who are homeless…
Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Queensland with the Turnbull Government’s announcement of Rheinmetall as the selected supplier for the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle project worth over $5 billion in acquisition. This investment in new Army capability is a key part of the Turnbull Government’s commitment to a safe and secure Australia. Federal Member…
An upgrade to the Boronia Heights State School oval is a step closer thanks to a $5000 Stronger Communities Grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the school oval terraces are in need of an upgrade and the P&C was raising funds for the $60,000 project. “I was very pleased to be…
New export opportunities that will drive south east Queensland jobs will be created following the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11). Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the agreement was one of the most comprehensive trade deals concluded and would eliminate more than 98 per cent of…
Loganlea State High School’s new state of the art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Centre has been given a much needed funding boost through the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the school received a funding grant of $10,000 under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities…
Regional Growth Fund is now open for initial applications Program will provide grants for major projects valued over $20 million Initial Applications close on April 27, 2018 The Coalition Government’s highly anticipated Regional Growth Fund is officially open for applications and the Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP is calling for big ideas…
Shailer Park State High School’s performing arts students will be able to stay cool thanks to the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the school received a grant of $5525 under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “Shailer Park high’s P&C team did a great job…