Sign the petition to change M1 Exit 41!

The Australian Government has committed $96.3 million to upgrading Exit 41 and Exit 49 on the M1 Pacific Motorway. This is a terrific project which will improve accessibility, connectivity and productivity, safety and travel times. However under the current plan, all residents around this exit will have to travel through the commercial industrial areas and…

Budget Roadshow 2021

I’m holding a 2021 Budget Roadshow this week. Come by and have a chat and learn what’s in it for you and our community. Tuesday 18 May (Budget Information Session*) 5.30 – 7.30pm – The Youth Space, Upper Coomera Centre, 90 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera Wednesday 19 May (Mobile Office) 9.15am – 10.15am Eagleby Shopping…

BUDGET 2021

We are living through a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic and we have outperformed the world in our health and economic response. Our JobKeeper payment set the groundwork for the recovery.- supporting 7,400 businesses and 27,400 employees in Forde to help them through the crisis. This Budget ensures we secure the recovery through job creation and the guarantee of essential services. Our…

COVID-19 Vaccine for Over 50s

From Monday 3 May – mark your diaries if you are over the age of 50. You are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine! Monday 3 May to May 17, the vaccine will be offered at GP Respiratory Clinics. After May 17 you will also be able to receive the vaccine at approved GP clinics. GP…

ANZAC Day Services in Forde

ANZAC day is this Sunday 25 April – a day to remember and commemorate all those men and women who served our country. I’ve been to several school ANZAC services this week and will be attending many more across the electorate over the long weekend. A full list of services in our community is below.…

It’s Flu Vaccine Season!

With flu season coming up, it’s important to protect ourselves with the annual flu vaccination. Thanks to Howie at Priceline Pharmacy in Park Ridge who provided my flu vaccination today! Vaccinating against flu is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. The best timing for vaccination is from April to provide protection before…

Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade Has Begun

Works have started on the upgrade of the Mount Lindesay Highway between Stoney Camp Road and Chambers Flat Road. The $75 million project will widen the highway from two to four lanes, build new northbound and southbound bridges across Norris Creek, install safety upgrades and improve fauna connectivity and protection. This is all about getting…

Business gears up for jobs on $1.5 billion second M1

Queensland construction companies have been invited to submit their proposals for the Gold Coast’s largest road project. The jointly funded $1.5 billion Stage 1 of the Coomera Connector, will run between Coomera and Nerang. Contractors received their first industry briefing today – on a project expected to create around 700 jobs. Federal Minister for Population,…

Forde reflects on remembrance day

The Forde community will stand in silent reflection and remembrance of the sacrifice of our fallen man and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations this Remembrance Day. Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said for more than a century Australians have paused at 11am on 11 November to acknowledge…