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…
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…
Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP has welcomed the opening of Nominations for the 2014 National Disability Awards, giving Australians the opportunity to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are having a positive impact on the lives of people with disability. “The National Disability Awards allow us to recognise people across a wide…
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Minister for Industry the Hon. Ian Macfarlane Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP MORE SUPPORT FOR TRADIES IN FORDE Apprentices, trainees and local businesses in Forde will benefit from the Australian Government’s Trade Support Loans, with the Minister for Industry today visiting Swagman Motorhomes in Yatala to discuss the…
The Coalition Government has delivered on its commitment to address crime and anti-social behaviour, Member for Forde Bert van Manen said today. The 2014-15 Federal Budget includes funding under the Coalition Government’s Safer Streets Programme where proceeds of crime will be directed to fund local crime prevention projects including: $105,000 for closed circuit television cameras…
More Opportunity for Forde Higher Education Students More people in Forde will be able benefit from higher education as a result of improvements to the higher education system announced as part of the 2014-15 Budget today. “The Abbott Government’s higher education reforms will expand opportunities and choice in Forde meaning more people will…
ABBOTT GOVT RESTORES OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE CUT BY LABOR Bert van Manen has welcomed the Abbott Government’s decision to restore $12.6 million Occasional Care funding cut by the previous Labor Government. van Manen said Occasional Care provided a vital service for many families who needed emergency or late notice care, particularly in…