Tuesday, 3rd May 2011 Opera in the Canefields to be the biggest year yet Bert van Manen MP, Federal Member for Forde, today announced his support of the 7th annual Opera on the Canefields event, held Sunday June 5 at the historical Heck Homestead in Woongoolba. The event, supporting the South…
The Coalition Welcomes Your Views and Involvement Advancing Women ensures women from all aspects of Australian life have the chance to participate in the political process. It gives women a direct say in the Coalition policies that will shape the future of our nation. The Coalition has a strong tradition of championing the…
Congratulatory Messages Let Me Organise a Congratulatory Message for You or a Family Member Are you or a member of your family about to celebrate a major milestone? Click here for more information and to complete the form to organise congratulatory messages from myself, the Prime Minister, the Governor-General or the Queen, dependent upon the…
Australian Flags Does Your School or Community Group Need an Australian Flag? “Australian Flags can be used as an educational resource and a source of general information about the history and proper use of the Australian National Flag and other flags of Australia by the Australian community, flag marshals and visitors to Australia.…
Tuesday, 3rd May 2011 Bert van Manen MP Recognises Volunteers in Forde Bert van Manen MP, Federal Member for Forde, today recognises and thanks volunteers across the community for their outstanding contribution to Australian society. “Volunteers are the glue that hold Australian communities together. They perform a range of important work in…
Investigate Labor’s record for yourself There are many things Julia Gillard and we as Liberals may agree on: reward for hard work, support for families, encouragement for small business and aiming to secure our future. But what really matters to Australians are the clear differences that exist between Labor and the Liberals on…
Wednesday, 27th April 2011 ANZAC Pride On Monday, 25th April, Bert van Manen MP, Federal Member for Forde attended ANZAC Day services in the electorate. Mr van Manen was honoured to attend the Beenleigh RSL’s Dawn Service and congratulates them on over 3,000 attendees at the event. Pimpama/Ormeau and the North…
Wednesday, 27th April 2011 Secrets to a Long-Life Today, Bert van Manen MP, Federal Member for Forde, attended the celebration of the Forde Electorate’s Alice Dobson’s 100th Birthday. Surrounded by family and friends at the Beenleigh Senior Citizen’s Centre, Mrs Dobson cheerfully greeted Mr van Manen and was pleased to receive one…
The winner of the business card draw at the Live & Local Expo is George @ Hyda Cable Covers Congratulations George from the team van Manen. We are sure you will enjoy the fine wine, with the beautiful Parliament House etched glasses, while you read Tony Abbott’ “Battlelines”.
Thursday 7th April 2011 My First Speech Competition for Young Australians Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP, encourages High school students in years 10, 11 and 12 to take part in a new national competition called “My First Speech”. Organised by the House of Representatives, students need to write and…