The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into plastic pollution, focusing on the effectiveness of the states, territories, industries and organisations to reduce plastic pollution. I traveled to Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne & Sydney to attend a number of Public Hearings last week. Australia has joined…
The eligibility for the Aged Pension will increase to 67 if you were born on or after the 1st of January 1957. So here is what you need to know about the changes being made. WHAT CAN I EARN WHILE STILL RECEIVING THE AGED PENSION? Single Pensioners will be able to earn $204 a fortnight…
Consider yourself lucky if you were one of our community groups who was granted funding under the most recent round of the Stronger Communities Program, because when they handed down their Federal Budget in May, the Labor Government has tossed that, and other programmes onto the scrap heap. Not only has the Prime Minister –…
Over the month of July, I’ll be out and about in our local community, listening to residents on the issues that matter most to them. Come along for a chat to share your concerns and ideas about how we can make our community a better place to work and live. Here are my upcoming events.…
I really enjoyed meeting with the Logan Dementia Alliance yesterday discussing their new community choir which started only eight weeks ago. Did you know that 2000 people in Logan are currently living with dementia at the moment? The choir is a fabulous initiative! I even joined in singing some tune like Sweet Caroline! A great…
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I spent Sunday at the Cedar Creek Wolffdene RFS Open Day. Their volunteers dedicate themselves to fighting bush fires and providing bush fire education. The Volunteer Brigade consists of Fire Fighters, Volunteer Community Educators and Supporters. Thank-you to RFS First Officer Marty Davey and his team for always keeping us safe.
I was honored on Friday to attend the Annual Inspection of the T.S Walrus Australian Navy Cadets at Eagleby. Commanding Officer – Arlene Allan ANC was an apology, so I took the salute and inspection. On behalf of our community, thanks for your continued service.
When I am not in Canberra, I love getting out and watching the Football and this weekend was no exception. I enjoyed attending the Waterford Demons Rugby League, Park Ridge Pirates AFL, Mustang Brothers Rugby League, Park Ridge Panthers and Bethania Rams. Have a great week all.
Yesterday, I hosted Senator Bridget McKenzie in my electorate. I gave her a tour of the many Infrastructure Upgrades that are happening, many of which are Legacy Investments by the Coalition. We’re calling on the Federal & State Labor Governments to commit to funding these projects for the community. Let’s finally get on with the job!