The Turnbull Government has said no to Labor’s disastrous housing tax proposal and no to Labor’s massive tax increase on investment because they are bad for Australian families and bad for economic growth and jobs. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said there were 7,972 hard-working Australians in Forde using negative gearing. …
DetailsThe Turnbull Government will deliver the largest ever Commonwealth-investment in frontline public dental services in Australia to ensure those who need it most does not fall through the cracks. The creation of a standalone national Child and Adult Public Dental Scheme (caPDS) is part of landmark reforms, which will provide over 10 million Australians…
DetailsThe cost of treating a variety of ailments from cholesterol to high blood pressure will be significantly reduced for residents in the Forde electorate with news of cheaper medicines available from this month. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the price of over 400 medications from common treatments through to expensive…
DetailsBeenleigh PCYC will be upgrading their kitchen thanks to a $15,000 Stronger Communities grant from the Australian Government. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the kitchen was not only used to cater for functions, but used in a number of programs designed to help young people in the community. “Sergeant…
DetailsIt’s a sham. Bill Shorten has finally come clean and confessed to Australians that the Labor Party’s long-running campaign on penalty rates has been a sham. Speaking with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell this morning, Mr Shorten confirmed that the Labor Party will accept the decision of the independent Fair Work Commission when it hands down its…
DetailsStudents at Windaroo Valley State High School will be travelling in style with a new bus on the way thanks to a $17,300 Australian Government grant. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said Windaroo Valley High P&C Association had been successfully awarded the grant through the Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. …
DetailsTwin Rivers Community Care have been awarded $10,450 through Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP, said the funding would go towards air conditioning at the Twin Rivers Food Co-operative centre. “Twin Rivers offers fresh food and other grocery items at affordable…
DetailsThe number of apprentices accessing Trade Support Loans has doubled in the past year, with over 40,000 applications received nationwide. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said he was proud to announce his electorate of Forde had one of the largest uptake of participants in Australia, with the programme supporting 666 local…
DetailsBeenleigh Little Athletics has been awarded a grant of $5014 under the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said Beenleigh Little Athletics were a fantastic local organisation and very deserving of this grant. “I caught up with the kids and parents who do a great job…
DetailsApplications are now open for the Commonwealth Government’s 2016 Resilient Australia Awards. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said now in its 17th year, the awards recognise and promote initiatives which strengthen community disaster resilience. “Disaster resilience is about making our communities safer, stronger and better prepared to manage natural disasters,”…
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