Forde residents driving on the M1 would have noticed Stage 1 of the M1 Pacific Motorway upgrades (M1/M3/Gateway Merge) are now complete with all southbound lanes open and speed limits lifted. I fought to secure $115 million dollars for this upgrade which was delivered ahead of schedule earlier this year. Now we are getting on…
DetailsVolunteers from Shailer Park Meals on Wheels have received a $4,500 boost through the Morrison Government’s Volunteer Grants program. The completely volunteer-led organisation is able to deliver ready to eat and frozen meals to seniors thanks to their army of volunteers who live anywhere from Tanah Merah to Cornubia and even Eagleby. Federal Member for…
DetailsThe Morrison Government will commit $190 million to a new Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) that will generate $600 million of recycling investment and drive a billion-dollar transformation of Australia’s waste and recycling capacity. More than 10,000 jobs will be created and over 10 million tonnes of waste diverted from landfill to the making of useful…
DetailsWe’re getting shovels in the ground to upgrade local roads, maintain jobs and economic growth in Forde. If you would like to receive updates on these important road safety projects, please complete the newsletter signup form below. These projects include: $8 million dollars for Tamborine – Oxenford Road to upgrade the Howard Creek Causeway $15.6…
DetailsFrom July 1 2020, nearly 17,000 small and family businesses in Forde will be paying less tax as a result of legislated tax cuts passed by the Morrison Government. As the 2020-2021 financial year begins, incorporated small and family businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million will see their company tax rate reduced…
DetailsA new $1.5 billion Australian Government infrastructure package will provide an immediate injection into the economy and bring jobs back online to help stem the impact of COVID-19. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects was important for maintaining jobs and economic growth in…
DetailsForde residents are being encouraged to “join the Aussie-made Club” as a new campaign was launched to promote Australian Made. “I know everyone wants to do their bit to help in our national economic recovery,” Bert van Manen MP said. “I encourage local residents to go to the Australian Made website and literally “join the…
DetailsCouncils in Forde will be supported as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia. The investment will support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said the…
DetailsThe Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister The Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Monday 11 May 2020 BOOST FOR BUSHFIRE RECOVERY Local economic recovery plans will help towns and regions hit by bushfires get back on their feet as part of a new $650 million package…
DetailsI want to thank the entire Forde community for following the medical advice and adhering to the social distancing restrictions. Doing so has meant we have flattened the curve and are now in a position to safely ease restrictions and reopen the economy. The three stages will be implemented progressively by individual States and Territories. This is…
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