Funding to support community radio broadcasters

The Turnbull Government is supporting the vital role the community radio sector plays in enhancing the diversity of Australia’s media and broadcasting sector with new funding announced today. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Turnbull Government announced $6.1 million over two years to support the rollout of digital radio services and…

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$321.4 million investment in the Australian Federal Police

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP has today welcomed the Turnbull Government’s $321.4 million commitment to bolster the capability of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and strengthen the protection of all Australians. The funding will provide for an additional 100 intelligence experts, over 100 tactical response and covert surveillance operators, and almost 100…

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Small Business Roadshow heading to Forde

A nationwide small business roadshow will be stopping in Forde on May 16 to offer local small business owners the opportunity to find out how they can take advantage of the Federal Government’s support. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Government was on a nationwide roadshow to listen to small business’…

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Needs-based funding for Forde’s schools

Schools and students in Forde will be well supported into the future through the Turnbull Government’s new plan to better target funding and evidence-based programs for local students. Today the government announced it would grow funding for Queensland schools by 91.5 per cent over the next 10 years. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen…

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A stronger and more sustainable higher education system

The Turnbull Government’s higher education reforms announced over the weekend will drive better outcomes for students and Australian taxpayers. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the reforms would deliver on the Turnbull Government’s commitment to fair, quality driven, and financially stable higher education reforms to ensure students had the choices and opportunities…

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New country of origin labels for consumers

The Turnbull Government has launched a new country of origin labelling for food campaign, which will appear on TV, radio, in newspapers, digitally and on social media over the next five weeks. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the campaign would help share information on what the new food labels mean. The…

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Record funding for legal assistance sector

The Turnbull Coalition Government has committed a further injection of funding to the legal assistance sector as part of the 2017-18 Federal Budget. The Turnbull Government will provide a further $55.7 million over the next three years to community legal centres ($39 million) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal services ($16.7 million). Federal Member for…

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New campaign to encourage childhood vaccinations

The Turnbull Government is rolling out a new $5.5 million immunisation awareness campaign to encourage Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated. While Australia’s immunisation rates are already high, the Government wants all Australian children fully vaccinated before they start school. Research shows that when people are fully informed about the benefits of…

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