Local competitors have shone on the national stage in the WorldSkills Australia competition. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said WorldSkills Australia was the largest and most prestigious trade and skills competition held in Australia, with this year’s event attracting a record 514 competitors from around the country. “Of the 155 medals presented…
DetailsIt’s Mental Health Week (October 9-15) and Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP is encouraging the community to be more aware of the social and emotional wellbeing of themselves, their families, their loved ones and friends. Mr van Manen said it was important for all of us, whatever our background, age or circumstances,…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government is helping Aussie businesses become exporters through a new app. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Export Essentials app, now available for Apple and Android devices from app stores, was the first of its kind specifically targeting the export community. “The app has been developed to help both…
DetailsFirst, let me take this opportunity to congratulate you, Deputy Speaker Coulton, on your election to the deputy speakership. I rise today to speak in support of the appropriation bills that have been presented to the House. It is always interesting to speak after former Treasurer Swan. I always value his contribution, but, as usual…
DetailsFederal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP was today joined by the Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield to announce a re-elected Turnbull Government will deliver improved mobile phone coverage to Cedar Creek, North Maclean and Wongawallan as part of an additional $60 million commitment to extend the successful Mobile Black Spot Program. Mr van…
DetailsFederal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP will today be joined by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to announce a re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $215 million to improve congestion on the M1 Pacific Motorway. Mr van Manen has been campaigning heavily to upgrade the M1 between the Logan and Gateway Motorways during his…
DetailsFederal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP has announced a re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $100,000 funding for new lighting at the Ormeau Bulldogs AFL fields. Mr van Manen said the club was currently restricted to training and playing in daylight hours only, and the new lighting would create more opportunities for players…
DetailsLabor’s NBN policy will leave residents in Forde waiting longer and paying more for broadband. “Under Labor’s NBN you’ll wait longer and pay more,” Bert van Manen said. ‘Labor’s NBN policy is to slow down to rollout in the majority of my electorate, including Chambers Flat, North Maclean, Park Ridge South, Park Ridge, Carbrook,…
DetailsFederal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP was today joined by the Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield to announce a re-elected Turnbull Government will deliver improved mobile phone coverage to Cedar Creek, North Maclean and Wongawallan as part of an additional $60 million commitment to extend the successful Mobile Black Spot Program. Mr…
DetailsFederal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP has announced a re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $350,000 funding for a new clubhouse for Logan Lightning FC. Mr van Manen said he was excited to announce this funding commitment to upgrade the clubhouse at Shailer Park, which the not-for-profit organisation had outgrown for some time…
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