Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP encourages residents to have their say on how the private health insurance sector can deliver better value for money. This week the Federal Government launched an online survey after Australians dumped or downgraded half a million ‘all-inclusive’ private health insurance policies last year, with record numbers…
DetailsFederal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP is bewildered the State Government continues to fail in its obligation to provide appropriate funding and project detail for the M1 upgrade, continually stalling the project. “The Federal Coalition Government has already said it is willing to provide $10 million towards the business case for the…
DetailsThe Federal Government’s new National Work Experience Programme has officially commenced and will assist job seekers gain valuable experience in workplaces around the country. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the program would give job seekers in his electorate the opportunity to experience placement in a work-like role so they…
DetailsResidents with a burning question for parliament will be able to submit it to their local Member under new changes to Question Time. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Australian House of Representatives will trial a new Constituency Question Time that will give members an opportunity to ask specific questions…
DetailsSuperfast broadband is coming to more than 43,000 homes and businesses in Forde under an accelerated three-year rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN). The NBN is powering ahead across Australia with today’s release of a comprehensive construction plan to network 9.5 million premises nationwide. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen…
DetailsThe 2015 National Disability Awards are now open, giving Australians the chance to acknowledge the many people, organisations and initiatives across the country that make a positive impact on the lives of people with disability. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP, said the Awards help build awareness of disability issues and showcase…
DetailsA joint taskforce made up of representatives from all levels of government, local business people and various community organisations has been formed in a collaborative effort to fix the M1 highway congestion. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Fix the M1 Taskforce was a bipartisan group, ready to work together…
DetailsStudents in Logan and Scenic Rim will be able to learn useful vocational skills with the opening of the new Logan Scenic Rim Trade Training Centre at Park Ridge State High School. The Logan Scenic Rim Trade Training Centre will allow secondary school students to earn qualifications in automotive maintenance and repair, electrotechnology and…
DetailsBeenleigh and District RSL Sub-branch in Forde has today received Federal Government funding to assist ex-service organisations (ESOs) to continue their important work with the local veteran community. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the funding was part of the Australian Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program, which…
DetailsHomes and businesses in Forde are a step closer to getting the National Broadband Network (NBN), with more than 8200 premises to benefit from the next build to commence on the network in the fourth quarter of 2016. The NBN Co released a quarterly national rollout plan to December 2016, which includes part of…
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