ABBOTT GOVERNMENT’S FIRST BUDGET MAKES THE DIFFICULT BUT NECESSARY CHOICES TO REPAIR THE BUDGET Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Abbott Government’s first Budget is laying the foundations for a strong and prosperous economy with less debt. “At the election, the Coalition made the solemn promise to get the Budget back…
DetailsForde Students Schools and Community to Benefit from Record Funding for Schools The students and schools in Forde will benefit from the Abbott Government’s record recurrent funding investment of $64.5 billion in schools over the next four years. “This government has matched the former governments funding for schools over the period to 2016-17…
DetailsThe Largest-Ever Investment in Child Care Professional Development – Media Release 9th May 2014 Bert van Manen MP has welcomed the Coalition Government’s announcement of the largest-ever investment in the professional development of the long day care sector. Mr van Manen said the $200 million Long Day Care Professional Development Programme (LDCPDP), would…
DetailsKeep Australia Beautiful Beverage Container Recycling Grant The Keep Australia Beautiful Beverage Container Recycling Grant, funded by Coca-Cola Foundation and Coca-Cola South Pacific, has now been running for five years and has funded almost 200 community recycling projects across Australia to a total of $1.25 Million. The 2013 program announced 71 projects to a…
DetailsVOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR G20 Leaders summit Local residents have the opportunity to assist in the G20 Leaders Summit in Brisbane through a volunteers programme, says. The G20 Leaders Summit, to be held on 15 and 16 November this year, will be the most significant meeting of world leaders Australia has ever hosted with…
DetailsAnzac Day, 25th April 2014 Beenleigh 5.30am – Dawn Service Beenleigh Memorial Crete Street, Beenleigh Gunfire Breakfast Beenleigh RSL 13 Bardyn Halliday Drive Mount Warren Park 10:30am – Commemorative Service Parade forms Cnr York & Kokoda Streets 10:30am – March Commences 11:00am – Service Beenleigh Memorial Crete Street, Beenleigh Pimpama Service (No…
DetailsMEDIA RELEASE A FAIR GO FOR VETERANS – DELIVERED “The passing of this legislation today confirms this Government’s recognition of the unique nature of military service and the sacrifices military personnel and their families make on behalf of all Australians.” “This legislation is an investment in fairness and will…
DetailsLocal small businesses to benefit from new hiring guide The Coalition Government is working to build a stronger more prosperous economy with more jobs by making it easier for small businesses in Forde to hire new employees with the release of a new employment guide. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP…
DetailsLabor puts brakes on $1.75B Roads to Recovery boost THE Australian Government’s $1.75 billion five-year funding extension of the Roads to Recovery Programme is at risk of being blocked in the Senate. Legislation to extend Roads to Recovery funding for the next five years (from 2014-15 to 2018-19) passed the House of…
DetailsANZAC DAY FOR THE TROOPS 2014 Anzac Day is an important occasion when Australians reflect on the courage of the men and women who have served in our name, particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Australia’s military history and our contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security are rightly revered.…
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