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DetailsThousands of Surveys Returned to Bert
Thousands of Surveys Returned to Bert – MEDIA RELEASE 26th April 2012 The Federal Office of Bert van Manen MP has been inundated with returned ‘Forde’s Biggest Surveys. The Member for Forde said around 2,500 surveys had made their way across his desk in the past few weeks. “I am very happy with the response…
Details$500,000 on Nonsense Anzac Day Report – 23rd March 2012
$500,000 on Nonsense Anzac Day Report – 23rd March 2012 Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen is disappointed with the Government’s latest spending spree of close to $500,000 to report on the centenary of Gallipoli. Mr van Manen said it was a ridiculous overkill which could have been used for more productive…
DetailsBert Takes On The Pros
MILES away from the politics inside Parliament House on Monday morning, local MP Bert van Manen was keeping a different score as the goal keeper in the Pollie vs Professionals football (Soccer) match. As Julia Gillard accumulated the numbers needed for the leadership ballot, Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP along with minister Stephen…
DetailsBert to Debate Rebate – Media Release 10th February 2012
Plibersek may resemble Robin Hood, but the truth is, robbing from the rich will only hurt the poor if changes are made to private health insurance rebates. This week in Parliament Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP felt a sense of deja“vu when the Labor/Greens Government broke another promise. “In 2007 Kevin…
DetailsBert Welcomes New Aussies
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen and Logan Mayor Pam Parker as well as local councillors welcomed in new Australian Citizens yesterday and enjoyed lamingtons at a ceremony held by the Twin Rivers Lions Club at the Beenleigh City Centre. Special thanks to the Twin Rivers Lions Club for the delicious afternoon tea, the Beenleigh Brass Band…
DetailsBert Shows Support For Local National Sport Achievers
Bert Shows Support For Local National Sport Achievers – 20th January 2012 LAST NIGHT Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen held a ceremony to recognize nine successful applicants in the latest round of Local Sporting Champions Grants. Mr van Manen was very impressed with the caliber of applicants in the latest round of grant…
DetailsAustralian Defence Medal Ceremony
Bert recently held a ceremony to recognise the contribution and commitment to our nation’s security by two local ex-servicemen living in the Forde community. Barrie John Hill and David William Rathbone both received the Australian Defence Medal during a presentation at the Beenleigh RSL. The Australian Defence Medal is awarded to Regular and Reserve…
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PLEASE HELP!! – One of our local organisations was broken into over night and they have stolen money and damaged food destined for poor and underprivileged families this Christmas. This Thursday night they were planning on feeding around 200 local families that would have not been able to afford Christmas dinner. Please help them…
DetailsMid Year Economic Outlook Fails Forde
Mid Year Economic Outlook Fails Forde – Media Release 29 November 2011 THE MID YEAR Economic and Fiscal Outlook update has unfortunately failed to provide any positive news for the people living in Forde. According to Bert van Manen, true to form the debt is up, the deficit is larger, spending is up and…
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