Safer Streets under a Coalition Government Local communities in Forde will be able to apply for crime prevention infrastructure such as better lighting, fixed or mobile cameras, under a major plan announced by the Coalition. In our first year, a future Coalition government will provide $50 million to tackle crime hotspots and help…
DetailsThursday 20th September 2012 Earlier today, Bert van Manen asked Parliament whether it was time to review nutritional guidelines. Transcript from Hansard I wish to touch on the issue of childhood obesity. A recent UniSA study found that youngsters’ mobility is jeopardised by obesity, even with simple tasks. It is sad…
DetailsBert van Manen invites local community groups, schools and businesses to take part in National Australian Flag Day on 3rd September 2012 by encouraging people to proudly display their flag. If you would like to participate but don’t have a flag, come into the office on 4/96 George Street or call the office to arrange…
DetailsWin a Trip to Parliament House – Submit your entry by 10th September 2012 A local High School Student will win $200 and a return trip for two to Canberra to hear their essay being read out in the Federal Parliament. The competition, Young Voice of Forde is being hosted by Bert van Manen MP and…
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DetailsThousands 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 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…
DetailsMILES 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…
DetailsPlibersek 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…
DetailsFederal 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…
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