A great end to the week opening the 2023 Skate Queensland Roller Skating Artistic Championships. I’m a passionate supporter of this event every single year and I was also proud to present a few of the yearly awards before the opening night began!
You’ve asked – I’ve listened. I’ll be back out during May around the electorate with my Mobile Offices listening to your thoughts and concerns. If you’d like to register for one of these, e-mail my office staff via bert.vanmanen.mp@aph.gov.au – might see you there!
Yesterday, I attended the Beenleigh RSL & Golf Club Dawn Service and laid a wreath as part of the commemorations. I’ll be attending a few more services throughout the day as we honour the fallen. Lest We Forget.
My final ANZAC Day Ceremony for today was at the Gold Coast City Council Community Centre in Upper Coomera. I was joined by Michael Crandon MP, Cr Donna Gates – Gold Coast as we paid our respects to our servicemen and women.
I joined the Rotary Club of Coomera Valley’s Anzac Day Ceremony this morning and had the privilege of delivering the Ode to those who braved the rain to pay their respects to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Today, I continued to commemorate Anzac Day at another School Ceremony. This time, paying my respects and laying a wreath at Kimberly Park State School. It was great to catch up with with their School Principal – Libby Jordan as well as other staff and students.
In the lead-up to Anzac Day tomorrow, I have been privileged to attend a number of services across the Forde Electorate. This Morning, I went along to Norfolk Village State School. I was in great company and enjoyed a reading of a poem by Clyde Hamilton called ‘Not a Hero’, read by Ray Leon from…
DetailsIt was a pleasure to attend this morning’s Upper Coomera State College Anzac Day Ceremony. As always, I was impressed by the leadership of the 2023 School Captains lead by Grace Bateman, Haylee Edwards, Emma Dixon and Anton Manser. The Breakfast before the ceremony was also delicious. Thank-you to Principal – Noel Rawlings for hosting…
DetailsSussan Ley MP & I held a Manufacturing Forum at Club Beenleigh speaking to businesses about adjustments to PBSR Laws, Schooling Policies surrounding Subject Selections & Government Tenders.
Sussan Ley MP & I spent some time at Club Beenleigh this week hosting a Women in Business Forum. It was great to hear from these Business Leaders about some of the issues affecting them including the Rental Crisis, NDIS Support, Grants and overall Staff Training.
