Loganholme based business Holmwood Highgate will have the chance to make valuable connections and seek export opportunities in the European market when they showcase their products at the 2018 Eurosatory tradeshow in Paris. Holmwood Highgate, located in the Forde electorate specialises in deployable fuel and water modules. As part of Team Defence Australia, Holmwood Highgate…
Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Queensland with the Turnbull Government’s announcement of Rheinmetall as the selected supplier for the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle project worth over $5 billion in acquisition. This investment in new Army capability is a key part of the Turnbull Government’s commitment to a safe and secure Australia. Federal Member…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen has today welcomed the The Workforce Behind the Defence Force information campaign. The campaign highlights the need for a skilled, experienced and effective workforce to make possible the Government’s historic investment of $200 billion to grow Australia’s defence capability, securing our nation and building our industrial capacity and…
Queensland’s ongoing bid for the major defence contract that could create hundreds of jobs for the state came to Forde today, when Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s BOXER CRV rolled into town. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen welcomed representatives from Rheinmetall to the Beenleigh RSL, where several local businesses were briefed on the company’s bid…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen is urging the local community to stop and think about Australia’s wartime sacrifices today on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Polygon Wood. Mr van Manen said the Battle of Polygon Wood was part of a wider series of battles collectively known as the Flanders Offensive, which…
The Australian Government continues to honour its promise to ensure that all Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel are ready for the opportunities of post-service life. Helping our former Defence personnel find meaningful post-service careers is one of the best ways we can honour their service and sacrifice. The Government has launched the inaugural Veterans’ Employment…