STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS-BONNER ELECTORATE: ROAD TRAFFIC

Mr VASTA (Bonner) (13:40): I rise today with extremely good news for commuters who travel between Brisbane and Redland City in and around my electorate of Bonner. Traffic congestion on certain roads between Brisbane and the Redlands can be a real problem at peak hour. Many people who live and work in my electorate can tell you this. Just take a trip into the city via Rickertt Road and Green Camp Road during morning rush hour and you will quickly understand why motorists have been calling for upgrades to this area for some time. That is why I am happy to report that all three levels of government have agreed to work together to fix congestion and traffic problems between Brisbane and the Redlands.

On 11 May, I, along with my fellow government representatives, attended the first Redlands and Brisbane Transport Working Group meeting. We discussed the most pressing transport and infrastructure issues that affect both cities. It was the first step in what will be a major new undertaking to improve our shared transport infrastructure. I would like to thank my fellow members on the working group—Redland City councillors Julie Talty, Paul Gleeson and Paul Bishop; Brisbane City Councillor for the Doboy Ward, Ryan Murphy; the state member for Capalaba, Don Brown; the state member for Cleveland, Mark Robinson; the state member for Redlands, Matt McEachan; the state member for Chatsworth, Steve Minnikin; and my good friend the federal member for Bowman, Andrew Laming—for the insight and encouragement they have shared so far.

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Trash N Treasure

On Sunday 14th June, at the heritage listed Seventh-day Adventist Church, 25 Carnation St Wynnum (up from the bowls club).

Starting at 8am- raising funds for  roof repairs. Sausage Sizzle, Plants, books, Local  fresh Honey and beeswax products, Tools, shoes, clothes, arts and  crafts, furniture, Bric a Brac, & Face Painting.

 

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GAME CHANGING DAY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN BONNER

The Government’s 2015 Budget is a historic, unprecedented game changer for the hard working women and men of Bonner.

Our Growing Jobs and Small Business package is the biggest economic recognition of the sector in Australia’s history.

Yesterday Small Business Minister Bruce Billson introduced the first tranche of legislation to deliver that package.

The Government intends to seek passage of this important legislative package in the current sittings of the Parliament and Mr Vasta today welcomed its introduction.

Mr Vasta urges Labor to ensure the certain passage of this legislation to guarantee solid footing for small businesses.

Small business has been and continues to be an enduring focus and priority for the Abbott Government. We are committed to working to ensuring Australia is the best place to start and grow a business.

Our budget package was developed from extensive consultations with small business owners and employees.

The Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business Measures No.1) Bill 2015 will reduce the corporate tax rates from 30 per cent to 28.5 per cent for small businesses with annual turnover under $2 million.

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