Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s Energy White Paper, which puts one of our most important economic sectors in the box seat for further growth. “People in Bonner are more aware of energy issues than ever before,” Mr Vasta said. “Whether it’s about electricity prices or ensuring…
On the 16th May 2015, help Mantle House along with it's partner Wesley Mission Brisbane, build safe, affordable homes that will provide opportunities for residents to live the lives they wish to live with support as and when they need it. See flyer for more information…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, today congratulated the organisations that have won contracts to deliver employment services to job seekers and employers in Bonner through the Government’s new jobactive employment services model, which will be introduced from 1 July 2015. Mr Vasta said Help Enterprises, MAX Employment, Sarina Russo Job Access, the Salvation Army…
Consumers in Bonner are a step closer to lower prices, and local businesses are a step closer to growing their business and meeting the needs of their customers, following the release of the Competition Review final report. The Commonwealth Government commissioned the independent report as part of the first comprehensive assessment of Australia’s competition policies,…
Don’t let the children become bored at the end of the school holidays! A free garden workshop is being conducted to allow children to “get their hands dirty” and learn how to pot up flowering seedlings and vegetable seeds. The children will take home their potted creations!! WHEN: 10AM Thursday 16th April 2015 WHERE: Rochedale…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, is calling on local Bonner schools, clubs and coaches to sign up to Sporting Schools, the Abbott Government’s new initiative to get more kids active and healthy. Mr Vasta said individuals and sporting groups can now register for Australia’s largest school-based participation program prior to its rollout in July…
On Sunday 24th May 2015 help raise money to support life changing programs for children living with arthritis. Join in for a 5km walk or run along the Wynnum Foreshore. For all the event information visit: https://arthritis.sslsvc.com/support-us/zoes-angels-funrun/
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, today urged local residents and businesses to donate much-needed goods and supplies to farmers in South Western Queensland affected by drought, as part of a drive led by the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association. “You can help out farmers and their families who are doing it tough by…
I rise today to speak on one of the most important issues in my electorate of Bonner. This issue is a lack of fast and reliable internet broadband. I am here to update the House on broadband access in Bonner, and the progress of the NBN rollout in my electorate. I will also speak on…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said pensioners in his electorate are $51.80 per fortnight better off for singles and $78 per fortnight for couples since the Coalition Government was elected, following a further rise in the age pension. “Age pensioners deserve our support and once again the age pension is going up under the…