The Morrison Government is providing up to $20 million in funding for early intervention projects and up to $10 million for security infrastructure through round six of the Safer Communities Fund. The early intervention grant opportunity is now open (closing 22 July 2021) and the security infrastructure grant opportunity opens on 15 June 2021 (closing…
Bonner locals are being encouraged to buy local to support Australian manufacturers and grow local jobs this Australian Made week, falling between 24th to 30th May. The Morrison Government recognises the job-creating power of Australian manufacturers and has invested $1.5 billion in the Modern Manufacturing Strategy. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the…
Students in Bonner will benefit from the Morrison Government’s record $5.4 billion funding for schools in Queensland next year, up from $5.1 billion in 2021. Funding for Queensland schools has almost doubled since the Morrison Government came to office, and is locked in to grow a further 38 per cent between now and 2029. Government…
National Reconciliation Week is a time where we acknowledge and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and re-commit ourselves to progress reconciliation. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said that reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. This year, 2021,…
To secure Australia’s recovery, the Morrison Government will continue to support tens of thousands of Bonner’s small and family businesses—the backbone of our community. As part of the 2021-22 Budget, the Morrison Government will back small businesses by continuing tax incentives which will allow around 20,400 businesses in Bonner to write off the full value…
Thank you, Deputy Speaker. Today I rise to speak on behalf of my constituents: Kate and Grant Gough and their six-month old baby, Oakley. I recently met with this beautiful family who shared with me the heartbreaking story of baby Oakley’s Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnoses at just 8 weeks old. Sadly, SMA is the leading…
Wynnum-Manly and District Men’s Shed recently completed upgrades to their facilities thanks to funding from the Morrison Government’s Community Development Grants Program. This Men’s Shed secured $200,000 in funding to improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant viable communities. Men’s Shed is community-based, non-commercial organisation that is open to all men. They do wonderful…
Every child in Bonner who is about to start school will benefit from $1340 as part of the Morrison Government’s $2 billion commitment to ensure every Australian child can attend kindergarten. The Commonwealth is offering new four-year agreements to states and territories, including $352 million for Queensland school years 2022-2025. The $1340 per child will…
The Morrison Government is taking strong action to further boost Australia’s long-term fuel security by locking in the future of our refining sector at the Ampol refinery in Lytton. The Government’s fuel security package will help secure Australia’s recovery from the COVID crisis and it will help secure our sovereign fuel stocks, locking in jobs…
Just in time for National Volunteer Week, falling on the 17th to 23rd May, Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP has celebrated Bonner volunteers at his annual Bonner Volunteer Awards, which recognises outstanding local volunteers and volunteer groups in the Bonner electorate. Mr Vasta held a dedicated ceremony on Wednesday 5th May to congratulate…