The new Australian Aid: Friendship Grants program is bringing a new and diverse group of community partners from across Australia into the aid program, strengthening connections between Australian communities and communities in the Indo-Pacific. It is in Australia’s interests to support economic growth and stability in the Indo-Pacific through our development assistance. Strong relationships between…
In a win for Bonner, the first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to be based permanently in Australia have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said the project has created significant opportunities for local businesses to get involved in a global supply chain. “Businesses such as Ferra Engineering are already benefiting…
The Liberal National Government is supporting jobs in the Queensland bait prawn industry as it works to recover from an outbreak of white spot syndrome virus. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said $5 million over three years will be shared among local organisations including those in Bonner to help keep our country free of the virus. …
The Liberal National Government will improve the health and care of patients in Bonner with a guaranteed $1.25 billion boost to health services. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said that this will provide more doctors, more nurses and more services in every state and territory. “This is the tangible benefit of strong economy and…
Over half a million Australians are getting a better deal on their energy prices thanks to pressure from the Morrison Government on the big energy companies to put customers first. For too long the big energy companies have focused on their massive profits. We have demanded they put customers first, and lower their power prices.…
Ross Vasta, Member for Bonner is encouraging locals to contribute to the Australian War Memorial initiative Places of Pride— an online national register of war memorials will record the locations and images of every publicly accessible memorial in Australia. Mr Vasta said Places of Pride reminds Australians that, irrespective of distance, the stories told at…
The Liberal National’s Government will help people in Bonner living with an eating disorder get access to life-saving treatment with a $115 million landmark package. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta welcomed the announcement and said for the first time; those Australians with severe eating disorders will now be able to access a comprehensive treatment…
The Liberal National Government is making it easier for households and small businesses in Bonner to compare prices, products, services and providers across the banking, energy and telecommunications sectors. Mr Vasta said that new laws, which were introduced into the Parliament this week, will establish a ‘Consumer Data Right’ for individuals and small businesses in…
Griffith University in the Bonner region has been awarded a total of $200,000 which will fund five additional journalism scholarships. The grants are part of the Regional Journalism Scholarships Program, under which $2.29 million is being awarded to 16 journalism schools across the nation. Minister for Communications and the Arts Mitch Fifield said the grants…
As part of International Day of People with Disability celebrations, the Australian Government will provide $60,000 to support an ABC scholarship for disability content makers living in regional Australia. Ross Vasta is encouraging people with disability living in or around Bonner to apply for this unique opportunity. “Living with disability in a regional town or…