The Liberal National Government will invest $32 million so breast cancer patients have life-saving scans covered under Medicare, saving patients up to $1,500 per scan. Health Minister Greg Hunt said two new Medicare items for MRI of the breast will be available from 1 November 2019, which will help with the more accurate diagnosis and treatment…
More than 20,000 Bonner residents will receive a one-off Energy Assistance Payment to help with their next energy bill and cost of living expenses. The payment of $75 for singles and $125 for eligible couples will be exempt from income tax and will be paid automatically before the end of the current financial year, subject…
The Morrison Government is today delivering $85 million towards fixing the level crossing at Lindum Station in Wynnum. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said he is thrilled to have been able to secure this money to fix the disastrous local level crossing which he has been fighting for since 2017. Lindum Crossing is well known to…
Ross Vasta says the next Dorothea Mackellar or Banjo Paterson may be living in Bonner and they should enter Australia’s largest and oldest poetry writing competition. School students in Bonner have until 30 June to enter the 2019 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards. Last year, more than 8,500 students entered the competition. Mr Vasta said writing…
A new Health Funding Facts website has been launched to help Bonner families and communities see how they are benefiting from the Morrison Government’s strong track record on guaranteeing essential health services for all Australians. www.health.gov.au/health-funding-facts is a one-stop-shop enabling Bonner families to access data on how the Morrison Government is investing in: Record health…
The Liberal National Government has taken the first step toward delivering fast rail between the Gold Coast through Brisbane and up to the Sunshine Coast. The Morrison Government will provide $8 million to fund a business case for the corridor as part of its Population Plan to take pressure off the big cities, support the…
Residential aged care providers across Bonner will receive an additional $1.61 million to support the care of their residents, as Morrison Government investments in aged care totalling $467 million take effect from this month (20 March 2019). Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said this equates to an average additional $1800 per resident, which is…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP has announced the Liberals National Government is investing $422,000 to deliver the Mt Gravatt Community Centre for the Mt Gravatt community. Mr Vasta said this was an important project of the Mt Gravatt community and was proud the Morrison Government was yet again delivering for the people of…
The Morrison Government has delivered another increase to payment rates for pension and allowance recipients. From the 20th March more than 29,000 pension and allowance recipients in Bonner will receive a boost in their fortnightly payment. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said pension payments including Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will…
The Liberal National Government is investing $150 million to advance stem cell research that could potentially grow kidneys, repair damaged spinal cords and cure dementia for patients in Bonner. Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said the establishment of the $150 million 10-year Australian Stem Cell Therapies Mission, funded through the Government’s landmark Medical Research Future…