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…
Brisbane City Council has completed a major upgrade of the Green Camp Road corridor, reducing congestion and improving safety for all road users. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the upgrade was part of Council’s $1.3 billion investment to tackle traffic congestion across Brisbane. “Council is taking real action on congestion across the city, with 90…
The Morrison Government today announced a $6.5 million funding boost for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Appeals providers and to continue the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) Decision Support Pilot. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher today announced additional funding of $160,000 to Queensland Advocacy Inc and an additional $65,000 for Speaking up…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta is delivering for Bayside sporting women. Mr Vasta has today announced $580,000 for Bayside United Football Club to build female amenities, female referee facilities and a parent’s room at the Bayside sporting club. Mr Vasta said this is an important project for the Bayside community and was proud the…
The Liberal National Government will list crucial medicines for Cancer, Parkinson’s and motor neurone on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), saving patients in Bonner up to $300,000 a year. Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said our Government will invest $19 million to broaden the PBS listing of Adcetris® (brentuximab vedotin) to include treatment of cutaneous…
The Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment for immediate action to protect the Great Barrier Reef with the recent announcement of $19 million in water quality grants through the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF). These grants are made possible through the Morrison Government’s $443 million game-changing investment into restoring and protecting the Great Barrier…
The Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta has welcomed the investment into local sporting infrastructure as part of the second $30 million round of the Coalition’s Community Sport Infrastructure Program. Mr Vasta secured $187,686 for Mt Gravatt Vultures AFL club to upgrade night lighting, install field irrigation systems and construct coaching boxes and spectator facilities.…
118 new residential aged care places worth $67,200 each annually will be provided in Bonner, Ross Vasta announced today. The new places at Garden City Retirement Village and Aveo Carindale will provide a welcome boost to aged care services in Bonner and are part of the Morrison Government’s record funding and expansion of aged care.…
Combating violence against women and children in Bonner remains one of the Morrison Government’s top priorities, as part of its plan to keep Australians safe. The Morrison Government is proud to be making the largest ever Commonwealth investment of $328 million for prevention and frontline services through the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women…