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…
The Liberal National Government will support clinical trials to test the effectiveness of a world-first malaria vaccine in an attempt to globally eradicate the deadly disease. Malaria is a condition that affects over two hundred million people each year, including thousands of Australians who acquire it while traveling. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said Rotary…
The Morrison Government will invest more than $22 million to deliver practical environmental projects, giving communities new opportunities to protect and care for their local environment. The Communities Environment Program will provide up to $150,000 to each Federal electorate in 2019-20 for community-led projects that deliver real environmental benefits. The program builds on the Coalition’s…
The Morrison Government is today delivering $400,000 towards planning for the removal of the level crossing at Lindum Station in Wynnum. Lindum Crossing is well known to local residents as a safety hazard and a traffic bottleneck and is in desperate need of a solution. Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge said…
Free access to glucose monitoring devices will save pregnant women, children and more adults in Bonner living with type 1 diabetes up to $7,000 a year from the start of March, thanks to an investment by the Liberal National Government. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said the Government’s investment over the next five years will…
Australia will meet its international climate targets without wrecking the economy and driving power prices sky high. The Morrison Government today announced a $3.5 billion Climate Solutions Package. Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, said Australians recognise climate change and the importance of protecting the environment. “We will meet our global commitments, and do…