The Abbott Coalition Government is building a stronger economy by supporting apprentices to successfully complete their qualification. The legislation for Trade Support Loans has been passed by the Parliament, allowing loans of up to $20,000 over the four years of an apprenticeship. Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said the Government is delivering on its commitment…
Please find below the Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s statement on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families affected. MALAYSIA AIRLINES FLIGHT MH17 The thoughts and prayers of all Australians today are with the families and loved ones of the Australians that have tragically been killed on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.…
Yesterday’s vote by the Senate to repeal the Carbon Tax is great news for local families and small businesses,” Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today. “Scrapping the Carbon Tax will save the average household around $550 a year, including around $200 on the average household electricity bill, and around $70 on the average gas…
People looking for aged care services in Bonner will now have access to an online tool that will help them estimate their aged care costs, Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said today. “The Fee Estimator, available online or via phone, will allow people to enter their income and assets, and receive an estimate of the…
The standard hourly rate of Child Care Benefit families in Bonner receive will increase by the CPI today, as highlighted in the recent Federal Budget. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said, “This could see a lower income family, with one child in full-time care, receive up to $264[1] extra this year in the Child Care…
Work towards the commencement of the 20 Million Trees Programme is continuing to progress and the Government is now seeking feedback from organisations who may wish to be involved in the rollout, Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said today. 20 Million Trees will be implemented through two streams: competitive grants to land managers and…
Ross Vasta would like to congratulate students from Holland Park State High School, Iona College and Moreton Bay College who have been awarded one of the nation’s top prizes for Year 12 students undertaking Vocational Education and Training in School (VETiS). The following students are among 500 students to receive the Australian Vocational Student…
There has been some general interest expressed by Returned and Services Leagues (RSLs) and other community and heritage organisations seeking surplus Defence Equipment for public display. Therefore, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence has advised of the Department of Defence’s disposal process pertaining to equipment with historical significance. During the disposal planning…
Long day care services in Bonner can apply to share in the largest-ever investment in the professional development of their educators. Ross Vasta announced the opening of applications for the Abbott Government’s $200 million Long Day Care Professional Development Programme (LDCPDP). Mr Vasta said all long day care services were eligible to apply, with additional…
The Abbott Government is honouring its election commitment to invest $100 million in telecommunications infrastructure to improve mobile coverage in outer metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. Inadequate mobile phone coverage remains a significant issue for Australians living, working and travelling in regional and remote areas of the country. “The Abbott government understands the…