This week’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook confirms the strength of the Australian economy and that the budget will return to surplus. Returning the budget to surplus is part of the Liberal National Government’s plan to keep the economy strong and guarantee the essential services people in Bonner rely on. Federal Member for Bonner Ross…
The Liberal National Government will support our older Australians and our ageing population in Bonner with a $185 million medical research package focused on ageing, aged care and dementia. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said the 10-year Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission will be funded through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and its…
Bonner students and locals will benefit from greater access to environmental education thanks to a grant received from Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta. Mr Vasta advocated and secured $2,800 for the Bulimba Creek Catchment Group as part of the Federal Government’s $22.5 million Stronger Communities Programme. Mr Vasta said this funding will enable the…
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…