The Australian Government is working with local businesses in Bonner to create new opportunities, new markets and new jobs, Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today. The new $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme (EIP) is putting in place the supporting infrastructure to help businesses become more robust and build on their strengths, as well…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, is encouraging people in Bonner to have their say on the recently released interim report proposing improvements to Australia’s welfare system. Mr Vasta says public submissions need to be lodged by Friday, 08 August 2014. “The interim report, A New System for Better Employment and Social Outcomes,…
The Australian Government will hit the road in August to talk to Australian communities about getting involved in the National Landcare Programme. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said community information sessions would be held in capital cities and regional centres across the country from August 4 telling people about the opportunities on offer in…
The Australian Government is working with local businesses in Bonner to create new opportunities, new markets and new jobs, Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today. The new $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme (EIP) is putting in place the supporting infrastructure to help businesses become more robust and build on their strengths, as well as…
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…