Ross Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner, has today encouraged voluntary organisations in Bonner to apply for the 2011 round of Volunteer Grants, which opened this week. Volunteer grants were first introduced by the Howard Government in recognition of the valuable contribution voluntary groups make to the community. 2011 marks the tenth year of their operation.The…
Residents of Bonner and their children are encouraged to spend time on Anzac Day reflecting on the sacrifice servicemen and women have made and are currently making in defending Australia, the Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said today. Mr Vasta said the Anzac legend was born on 25 April 1915, when Australian and New Zealand…
Ross Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner, wishes to remind those men and women who have given military service to Australia that they may be eligible for a Certificate of Appreciation under the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service commemorations program. Certificates of Appreciation are available in respect to the following conflicts and events: Second World War,…
Mr Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner, has today announced that 65 years after being honourably discharged from the Australian Army, Frederick William Aubrey (AUB) Daw will be finally recognised for his wartime service. In a ceremony at the Bonner Electorate office on Monday 11th of April, Mr Daw will be presented with two service medals…
High school students in years 10, 11 and 12 are being invited to take part in a new national competition called “My First Speech”. Organised by the House of Representatives, students need to write and video a 3 minute speech as if it was their first speech to parliament. “This is a great opportunity for…
Ross Vasta, Federal MP for Bonner, believes that the Carbon tax would be a disaster for the people of Bonner. “This is not a debate about whether Climate Change exists or does not exists it is a fight to stop the Labor Government bringing in a tax that they do not even believe is…
As Anzac Day approaches, we stand together and remember all those Australians who fought and gave their lives on behalf of an eternally grateful nation. As we remember those of wars past, we should also take a moment to spare a thought for those Australian soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen who are currently serving abroad.…
In Federal Parliament today, Ross Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner praised the actions of Craig Bowen and Steve Creevey who have both been awarded a commendation from the Federal Government’s Bravery Awards Department. In the announcement gazetted officially today, the two men from the Manly chapter of the Brisbane Coast Guard will receive a Commendation…
Ross Vasta has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s Draft Report on Disability Care and Support. “The release of the Productivity Commission’s Draft Report is an important step towards providing a better deal for people with disability and their carers in Bonner,” Mr Vasta said. “The current system of support for people with disability…
Julia Gillard and Bob Brown and their Labor-Green alliance have launched a full-scale assault on Australian families and their household budgets. “The new carbon tax will hit household budgets and hurt families,” said Ross Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner. Just prior to the 2010 election, Ms Gillard told Australians “there will be no carbon tax…