A combination of extremely heavy rain, high winds and creek flooding have already caused major damage across our city and we’re expecting more flooding to come over the coming days.While Brisbane River flood levels are expected to be lower than January 2011 (2.6m in the CBD compared to 4.45m in 2011), there is no doubt…
Ross Vasta, Member for Bonner said the release of the Coalition’s plan for Australia would be welcomed throughout Bonner. “Our Plan – Real Solutions for all Australians” was released by the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott on Sunday and explains the direction, values and policy priorities of the next Coalition Government. “Every day between now and…
Ross Vasta, Member for Bonner said Australia Day is a day to count our blessings and to reflect on our achievements as a nation. “I love Australia Day. The citizenship ceremonies, community celebrations and backyard BBQs make it one of the best days of the year”, said Ross Vasta “It’s a day when…
The Christmas period is when most of us get to spend that little bit of extra time with our families and loved ones and to catch up with old friends. It is also a time to reflect on those who won’t be able to spend Christmas with their families and friends, such as the thousands…
Ross Vasta has today welcomed the start of Carers Week 2012 and thanked carers in Bonner for the enormous contribution they make. Carers Week 2012 is being held between Sunday 14 October and Saturday 20 October. There are over two million carers in Australia who are of all ages. Carers can be…
Ross Vasta, Member for Bonner said local communities in Bonner will be able to apply for crime prevention infrastructure such as better lighting, CCTVs and mobile CCTVs, under a major plan announced by the Coalition. Ross Vasta said he welcomed the announcement that a Coalition Government will provide $50 million to tackle crime hotspots…
Ross Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner believes that the Australian victims of overseas terrorism atrocities should receive victim compensation payments just like domestic victims of crime receive. “In a few weeks, we will be commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Bali bombing and I believe it is appropriate for the victims of terrorist events overseas…
Ross Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner recognises the significance of Dementia Awareness Week and the ongoing contribution of Alzheimer’s Australia in supporting and advocating for those living with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Ross Vasta said almost 280,000 people live with dementia with approximately 1,600 new cases diagnosed each week. “Dementia has been singled…
Local Federal MP, Ross Vasta is standing up against the Gillard Government’s abrupt closure of the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme (CDDS), on the 30 November 2012. The Coalition is fighting against this Medicare cut, which abandons chronic disease sufferers. “Many people in Bonner have contacted me to express their anger and worry about the…
Over 22,000 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, including those living in the electorate of Bonner recently learnt they would be able to travel home to see their families at Christmas after the Labor Government was forced to backflip on its mean-spirited cut to their travel entitlements. Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said this was…