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…
DetailsOver 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.…
DetailsRoss 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government is making it easier for households and small businesses in Bonner to compare prices, products, services and providers across the banking, energy and telecommunications sectors. Mr Vasta said that new laws, which were introduced into the Parliament this week, will establish a ‘Consumer Data Right’ for individuals and small businesses in…
DetailsGriffith University in the Bonner region has been awarded a total of $200,000 which will fund five additional journalism scholarships. The grants are part of the Regional Journalism Scholarships Program, under which $2.29 million is being awarded to 16 journalism schools across the nation. Minister for Communications and the Arts Mitch Fifield said the grants…
DetailsAs part of International Day of People with Disability celebrations, the Australian Government will provide $60,000 to support an ABC scholarship for disability content makers living in regional Australia. Ross Vasta is encouraging people with disability living in or around Bonner to apply for this unique opportunity. “Living with disability in a regional town or…
DetailsMember for Bonner Ross Vasta has today welcomed the Liberal National Government’s $100 million announcement that Australians fighting cancer will soon benefit when five new cancer listings are made available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Mr Vasta said, “From December 1, eligible patients throughout the region with certain forms of leukaemia, advanced tumours of…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government will expand free access to glucose monitoring devices for pregnant women, children and more adults with type 1 diabetes, saving people in Bonner up to $7,000 a year. Mr Vasta welcomed the $100 million announcement and said the investment guarantees certainty. “This additional funding over the next four years will ensure…
DetailsMember for Bonner Ross Vasta has praised the initiative of Wynnum locals to establish a community garden in the green space near the Woolworths shopping centre on Florence Street. Mr Vasta said he had been approached by local business owners, Charlene Lestley from Crystal Rose Gallery and Cherie Attias from Reel Cutz for Men, with…
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