Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP has announced that the Australian Government will extend the eligibility for the National Police Service Medal. Ross Vasta said until now, police officers whose service concluded between 14 February 1975 and 30 October 2008 were ineligible for this distinguished medal. The National Police Service Medal recognises 15…
DetailsThe launch of the Green Army is getting closer and the Government is now calling on councils and community groups to submit ideas for new projects in Bonner. An application form and project guidelines for Green Army projects are now available for organisations to begin planning new projects under the Green Army Programme. “The…
DetailsThe Abbott Coalition Government has delivered its election promise to 57,000 military superannuants and their families. 385 of veterans living in Bonner will benefit from the Government’s legislation which delivers fair indexation. Ross Vasta MP welcomed the passage of the Defence Force Retirement Benefits Legislation Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill 2014 through…
DetailsMajor works are set to kick-off on Brisbane’s south side, with McIlwain Civil awarded one of the Gateway Motorway project’s main contracts.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said works for the Gateway Upgrade South project include upgrading Mount Gravatt-Capalaba Road and the Gateway Motorway interchange at Wishart.“Mount Gravatt-Capalaba Road…
DetailsRegistrations are now open for events during Australian Heritage Week 2014 and I encourage everyone in Bonner to get involved. Australian Heritage Week is an annual national celebration of the places, buildings, landscapes and stories of our local communities and provides a link to our nation’s heritage. Local groups and communities in…
DetailsRoss Vasta welcomes news the Prime Minister has recommended the establishment of a Royal Commission to inquire into alleged financial irregularities associated with the affairs of trade unions. It will inquire into the activities relating to ‘slush funds’ and other similar funds and entities established by, or related to, the affairs of these organisations. “This…
DetailsOlder people in Bonner will get extra support and care services-such as cleaning, meals, nursing care and transport-to remain living independently at home thanks to a $1,280,052 Australian Government investment. The Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP, said the funding was part of a $240 million investment under the Commonwealth Home and Community Care (HACC)…
DetailsRoss Vasta welcomes the decision by the Australian Taxation Office to withdraw its draft ruling about the way GST is applied to moveable home sites. The decision means there will be no change to the longstanding GST treatment of rented mobile homes. Submissions about the draft ruling convinced the ATO that mobile home…
DetailsRoss Vasta Member for Bonner said he was pleased with the progress the new Government has made in the first 100 days since the election. Monday 16 December marks 100 days since the 7 September election. “We are implementing the plan that we took to the election to build a strong, prosperous economy and…
DetailsThe launch of the Emergency+ smartphone app by the Australian Government. When activated, the Emergency+ app provides users with their GPS reference which they can verbally provide to an emergency call taker to pinpoint their physical location. The increase in mobile phone use by Australians means that more than 65 per…
Details