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…
DetailsRoss 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…
DetailsRoss 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…
DetailsRoss 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…
DetailsLocal 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…
DetailsRoss 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…
DetailsOver 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…
DetailsRoss Vasta, Federal Member for Bonner, said he stood up for Fair Indexation in the Parliament today. “Today the House of Representatives voted against a Coalition proposal to give our veterans a fair go”, Ross Vasta said. “The Coalition moved to prevent further debate on the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 until…
DetailsRoss Vasta, Member for Bonner, said Julia Gillard’s attempt at blaming others for surging electricity prices was laughable given that she introduced the world’s biggest carbon tax only weeks ago. “The electricity bills are starting to arrive throughout Bonner and families and businesses are starting to experience ‘bill shock’ from Julia Gillard’s carbon tax”, said…
DetailsRoss Vasta today called on Bonner community members to have their say about who should be the next Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero. Nominations are now open for the Australian of the Year Awards 2013. You can nominate online at www.australianoftheyear.org.au,…
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