Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, today announced that the proposed Knox Honour Roll Major Memorial at the Arboretum in Ferntree Gully has been formally approved by the Federal Government and will soon begin construction. The Federal Government has now delivered $100,000 through the Centenary Grants Program to the Boronia RSL for…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, last week presented an Australian flag to two Wantirna South schoolchildren who will represent Australia at the VEX Robotics World Championships in the United States next month. Yohan Perera, age 12, and Shanna Alice, age 10, are part of a five-person team that will travel…
HON ALAN TUDGE MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE PRIME MINISTER Second Reading The Social Security Legislation Amendment (Increased Employment Participation) Bill 2014 Mr TUDGE (Aston—Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister): The Social Security Legislation Amendment (Increased Employment Participation) Bill 2014 is an important bill because it is about one of the most important…
PARLIAMENT HOUSE, Canberra: I rise to speak on the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2013-2014, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2013-2014 and Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2013-2014. May I start with commending the member for Higgins for that fine contribution, in particular for pointing out some of the myths in relation to Labor’s claims that…
Federal Member for Aston, The Hon Alan Tudge MP, is encouraging Knox locals to get involved in this year’s Clean Up Australia Day. Held on Sunday 2nd March, Clean Up Australia Day highlights the precious nature of our environment and encourages locals to contribute to preserving and protecting their surrounding natural areas. Last year over…
HON ALAN TUDGE MP PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE PRIME MINISTER GOVERNMENT HOUSE, Sydney: Thank you Mr McMullen for your warm welcome. I would like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land on which we meet: the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. Thank you Mr Allen Madden for your warm welcome to country.…
Federal Member for Aston, The Hon Alan Tudge MP, has written to over 600 community groups encouraging them to get involved with the annual Knox Relay for Life event. As Patron of the Knox Relay for Life, Mr Tudge is hoping this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever as the third…
Federal Member for Aston, The Hon Alan Tudge MP, last night joined over 500 guests at The Grand in Wantirna South to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 66th Independence Day. Hosted by the Consul-General of Sri Lanka and joined by a further 24 Consul-Generals and Honorary Consuls representing countries from around the world, Mr Tudge celebrated…
Federal Member for Aston, The Hon Alan Tudge MP, has joined thousands of Australians in the challenge to abstain from alcohol during the month of February as part of the Febfast campaign. Febfast is the original charity movement which challenges Australians to take a 28 day break from alcohol. This year, participants can also take…
Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse. Chinese people all around the world will begin celebrating this very significant occasion today, as it marks the beginning of the first new moon of the Lunar New Year and continues until the end on the full moon day. Federal…