In his key budget speech to the Federal Parliament, Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, highlighted the significant boost to small businesses in Knox. Mr Tudge noted that there are 11,000 small businesses in Knox making them the “backbone of our local economy.” He highlighted that the budget measures will provide immediate benefits,…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced the Federal Government is investing $1 million as part of a project by Boronia manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to advance their manufacturing capability. GSK, together with the Federal Government, will invest $4.18 million in new technology expanding a pilot facility for the production of biologicals…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, is encouraging community groups and Knox Council to apply for funding for projects in Knox. Knox Council and incorporated not-for-profit organisations in Knox are now able to apply for funding of between $20,000 and $10 million for capital infrastructure projects under Round Two of…
The 2015 Budget is a ‘have a go’ Budget that will help local families and small businesses said Hon Alan Tudge MP, Federal Member for Aston. “The big winners in this Budget are families and small businesses. “This Budget will deliver jobs, growth and opportunity in a way that is responsible, measured and fair. “It…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, said the 2015 Budget is the next step in the Government’s plan to build a strong, safe and prosperous future for all Australians. “The Budget is about building jobs, growth and opportunity and providing a credible path to surplus,” Mr Tudge said. “The new $5.5 billion…
The Abbott Government has kept $3 billion for the East West Link in the federal budget as a Contingent Liability. “The Abbott Government regards the much-needed East West Link as a project of national significance that will create thousands of jobs and reduce congestion for Victorians,” Mr Tudge said. “People in Knox know how important…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced that Knox Council will receive over $1 million for local roads in 2015-16. As part of the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Programme, Knox Council will receive up to $1.017 million to maintain and upgrade local roads throughout Knox in the coming financial…
Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, said Knox has received a significant boost in the 2015 Budget. “The Coalition Government’s new Stronger Communities Programme will provide $45 million over two years to fund small capital projects in local communities,” Mr Tudge said. “Our community will receive funding of $150,000 per year for two…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, said the 2015 Budget delivers a $4.4 billion Jobs for Families package to give parents more choice and opportunity to work. “The 2015 Budget delivers on the Government’s commitment to support families by making child care simpler, more affordable, more flexible, and more accessible,” Mr…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, hosted the Assistant Minister for Social Services at a local Disability Forum last week in Rowville to discuss disability services and the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Minister Fifield is responsible for disability services at the federal level, including the rollout of the…