The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has said that the Federal government will commit $840 million to ensure families in Knox can continue to access up to 15 hours of preschool per week to 2017. Mr Tudge confirmed the Federal government will provide the Victorian Government with another two years of…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, says Dan Andrews has abandoned Melbourne’s east by spending $640 million to scrap the East West Link yet planning to hit eastern suburbs motorists with extended tolls for a western suburbs tunnel. This week, Premier Andrews said he wanted to build a new tollway including…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has presented a lone pine tree and commemorative plaque to every school in Knox to commemorate the centenary of Anzac. Mr Tudge presented the trees, plaque and a copy of Ray Peace’s Knox Anzacs – 1914-1919 book to the school captains of each primary and…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, hosted the Assistant Infrastructure Minister and the RACV at a local Roads & Infrastructure Forum yesterday to discuss community concerns and infrastructure priorities. Mr Tudge hosted the community forum with guests Assistant Minister Hon Jamie Briggs MP and Dave Jones, Manager – Roads &…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, today joined the Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP, to discuss jobs and manufacturing in Boronia. The Prime Minister and Mr Tudge toured Boronia medical manufacturer Baxter Laboratories which manufactures pharmaceutical, sun care and skin care products. Baxter Laboratories began operations in 1994 and…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has welcomed the announcement of a National Ice Action Strategy to tackle the growing ice epidemic in Knox. Announced by the Prime Minister and Minister for Justice, the National Ice Action Strategy will coordinate action from all levels of government and police to ensure targeted, efficient…
The 2015 Knox Relay for Life has raised over $50,000 for the Victorian Cancer Council. Held over the final weekend in March, 30 teams with 409 participants walked or ran throughout the night to raise money for cancer research. The Knox Relay for Life has raised over $300,000 for the Victorian Cancer Council over the…
Bill Shorten has publicly stated his support for more congestion for families, lost productivity for small business and fewer jobs for workers. Asked yesterday if he supports the East West Link, Bill Shorten said “no”. In 2008, Bill Shorten made two submissions in support of East West Link, stating: “ the new East-West Link is crucial…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, is encouraging local businesses to apply for funding support to boost the skills of their workforce. Under the new Industry Skills Fund, businesses can apply for financial support for upskilling and further training of their workforce and/or for skills advice to help identify training…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, is encouraging Knox locals to have their say on strengthening the rules on foreign investment in residential homes. Mr Tudge has received hundreds of emails and calls from concerned locals about the effect of foreign investment on housing affordability and young families trying to…