The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, said the Coalition is delivering $3 billion towards the completion of Melbourne’s vital East West Link project. Mr Tudge said this budget funding will enable the full East West Link project to be completed, easing traffic congestion on the Monash freeway and providing Knox residents…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, said that the Coalition has set aside over $1.5 million in funding for local sporting facilities, fulfilling his election commitments. As part of the newly established Community Development Grants Program, 12 different Knox sporting infrastructure projects have been funded in the federal budget on Tuesday night.…
The Coalition Government has delivered on its commitment to improve the security and safety of Scoresby and Alchester Villages, Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, said today. The 2014-15 Federal Budget includes funding under the Coalition Government’s Safer Streets Programme, where proceeds of crime will be directed to fund local crime prevention projects…
Department of Human Services staff in Boronia have been commended for their work supporting locals during a visit today by Minister for Human Services, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, and Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP. During a tour of the Boronia service centre, Minister Payne was full of praise for the…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, is encouraging community groups to apply for funding for projects commemorating Australia’s military history. With the centenary of Anzac fast approaching in 2015, the ‘Saluting Their Service’ grants programme helps the Australian community from all walks of life to contribute to the commemoration of those…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced a $189,921 funding boost to Home and Community Care services in Knox. Frail, older people and younger people with a disability in Knox will get extra support to stay in their own homes thanks to the additional funding. This includes assistance for nursing…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, will be joining thousands of Knox residents at services commemorating Anzac Day this Friday. Mr Tudge said services will be held throughout Knox, including Boronia, Bayswater, Ferntree Gully and Rowville. “Anzac Day allows us all to take a moment to reflect and recognise the men…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, is calling on the Knox Council, community groups and individuals to submit ideas and proposals for new Green Army environmental projects throughout Knox. The Green Army is a voluntary programme that funds hands-on, practical, grassroots action to support local environment and heritage conservation projects across…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, today celebrated the first birthday of the Headspace Centre in Knox Ozone. Twelve months ago, the Centre opened after a two year campaign led by Mr Tudge that saw 10,000 signatures collected, calling for its establishment in the popular Knox Ozone precinct. The Centre provides…
The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced that the government is delivering on its long-standing promise to deliver fair indexation to veterans’ pensions. The Abbott Government has passed legislation that finally delivers fair indexation to Defence Force Retirement Benefits scheme (DFRB) and Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits scheme (DFRDB)…