The Federal Member for Aston, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced that Knox Council will receive an extra $1.6 million over the next two years for road upgrades. Mr Tudge said the extra money will flow as a result of the passage through Federal Parliament of the fuel excise indexation legislation. Every cent…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, said that ideas from the local Ice Public Forum held in Rowville last night will contribute to government policy in the months ahead. The Forum, attended by over 140 local residents, was organised by Mr Tudge and included a panel consisting of the Federal Minister for Justice,…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has announced a local ice public forum for Knox residents to be held in Rowville. Mr Tudge recently welcomed the announcement of a National Ice Action Strategy to tackle the growing ice epidemic, calling on locals to provide feedback on how best tackle the epidemic.…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has called for action to address increasing congestion on the Monash Freeway in a speech to Federal Parliament. Mr Tudge has been fighting for the East West Link and continues to do. However, the Monash Freeway also needs attention. “This is the most important road in…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, is seeking feedback from the local community on proposed changes to citizenship for those who engage in terrorist activity. The Federal Government has announced that it will update the Australian Citizenship Act so that dual nationals who engage in terrorism can be stripped of their citizenship.…
The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has spoken about the devastating effects of ice in Knox in a speech to Federal Parliament and flagged a local Ice Public Forum. Mr Tudge recently welcomed the announcement of a National Ice Action Strategy to tackle the growing ice epidemic, calling on locals to…
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…
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…