The Australian: If a man called for the public gang rape of two prominent women, what would be your response? Revulsion? Outrage? How about giving the man a taxpayer-funded megaphone, live and unvetoed, with a million people listening? This is what the ABC did when they gave the microphone to Zaky Mallah on their flagship…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe Australian: Greg Sheridan provides a seductively simple argument why indigenous people should not be recognised in the constitution: we are all equal citizens and no one should be recognised constitutionally because of their race or heritage. We must move beyond race and treat people as individuals. Sheridan’s argument is based on important liberal principles,…
DetailsThe 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.…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsIn 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,…
DetailsAustralian Financial Review: On Tuesday night, leaders of the corporate and indigenous community gathered at Darling Harbour for the Supply Nation Gala dinner which recognises indigenous entrepreneurship across the nation. I wish the night could be attended by all Australians because it shows the extraordinary, but typically unheralded, work that indigenous business people have done…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
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