The 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…
DetailsFederal 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
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