The Australian: BILL Shorten’s critique of the government’s indigenous policy is disappointing and misguided. Last week, on this page, he criticised the government for its budget savings of 4.5 per cent in indigenous specific programs. “A brutal and heartless cut”, the Opposition Leader wrote, that was putting “hard-won progress in recent years in jeopardy”. The…
DetailsThe Australian: THE Australian Council of Social Services’ critique of the Abbott government’s “earn or learn” policy may be well-intentioned, but it is misguided. ACOSS fails to acknowledge that while the present system supports the vulnerable it also creates welfare dependence, just as destructive as income poverty, among thousands of capable people. Noel Pearson has been the…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, and Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Hon Jamie Briggs MP, today announced funding of $81,900 to fix four dangerous Napoleon Road black spots in Rowville. The approved projects for Rowville will see exclusive right turn lanes built for Napoleon Road at the intersections of…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has welcomed the opening of Nominations for the 2014 National Disability Awards, giving Australians the opportunity to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are having a positive impact on the lives of people with disability. “The National Disability Awards allow us to recognise people across a…
DetailsThe Abbott Coalition Government is building a stronger economy by supporting apprentices to successfully complete their qualification. The Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, said the Government is delivering on its commitment to introduce Trade Support Loans for apprentices to encourage more young people to take up a trade and complete their qualification.…
DetailsA Victorian asphalt business using recycled tyres to help build roads is a great example of how creating a cleaner environment is good for business. Environment Minister Greg Hunt and Federal Member for Aston Alan Tudge today opened the Downer Bayswater asphalt manufacturing facility. The facility produces asphalt from a range of recycled materials which…
DetailsMinister for Justice, Hon Michael Keenan MP and Federal Member for Aston, Hon Alan Tudge MP, today announced funding for security cameras at Mountain Gate, Wantirna Mall and Studfield Shops as well as mobile cameras for Knox Police. The funding implements election commitments made by Mr Tudge. Funding will come out of the Coalition Government’s…
DetailsThe Hon Alan Tudge MP, Federal Member for Aston, said the Abbott Government’s first Budget is laying the foundations for a strong and prosperous economy with less debt. “At the election, the Coalition made the solemn promise to get the Budget back under control, as well as scrap the Carbon Tax, end the waste, stop…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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.…
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