The Australian AS Kevin Rudd and other Labor MPs seek a boost to the Newstart Allowance, the government appears caught between its desire to lift unemployment benefits and the fiscal realities. It’s thought poverty in this country is a need that is well understood but cannot be met in the budget. But is that right?…
DetailsFederal Member for Aston Alan Tudge was proud to support the Tirhatuan Golf Club’s Christmas Golf Day and annual toy run. The annual toy run donates gifts to Windemere Family Services who then distribute them to local families in need this Christmas. The toys are donated by members of the golf club. Mr Tudge said…
DetailsFederal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP has welcomed the opening of the CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) System at Boronia Junction Shopping Centre. The system will assist police in the surveillance of the area while also providing valuable evidence to help track down those responsible for crime and antisocial behaviour. Images from the centre will…
DetailsYoung adults across Knox have nominated housing affordability, local jobs, and public transport as their top concerns in a survey recently undertaken by Federal Member for Aston, Alan Tudge MP. The survey asked adults aged 18-25 to share their views on what issues matter to them. Hundreds of surveys have been returned, with more coming…
DetailsAustralian Financial ReviewThe Prime Minister’s Asian Century White Paper aims for our school system to be in the world’s top five by 2025, but expectations in our curriculum do not support this goal. To reach the top, we should follow the example set by the United Kingdom and deliberately benchmark what our kids learn against…
DetailsFederal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP has warned the end of the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme (CDDS) on December 1 would put the health of many older and low income residents in Knox at risk. The Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme (CDDS) provided up to $4,250 in Medicare dental benefits over two years…
DetailsLocal Knox Gardens Primary student Charmaine Chin has been one of the first to receive an Aston Shield for 2012, recognised for displaying outstanding school citizenship and being a role model for others. Over the next few weeks Alan Tudge MP, Federal Member for Aston, will be presenting the award to schools across Knox at…
DetailsFederal Member for Aston Alan Tudge MP has congratulated the 27 local schools, churches and other community groups on their success in obtaining an Australian Volunteer Grant this year. The Volunteer Grants program was introduced by the Australian Parliament to provide small grants to assist volunteer organisations in the local community. It provides funding up…
DetailsChildcare costs, the increasing burden of government regulation and the availability of quality teachers and carers were all topics of discussion at a Childcare Forum hosted by Federal Member for Aston, Alan Tudge MP. Dozens of interested parents and childcare providers came to hear from special guests Shadow Minister for Childcare and Early Childhood Learning…
DetailsAustralian Financial Review, Our higher education sector is set for a massive transformation whether we like it or not. Just as the newspaper and retailing industries are facing disruptions due to the internet, so will the education sector. It will be challenging to existing institutions but potentially hugely beneficial to Australians – if we get…
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