Today, a group of young people involved in the Australian Government’s Green Army program can be proud of their contributions to their community and the environment. I was delighted to join participants, project sponsors and service provider Conservation Volunteers Australia at one of the many sites that has been revegetated through the Restoring Bushland on…
Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has turned her back on Phillip Island residents campaigning for reticulated natural gas. In response to a letter I wrote to the Minister in April regarding natural gas supply to the Island, Minister D’Ambrosio said residents should instead purchase energy efficient appliances. This a woeful response from…
It was fantastic to finally reach Cowes Jetty on Friday, August 7 after 19 days on the road and 500km. I want to thank Cowes Primary School, the last of 56 schools visited along the way, for the warm welcome on Friday morning. Throughout the course of the walk, I was joined by more than…
Flinders MP Greg Hunt met with representatives from Mayflower Homes as well as Lang Lang Aged Care Support Group members and State Member for Bass Brian Paynter at the site of the proposed Aged Care Centre for Lang Lang. Minister Hunt said the proposed location was well-placed in the heart of the township. “It is…
The Australian Government is building safer roads and a stronger economy by providing $3.157 million to fix nine dangerous black spots in the Flinders electorate. This funding will provide significant improvements to a number of local roads and intersections, increasing safety for road users. Intersections to receive funding under the Black Spot Programme include: •…
The Australian Government is building safer roads and a stronger economy by providing $3.157 million to fix nine dangerous black spots in the Flinders electorate. This funding will provide significant improvements to a number of local roads and intersections, increasing safety for road users. Intersections on the Mornington Peninsula to receive funding under the Black…
Parents caring for children with autism or a disability are encouraged to attend a Community Meeting at Abacus Learning Centre on Tuesday, July 28. The meeting will take place during the Hastings leg of my 500km Walk for Autism. Parents caring for children with autism or a disability have a tough job and do incredibly…
Today I officially set off on my 500km walk around the electorate to increase awareness about autism and raise funds for Abacus Learning Centre in Hastings and Amaze (Autism Victoria). We braved the chilly conditions at Arthurs Seat this morning to start the 19 day journey. It was terrific to see so many supporters turn…
I am pleased to announce that a total of 273 premises in Catani and Koo Wee Rup are benefitting from superfast internet speeds with the NBN Co activating its fixed wireless network in the region. The activation of fixed wireless towers in Catani and Koo Wee Rup in recent weeks shows the Coalition Government is…
I am pleased to announce that a total of 273 premises in Catani and Koo Wee Rup are benefitting from superfast internet speeds with the NBN Co activating its fixed wireless network in the region. The activation of fixed wireless towers in Catani and Koo Wee Rup in recent weeks shows the Coalition Government is…
