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…
DetailsParents 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…
DetailsIn an extraordinary interview today on The Bolt Report, Labor frontbencher Joel Fitzgibbon confirmed that Bill Shorten and the Labor Party would be introducing a carbon tax 2.0. It was with great hubris that Bill Shorten told the ALP conference on Friday, in words of one syllable, that “the ETS was not a tax.” Well…
DetailsToday on National Tree Day, I’m pleased to invite community groups, organisations and individuals around the country to start their own tree planting projects by applying for grants under Round Two of the 20 Million Trees Programme. The 20 Million Trees Programme is an Australian Government commitment to invest $50 million over four years to…
DetailsBill Shorten and the Labor Party have today confirmed their plans for the world’s highest carbon tax, as a part of the resolutions passed at the ALP Conference. If elected, Labor will re-introduce a carbon tax which will result in a huge electricity tax spike for all Australian households and businesses. No matter if Labor…
DetailsToday Bill Shorten committed to force higher electricity and gas prices on Australian families and put jobs at risk. It's back to the future for Labor. It's Julia Gillard's carbon tax all over again. The choice at the next election could not be clearer. A vote for Bill Shorten is a vote for higher electricity…
DetailsIs there an environmental or conservation project in your region that would benefit from practical, on-ground support? Are you aged between 17 and 24 and interested in gaining practical training and experience while being paid to work in your local environment? Or do you know someone who might be? If so, find out about the…
DetailsTens of thousands of school children around Australia are today celebrating Schools Tree Day – which together with National Tree Day on Sunday brings communities together in a nationwide event to support and care for our environment. Schools Tree Day raises awareness about care and preservation of our environment and gets children outside connecting with…
DetailsToday we see Bill Shorten trying to create a massive distraction from last week’s massive shadow Cabinet leak about his massive secret plan for a massive carbon tax. What we see today is a failed leader desperately trying to divert attention away from his plan to push up power bills. Last week Labor was caught…
DetailsToday 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…
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