Tuesday 24 November 2015: Today I advised my parliamentary colleagues I will not be seeking to earn the support of my beloved Dunkley community at the next election to represent ‘Melbourne’s Riviera’ for an eighth term. After two decades in public life, my family and I have reflected on circumstances following the change of leadership…
Thursday 19th November 2015 Ensuring local students have access to the best possible educational facilities is important to make sure they get the most out of their time at school. Students across our region are continuing to benefit from high quality, up to date facilities with help from the Commonwealth Government. I am delighted to…
Thursday 19th November 2015: Local community groups and the Commonwealth Government funded Green Army teams continue to work together to restore and protect our local environment. It was great to catch up with Friends of the Pines community group representative Gillian Collins and the Green Army team as they jointly restore the Pines Flora and…
Tuesday 17 November 2015: The great thing about TV shows like ‘The Block’, ‘House Rules’ and ‘Reno Rumble’ is that for home owners, renovators and potential buyers it generates a whole world of ideas and possibilities. But where do you go to find out more and get other ideas that might work for your place…
Thursday 12 November 2015: This morning I tabled the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS’s) Progress Report on the implementation and administration of the NDIS. The NDIS is one of the most important social reforms for a generation – a crucial and transformational endeavor of profound importance for our time. Its…
Wednesday 11 November 2015: Subjects: GST and tax reform, Christmas Island, Childcare and Family Tax Benefits and Carbon Emission Targets RAFAEL EPSTEIN: I need Brad Pitt to re-record that so it’s not just gentlemen. However, in the blue corner is Bruce Billson. He is the liberal member for the seat of Dunkley, you will of…
Thursday 5 November 2015: ROAD works designed to reduce the risk of serious crashes occurring at the intersection of the Nepean Highway and Tower Road, near Mt Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, are due to start next week. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the project will include a…
Wednesday 4 November 2015: In many ways, local volunteers are the backbone of our community, providing services to those in need which might not otherwise be available. To help support the work of these selfless men and women, community organisations across the region can now apply for grants of up to $5,000. The grants are…
Monday 2 November 2015: Mornington’s rich history has been brought to life, our streets and into our homes through technology. The Mornington and District Historical Society has used a Commonwealth Government grant to provide the community with access to a wealth of creatively delivered historical information through its website. The $4480 grant used for the…
Wednesday, 28 October 2015: The free trade agreements (FTAs) negotiated by the Coalition Government are a great opportunity to boost jobs, growth, incomes and living standards. Despite this, the union movement has continually campaigned against the China FTA and spread false and misleading information, off the back of robo-calls to local households and push-polling aimed…