July 31st 2014 The Federal Member for Bennelong, John Alexander, is encouraging locals to nominate traffic Black Spots in the area for Federal Government funding. The Australian Government is getting on with delivering safer roads and a stronger economy in New South Wales by removing limits that restrict the number of Black Spot projects […]
Archive | July, 2014
Support for Entrepreneurial Businesses in Bennelong
July 28th 2014 Federal MP John Alexander says the Australian Government is working with local businesses in Bennelong to create new opportunities, new markets and new jobs. The new $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme (EIP) is putting in place the supporting infrastructure to help businesses become more robust and build on their strengths, as […]
Violence against Women and Children is unacceptable in Bennelong
July 18th 2014 Domestic and family violence and sexual assault against women and children is utterly unacceptable, said Federal Member for Bennelong, John Alexander. Mr Alexander attended the Parliament House Launch of the Second Action Plan on 15 July 2014, joining Coalition Parliamentarians in reaffirming the Government’s strong commitment to making Australia a safe […]
Trade Support Loans to Help Apprentices Complete their Training
16 July 2014 The Abbott Coalition Government is building a stronger economy by supporting apprentices to successfully complete their qualification The legislation for Trade Support Loans has been passed by the Parliament, allowing loans of up to $20,000 over the four years of an apprenticeship. Federal Member for Bennelong, John Alexander, said the […]
RESEARCH TO FOCUS ON TYPE 1 JUVENILE DIABETES
16 July 2014 John Alexander has congratulated the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) on receiving funding from the Australian Government to fund important research into Type 1 juvenile diabetes. Minister for Education, the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP, announced approval of the funding and commencement of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Special Research Initiative for […]
MOTIONS: Carbon pricing
14 July 2014 Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (11:37): I rise to speak in support of this motion and to commend the member for Ryan for her initiative on this important policy matter. There is no single issue that has more clearly represented the policy divide between this government and those opposite than the carbon tax. […]
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Eastwood Ryde Netball Association, Ryde Regional Radio
14 July 2014 Mr ALEXANDER (Bennelong) (16:01): The Eastwood Ryde Netball Association is the governing body of 31 netball clubs across our region and offers a wonderful competition for all ages and abilities. This year ERNA celebrates 60 years of keeping locals of all ages involved in sport and delivering great success to our local […]
Child Care Benefit increases for families
10 July 2014 The standard hourly rate of Child Care Benefit families receive will increase by the CPI this week, as highlighted in the recent Federal Budget. The federal member for Bennelong, John Alexander says notes “this could see a lower income family, with one child in full-time care, receive up to $264[1] extra […]
EXPORTERS AND CONSUMERS TO BENEFIT FROM HISTORIC TRADE DEAL
9 July 2014 Bennelong MP John Alexander says the historic trade agreement the Abbott government has signed with Japan will leverage our strengths to help drive growth and job creation. The Japan Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) will result in more than 97 per cent of Australia’s exports to Japan receiving preferential access or […]
Helping More Young Australians Into Work
1 July 2014 From today, young job seekers have access to new incentives and additional financial support to help them move from welfare to work, Federal member for Bennelong, John Alexander said. Mr Alexander said the government was targeting financial assistance to help more young Australians into work. “From 1 July 2014, young Australians […]