Get them ready. Give them a go. Get them a job. That’s the outcome the Turnbull Government’s Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare, Trial, Hire) Programme will drive for thousands of unemployed young Australians aged between 15 and 24 years. The Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said the programme would help improve their chances of finding and…
Moreton Bay Regional Council will construct a new $5 million bridge over the South Pine River at Draper to provide better access and flood immunity for motorists and residents in the local area. Division 10 Councillor Matt Constance said an 80m-long, three-span bridge would be built east of Heather Anne Drive, Draper and replace an…
More than 9,500 families across Dickson are set for child care cost relief and their children will benefit from more early learning opportunities as part of the Turnbull Government’s reforms to the system that passed Parliament this week. The Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said the new reforms would offer relief for families who are…
Preschools and child care centres in the Federal electorate of Dickson can join a national programme which introduces preschoolers to a second language. The Turnbull Government’s Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) programme, after a trial period, is now open nationally. Under the ELLA programme – a play-based way for children to learn – preschoolers can…
Internet fraud and scams is a growing problem in our connected world. Australians reported losing more than $80 million to internet fraud last year according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Common tools that cyber criminals use are; links that are sent by SMS, video links on social media and emails from unknown contacts…
The new year is well and truly underway with children back at school and all of us back into our work routine. After Christmas and New Year, Australia Day looms as an important date on all our calendars. I was privileged on Australia Day to attend Samford Rotary Club’s Citizenship Ceremony and as Minister for…
Australia Day is the time that we announce the annual Dickson Community Awards, which recognise local people who through volunteer work or community service have made our communities a better place and for those who record extraordinary achievements. This year’s Dickson Citizen of the Year was Merv Brown (Samford). This award is to recognise an…
Great to chat with Sam Armytage this morning about the great work Australia Border Force are doing to keep our borders secure and to highlight how important it is for the ABCC Bill to pass Parliament this week. Download Interview with Sam Armytage, Sunrise >
Nominations are now open for my annual Australia Day Awards. These awards recognise local heroes and community groups. If you know someone who lives in Dickson and you think deserves recognition for their service to the community, or achievements in other fields please fill in the nomination form in the ‘Online Office’ tab on my…
Drowning is a leading, but preventable, cause of death for children under five. As the weather heats up and we head into school holidays, it’s imperative to remember the importance of pool safety. Last year the State Government implemented changes to the pool safety regulations in Queensland. The changes include compulsory registration of residential pools, spas…
