The Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton has called on businesses and veterans in the Dickson electorate to nominate for the inaugural Veterans’ Employment Awards. Peter Dutton said the Veterans’ Employment Awards will recognise businesses and organisations that created employment opportunities for veterans and spouses of serving Defence members. It will also recognise veterans who…
This Australian Citizenship Day more than 1,110 people from 88 countries will become Australian citizens at ceremonies across the country. The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton congratulated over 390 new Australians at a special citizenship ceremony at Calamvale Community Sports Centre, encouraging them to commit to the Australian values of democracy, respect,…
Around 2000 seniors from the Dickson electorate visited the Dickson Seniors Expo this week. The two day Expo at the Strathpine Community Centre brought together more than 60 organisations, companies and government agencies to provide useful and important information to our local retirees or those close to retirement. I hope all who attended found it…
More than 60 organisations and businesses will exhibit and provide information sessions at this year’s Dickson Seniors’ Expo. Exhibits will include retirement communities, Seniors’ Social Clubs, travel opportunities, health and wellness and details of Federal, State and Local Government services. The Expo which will be held over two days on August 30 and 31 at…
Students and staff at Mt Maria College in the electorate of Dickson will have full use of new Hospitality Facilities and Library thanks to funding from the Turnbull Government. The Member for Dickson Peter Dutton officially opened the new facility in Petrie today on behalf of the Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham. “It…
The Turnbull Government has launched a new ‘Get the Facts’ about immunisation campaign to encourage Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated. The Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said immunisation rates in Australia are high, but can always be improved. “We know parents want evidence based information to support decision making about childhood…
It’s now been three years since a people smuggler’s boat loaded with Illegal Maritime Arrivals (IMAs) reached Australia. Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) has been an outstanding success thanks to the dedication and determination of the men and women of the 16 Commonwealth agencies that make up the Joint Agency Task Force implementing OSB. Boats were…
Community and ex-service organisations in the electorate of Dickson are invited to apply for grants for projects that deliver sustainable services for younger veterans. The Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said the Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants programme recognises the importance of the transition phase for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel as they leave the…
Community organisations in the electorate of Dickson can now apply for a share of more than $45 million in Australian Government funding for projects to help build inclusive and resilient communities. The Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) grants will help local organisations overcome disadvantage and build strong, safe, socially cohesive communities. The Member for Dickson…
The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (the Bill) has been introduced into Parliament. This Bill implements the commitment made by the Turnbull Government to strengthen the test for Australian citizenship by putting Australian values first. This Bill puts into effect requirements that applicants will pledge…
