GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR DICKSON COMMUNITIES
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…
DetailsCHANGES TO CITIZENSHIP LAWS INTRODUCED INTO PARLIAMENT
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…
DetailsSTRENGTHENING THE INTEGRITY OF AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP
The Turnbull Government will strengthen Australian citizenship by putting Australian values at the heart of citizenship processes and requirements. Our reforms will ensure applicants are competent in English, have been…
DetailsPUTTING AUSTRALIAN WORKERS FIRST
The Turnbull Government will safeguard Australian jobs by abolishing the Subclass 457 Visa for foreign workers and creating a new temporary visa restricted to critical skills shortages. This will ensure…
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NEW PATH TO JOBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN DICKSON
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…
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FLOOD-RESILIENT BRIDGE FOR DRAPER
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…
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CHILD CARE COST RELIEF FOR DICKSON FAMILIES
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…
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PRESCHOOLERS CAN LEARN A LANGUAGE IN 2017
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…
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STAY SMART ONLINE
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…
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DICKSON’S LOCAL HEROES RECOGNISED
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…
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