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Mal BROUGH MP
In this edition
AGED CARE FUNDING
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES
IN THE ELECTORATE
BUSINESS TALK
FISHER PROGRESS REPORT
LISTENING POSTS
CONTACT DETAILS
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Big win for the Sunshine Coast
In December I announced a big win for the Sunshine Coast with 570 new
federally funded aged care places to be delivered across the region worth just
under $32 million annually.
Of the 570 new aged care places, 526 will be new residential aged care places
and a further 44 will be new home care places that will help older Australians
remain living in their own home for as long as possible.
This is fantastic news for our region as it will help to meet demand for quality
aged care services in our community and provide world class residential
options for residents. The funding will also be beneficial for the construction
industry and create hundreds of permanent jobs once completed.
It is anticipated that the new aged care places will become available from 2016.
For more information visit www.dss.gov.au/2014ACAR
Did you know...
Did you know that my office can organise congratulatory messages for special
anniversaries (50 or 60 years of marriage) and 90th and 100th birthdays.
Messages from the Queen can be arranged for 60 years of marriage and
100th birthdays.
Between 3 to 5 weeks notice is required.
Please contact my office on 5493 5556 for more information.
Mr & Mrs Dennison of Mooloolaba
with their 60th Wedding Anniversary
message from the Queen
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Business talk
Businesses benefit from red tape removal
Did you know that the Commonwealth Government
has removed over 10,000 pieces and over 50,000
pages of legislation since being elected in 2013?
power we have announced more than $2.1 billion in red
and green tape savings for the business and not-for-profit
sectors.
Small businesses are the heart of the Sunshine Coast
economy and the removal of red tape is going a long
way to delivering on the Government’s mission to build
a strong and prosperous economy.
The removal of red tape makes a real difference to small
business owners by saving them both time and money,
reducing the tax compliance burden with administrative
changes to GST and PAYG reporting.
I have had numerous discussions with small business
owners in our region about red tape and I am pleased
to say that since the Government was elected into
Getting the balance right on
competition policy
During a speech in Parliament late last year I sought to
re-shape the competition policy debate.
was timely that we think about the sort of Australia we want
for the next generation.
My speech highlighted just a few of the many success
stories from right here on the Sunshine Coast that
would not have occurred without allowing small
business players to facilitate new growth opportunities
by working together, supporting each other and
collaborating to achieve innovation, job creation and
long-term sustainability.
I want to see strong competition and I want small and
medium businesses on the Sunshine Coast and across
Australia to have every opportunity to succeed and create
the opportunities and wealth our regions need to thrive.
More Federal Government
is a critical debate and one which I am very passionate
support for local roadThis
about.
To see my speech visit my YouTube page
network
With the Harper review into competition policy due to
deliver its final report to Government in March, I felt it
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Mal meets with Paul Rae from Aussie Smokehouse at Warana. Paul was able to grow his business because of
opportunities provided locally. Paul’s hams recently won the Best Leg Ham in Australia award.
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In the Electorate
Safer Streets Funding
I am very pleased to announce that, as part of my election
commitment, the Glass House Country Chamber of
Commerce have received their first instalment of Safer
Streets funding for the installation of CCTV in Glasshouse
Mountains, Beerwah and Landsborough.
The CCTV will cover hot spots in both townships near the
railway stations and nearby shops and will greatly assist in
crime prevention and prosecuting any offenders.
It is expected that the CCTV will be operational by the end
of October 2015.
Mal discussing safety concerns near Landsborough station
Important discussions on health reform
One of my first priorities for 2015 was to talk to the local
medical community about health reform.
On 3 February I hosted a Health Forum with 40 local
medical professionals where I presented my views on
Medicare reform and where I believe the Government
should be focusing their efforts.
I was very pleased to see the local medical community
express their desire to work collaboratively with
Government to ensure that any health reform is
appropriate, sustainable and ultimately provides the best
health outcomes.
In the same week I hosted Health Minister Sussan Ley
in the electorate as part of her consultation on Medicare
reform.
Minister Ley attended meetings in my office with local
doctors and pharmacists and I am happy to say that her
approach to consultation is definitely a step in the right
direction when it comes to health reform.
Photo Caption: Health Minister Sussan Ley and local medical
professionals discuss Medicare reform
Council receives Federal boost
In February I was very pleased to announce that the
Sunshine Coast Council received their third payment as
part of the Australian Government’s Financial Assistance
Programme.
The $2.5 million quarterly payment will support the Council
to deliver the services and facilities that are important for
our region.
This funding can be used by the Council for local priority
projects including infrastructure, health, recreation,
environment, employment and road projects.
The Federal Government’s
Financial Assistance Programme
is providing the
Sunshine Coast Council
with over $10 million
this financial year alone
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Recent wins for the region
Community
Business
Infrastructure
Black Spot funding
- intersection of
Queen & Ulm Street,
Caloundra
Peachester History
Committee - WWI Memorial
Wall Plaques
$2,500
Japan-Australia Economic
Partnership Agreement began in
January benefiting local businesses
Kawana Waters RSL Sub
Branch - Anzac Centenary
Commemorative service
$3,000
Education & Employment
TS Centaur Unit Navy Cadets
Display of HMAS AE2
Painting
$258
Qld RSL Bowls Association
Sunshine Coast Zone Veteran & Community Grant
$7,843
Montville Village Association
Restoration of Memorial
Gates and name plaques in
Memorial Close
$4,613
Funding to publish a book
on the Beerburrum soldier
resettlement
University of the
Sunshine Coast Office for Learning
and Teaching (OLT)
grant
$284,000
Capital Grants
Programme Funding
Glasshouse Country
Christian College
$250,000
$2.5 million
Sport
Environment
$13,000
Financial Assistance
Programme - quarterly
payment to Council
$34,500
Green Army Project to commence
erosion mitigation works at
Alexandra Headlands, Buddina and
Maroochydore beaches
Local Sporting
Champion Individual
Grants x 15
Health
570 new federally
funded aged care
places
Throughout 2015 I will be holding Listening Posts around the electorate where
you can come and ask questions, provide feedback or just have a chat.
Upcoming Listening Posts are scheduled for:
• Thursday, 23 April - Currimundi Market Place - all day
• Wednesday, 20 May - Lomond Cres, Bellvista - 2.30pm to 3.30pm
• Saturday, 23 May - Goonawarra Drive, Mooloolaba - 10am to 11am
Listening Posts, including detailed information on locations, will be promoted
prior to the event via my Facebook page.
New contact details
Unfortunately some of the local community directories were not updated in
time and were published with our old details. Our new details are:
‘The Edge’ Upper Level East,
Unit 11, 10 Lake Kawana Boulevard
Bokarina Qld 4575
Postal address:
PO Box 1224,
Buddina Qld 4575
Phone: 07 5493 5556
Fax: 07 5493 8557
$32 million
annually
Hosted the Health Minister in the
Electorate to speak with local medical
professionals on health reform
Listening Posts
You may be aware that in September last year we moved office which
resulted in a change of phone number.
$500 each
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