Local MP, Karen Andrews has encouraged students on the Gold Coast to research and apply for more than 7,000 higher education courses using a new website launched today. Mrs Andrews said the Course Seeker website would allow prospective undergraduate students to compare and apply for courses that are right for them. “This website provides students with transparent, independent and unbiased information,” Mrs…
DetailsGold Coast consumers and small business will be spared the expense and inconvenience associated with taking financial complaints to court, with the Coalition Government’s Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) open for business as of Thursday 1 November 2018. “This new one-stop shop will deliver free, fast and binding service for all financial complaints, whether they relate to banks, credit providers,…
DetailsLocal Gold Coast schools and community organisations that encourage practical skills, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking can apply for a grant between $2,000 and $20,000 from the Coalition Government. Applications for the Coalition Government’s Maker Projects grants will open on Thursday 8 November. “The Coalition is providing $1 million in grants through the Maker Projects program, supporting the development of…
DetailsFamilies and small businesses on the Gold Coast will benefit from big savings under the Morrison Government’s new plan for affordable and reliable energy. The Morrison Government will: Stop the price gouging by the big energy companies by banning sneaky late payment penalties, requiring them to pass on savings in wholesale prices to customers, strengthening the regulator’s power to crack down…
DetailsEntering new frontiers, the Coalition Government has approved the Australian Space Agency’s Charter to support development of national civil space priorities. The Charter, released today, specifies that an independent, skills-based Advisory Board will provide advice to the Agency Head, Dr Megan Clark AC. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews says the Charter builds on the Coalition’s establishment of the Australian…
DetailsMember for McPherson, Karen Andrews, is today encouraging community organisations and local businesses to get on board to support the opening of round four of the Coalition Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). Greater access to mobile services in regional Australia improve the ability to keep in contact with family and friends; allow better access by farmers to online services…
DetailsLocal students in years 3 to 6 have the opportunity get creative in the lead up to Christmas to win great prizes and have their artwork feature on the official Christmas Card of Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews. “With the final term for the school year now underway, I am pleased to once again launch my annual McPherson Christmas…
Details21,602 southern Gold Coast small businesses are set to benefit from tax cuts delivered five years early, with the Federal Government passing legislation through the Parliament. “This is great news for small and medium-sized businesses on the southern Gold Coast and the locals they employ. We are delivering on our commitment and much earlier than expected,” Karen Andrews, Member for…
DetailsMember for McPherson, Karen Andrews, is encouraging Australians to acknowledge the enormous contribution of Australia’s carers this week. National Carers Week provides an opportunity to highlight the invaluable work of Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid carers to our families, communities and the nation. “One in eight Australians care for a family member or friend who needs support due to disability, age, mental illness, or long-term…
DetailsMental health care for young Australians is set for a $51.8 million funding boost. Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said the Government’s extra investment in the national network of headspace centres and the digital portal, headspace, means young people will have access to around 14,000 additional services nationally, shorter wait times and extra clinical staff. “We want young people…
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