Home Loans provider Neil Galang is launching a signature campaign against the proposed sale of M4 to a private company when the toll expires on February 2010. He is confident that he will obtain at least 5,000 signatures within a few months and will present the people’s objection to NSW Premier Nathan Rees. Privatization of […]

  In a speech he delivered during the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Philippine Australia Community Services Inc. (PACSI), Blacktown City Mayor Charlie Lowles encouraged more active participation of Filipinos in the activities of Blacktown City Council.   He said: “Blacktown City boasts a Filipino population of more than 25,000 people. It is the […]

Member for Riverstone, the Hon. John Aquillina MP, has encouraged local community organisations to apply for grants of up to $40,000 each to pay for water and energy efficiency upgrades on their buildings.   “This is a great opportunity for local groups to make real improvements in energy and water efficiency by upgrading lighting systems, […]

The recent news approving the 11 billion supplemental budget for the full automation of the upcoming 2010 National Elections was welcomed by many sectors in society as a big step forward towards having a more transparent and honest election. One of the challenges now is to make sure that the bidding and procurement process for […]

The Member for Riverstone, John Aquilina MP, has welcomed the extra investment in public education through the Principals Priority Building Program.   “With three public schools in Riverstone and six public schools in Hawkesbury to benefit, this is great news for our local community,” Mr Aquilina added.   In Riverstone, Casuarina School and Quakers Hill […]

Federal Member for Chifley, Roger Price has welcomed the Rudd Government’s announcement to roll-out a nationally-consistent, mandatory unit pricing regime to help consumers save time and money. “The Australian unit pricing scheme designed by the Rudd Government gets the balance right – by both empowering consumers and minimising the regulatory burden on business” Mr. Price […]

Australia has advised its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines because of the high threat of terrorist attack. The government continues to receive credible reports indicating that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets in a variety of locations, including places frequented by foreigners. Those who decide to […]

Federal Member for Chifley, Roger Price has welcomed the Government’s 20 per cent Renewable Energy Target and new “Solar Credits” as part of Australia’s move to a low pollution future. “The Renewable Energy Target (RET) will ensure 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy by 2020, helping us build a low-pollution […]

Member for Riverstone, John Aquilina MP, has welcomed news that an agreement has been signed for the delivery of the $234 million Quakers Hill to Schofields rail duplication. Mr Aquilina said the signing of the Project Alliance was an important step forward to delivering the rail line duplication. “This agreement brings together the parties who […]

The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney will conduct the registration of Filipino Overseas Absentee Voters (OAV) who will cast their votes for the 2010 Philippine national elections for president, vice president, and senators. The OAV registration period is from 1 December 2008 to 31 August 2009. Filipino citizens and dual citizen Filipino-Australians domiciled in New […]

Federal Member for Chifley Roger Price announced the introduction of the Fair Work Bill into the Parliament. Labelled “Forward with Fairness” the Rudd government’s new workplace relations system will put an end to Work Choices, the Howard Government’s extreme workplace relations laws. “The Fair Work Bill delivers on the Rudd Government’s election promise to replace […]

Federal Member for Chifley, Roger Price has welcomed the Rudd Government’s announcement of a $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy to strengthen the national economy in the face of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression. “This $10.4 billion strategy will strengthen the national economy and support Australian households, given the risk of a […]