May 4, 2011
Details of exactly how much funding St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Picton will lose if current funding arrangements are abolished under a Gillard Government review has now been revealed by Federal Member for Hume, Alby Schultz MP.
“Under the current system, St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School is known as a ‘funding maintained’ school, be... ...
Read more »May 4, 2011
The Federal Member for Hume, Alby Schultz MP has thrown his full support behind Cowra Shire Council’s upcoming application for Federal Government funding to curb crime in Cowra’s central business district.
“Today I have submitted my letter of full support to Cowra Shire Council backing its application for funding for closed circuit television (CCT... ...
Read more »May 3, 2011
The Coalition has announced initiatives to provide further support to the millions of Australians who suffer from mental illness.
Alby Schultz MP, the Federal Member for Hume welcomes the extra $430 million that a Coalition Government would invest in mental health, in addition to the $1.5 billion Real Action Plan for Mental Health taken to the 201... ...
Read more »April 21, 2011
The failure of the Gillard Government to regain control of Australia’s immigration program and border security policies is nothing short of a national disgrace the Member for Hume, Alby Schultz MP said today in response to the arson attacks by detainees at the Villawood detention centre overnight.
“The arson attacks and reports of assaults on Aust... ...
Read more »March 21, 2011
Member for Hume, Alby Schultz today slammed irresponsible rumour mongering circulating in the community that there will be a by-election in the Federal Seat of Hume.
“It is disappointing to hear and read that some people are spreading rumours that I am suffering with incurable cancer and that there will be a by-election prior to Christmas,” Mr Sch... ...
Read more »March 11, 2011
The need for a doctor in Grenfell is one step closer to being resolved, the Federal Member for Hume Alby Schultz said today.
“I have contacted the Department of Health and Ageing on behalf of Weddin Shire Council, and have been informed that Grenfell will now be looked upon favourably as a district of workforce shortage,” Mr Schultz said.
“This m... ...
Read more »March 11, 2011
The installation of CCTV cameras in the Central Business District of Cowra is needed as a matter of urgency, the Federal Member for Hume Alby Schultz said today.
“Small businesses and the broader Cowra community shouldn’t have to live in fear or suffer financial losses because vandals are being destructive and threatening around the CBD,” Mr Schul... ...
Read more »March 7, 2011
The Federal Member for Hume Alby Schultz has sought confirmation from Australia Post that the Gundaroo LPO will remain open to allay residents’ concerns.
“Several Gundaroo residents’ and the Yass Valley Shire Council have contacted my office concerned that the local Gundaroo LPO was to be closed by Australia Post in the near future,” Mr Schultz sa... ...
Read more »February 11, 2011
Rural independent MP’s will have their metal tested when the Coalition’s historic victory in the Senate to reverse Labor’s cuts to rural student assistance is presented to the House of Representatives, the Federal Member for Hume Alby Schultz said today.
“The Coalition has been fighting tooth-and-nail to reverse Labor’s disgraceful decision cut as... ...
Read more »February 10, 2011
In light of the devastating floods in Queensland and northern NSW, the Federal Member for Hume Alby Schultz is calling on the Federal Government to ensure government spending prioritises the flood affected citizens in Australia over lavish overseas aid spending programmes.
“It’s time for Australians to look after Australians – sideline the rest of... ...
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