MEDIA

Latest Media Releases

SERVED FOR OUR NATION? AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDALS

  Federal Member for Macquarie, Louise Markus MP, is encouraging all Australian Defence Force Regular and Reserve personnel to apply for the Aus... Read more

WASTEFUL, NOT WASTED

Letter to Editor - Hawkesbury Gazette I fully support investment in schools, however, given taxpayers are sustaining a $1.7 billion budget blow-out, ... Read more

MARKUS CALLS FOR FURTHER SUPPORT FOR GREEN CORPS

  Member for Macquarie, Louise Markus MP has called on the Federal Government to continue to fund Green Corps and National Green Jobs Corps prog... Read more

COALITION ANNOUNCES NSW COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AMBASSADOR

  The Coalition today announced the Member for Macquarie, Louise Markus as the New South Wales Community Environment Ambassador to support local... Read more

MARKUS COMMEMORATES MEMORY OF PRIVATE LUKE WORSLEY

  Member for Macquarie, Louise Markus MP commemorated Private Luke Worsley’s life and service to this country at the official opening and dedica... Read more

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY 2011

  Federal Member for Macquarie, Louise Markus MP, attended the official commemoration of International Day of People with Disability 2011 at the... Read more

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Latest Community News

GET INTERACTIVE THIS CHRISTMAS

I am inviting Hawkesbury students and community groups to get interactive and submit a Christmas e-card to www.summercard.com.au All types of art wor... Read more

Women Farmer Grants

Louise Markus is urging local individuals and organisations that support the role of women in primary industries to apply for funding under the Recogn... Read more

Youth Grants Open

Local community organisations that work with young people are being urged to apply for funding under the new Youth Development and Support Program. Mo... Read more

Have your say on the impact of violence on young people

Local residents and community organisations are encouraged to take part in a new Parliamentary Inquiry into the impact of violence on young people. Lo... Read more

Green Car Innovation Funding Opens

Applications now open to provide assistance to design, develop and manufacture fuel-efficient and low-emission cars and their components in Australia.... Read more

Caring for our Country Grants close 1 August

Applications for the "Caring for our Community" open grants close Friday 1 August 2008. Read more

SPEECHES

Latest Speeches

Minerals Resource Rent Tax 2011

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (23:42): Many speakers before me have pointed out the damaging impact of the Gillard Labor government's mi... Read more

Adjournment Speech - Aged Care

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (20:11): I am honoured to rise tonight to bring to light an issue not given priority by this government. A... Read more

Private Members' Business - Tuberculosis Clinics in PNG

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (12:32): I am honoured to have the opportunity to speak on this important private member's motion, and I tha... Read more

National Health Reform Amendment (Independent Hospital Pricing Authority) Bill 2011

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (21:11): Government has an obligation to ensure that the health services it provides are relevant and effe... Read more

Constituency Statement: Blue Mountains Veterans Group

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (09:42): Recently, I met with members of Blue Mountains veterans groups, who raised with me the challenge ... Read more

Clean Energy Bills 2011 (Carbon Tax Bills)

    Mrs MARKUS (Macquarie) (17:35): The current Prime Minister stated, 'There will be no carbon tax under a government I lead.' This st... Read more