Shadow Minister for Ageing, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells joined Louise Markus MP in visiting key aged care representatives from the Blue Mountains and the Hawkesbury this week.
Louise Markus MP and Senator Fierravanti-Wells spent Thursday afternoon consulting with representatives... (02-Jul)
Household budgets across the Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains will be under more pressure from July 1 as Labor drives up electricity prices, according to Federal MP Louise Markus.
Country Energy customers will pay 13% more, Energy Australia 10% and Integral Energy 7%, followin... (01-Jul)
Louise Markus today expressed disappointment at the Rudd Labor Government’s refusal to accept the Coalitions amendments to Youth Allowance which would allow students in the Hawkesbury to access vital financial support as they pursue their studies.
These changes were rejected on Wednesday by Labor i... (27-Nov)
Louise Markus is inviting Hawkesbury students and community groups to get interactive and submit a Christmas e-card to www.summercard.com.au
All types of art work are welcome and can include a traditional Christmas theme, festive symbol or a favourite summer scene. They can be photos, a video, a pa... (18-Nov)
Louise Markus is urging local individuals and organisations that support the role of women in primary industries to apply for funding under the Recognising Women Farmers Grants.
“More and more women are taking a leadership role in the development of local primary industries,” Louise Markus said.
“Th... (27-Oct)
Local community organisations that work with young people are being urged to apply for funding under the new Youth Development and Support Program, Louise Markus said today.
“I know that there are many fine local organisations that work to help local young people reach their full potential – and I u... (22-Oct)
The treatment of an Afghanistan war widow is totally unsatisfactory and the system of compensation for veterans needs urgent reform to ensure that Australia’s responsibility to widows and widowers of veterans is fully met, says the Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Louise Markus.
“At a time wh... (27-Sep)
Louise Markus is urging local residents and community organisations to take part in a new Parliamentary Inquiry into the impact of violence on young people.
The Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth has agreed to conduct the inquiry, which will also examine strategies to address... (09-Sep)
Louise Markus, Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs today joined veterans and dignitaries as they remembered those who fought in the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam Veterans’ Day service held in Canberra today commemorates the service and sacrifice of almost 60,000 Australians who served during the Vietn... (18-Aug)
Louise Markus and Bob Baldwin today welcomed the release of the Dunt Report into Mental Health Care in the Australian Defence Force.
Following extensive veteran community consultation, Mrs Markus said “Today’s report is a significant step forward in addressing outstanding issues in mental health car... (01-May)