MEDIA

Latest Media Releases

JOINT STUDY ON AVIATION CAPACITY - SECOND AIRPORT AT RICHMOND

 Louise Markus MP, Federal Member for Macquarie, has welcomed the recommendation in the Joint Study on Aviation Capacity for the Sydney Region, t... Read more

GONSKI REVIEW

 The Review of School Funding, chaired by David Gonski and commissioned by then Minister for Education, Julia Gillard,  recommends a re-mode... Read more

GOVERNMENT LEAVES AUSTRALIANS IN THE DARK

 The Gillard Government this week made a snap announcement to end its solar hot water rebate, leaving families devastated and 7,200 jobs at risk.... Read more

HIGHER ELECTRICITY PRICES ON THE WAY

 Louise Markus MP, Federal Member for Macquarie, said new Department of Climate Change data has proven that major electricity prices are on the w... Read more

ANZAC DAY FOR THE TROOPS

 Since the ANZAC landing in 1915, more than 100,000 Australian men and women have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of all Australians. On ... Read more

BULLETIN: FLOOD EVACUATION WARNING HAWKESBURY

 FLOOD EVACUATION WARNING: For Richmond, Richmond Lowlands, western parts of Hobartville, Cornwallis, northern parts of Agnes Banks, Pitt Town B... 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