Huge investment in Olympic and Paralympic sports
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the Federal Government’s largest ever investment in Olympic and Paralympic sports to help athletes achieve glory on world stages. A record $283M in…
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Reid welcomes new vaping laws
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the passage of world-leading vaping laws through the Australian Parliament. Following the Bill’s passage through Parliament, the sale, supply, manufacture, importation, and commercial…
New program will strengthen nursing workforce
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says a new scholarship from the Federal Government will help strengthen the Central Coast’s nursing workforce. The $50.2M Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program…
PM pops in to deliver on infrastructure funding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the Central Coast on Wednesday, June 12, to deliver on the Federal Government’s $2.5M pledge to fund a new building for the Kincumber Roos…
Support for language schools
Four community language schools in the Robertson electorate have received support from the Federal Government’s Community Language School Grants, with a total of $92,700 going to local language schools. Across…
Coasties benefit from bulk billing incentive
The Central Coast has seen some of the largest increases in bulk billing across Australia since the Federal Government tripled the bulk billing incentive, says Member for Dobell Emma McBride….
Pharmacists to give flu shots in aged care homes
Residents in aged care and disability homes are now eligible to have free flu and other National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines at the homes, administered by pharmacists. The Federal Government’s…
Applicants sought for youth committee
The Federal Government is looking for young people to play a vital role in shaping government policy and programs that matter to them and Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is…
Upgrade for Canton Beach
Sandstone log restoration works and upgrades are now complete on the Canton Beach foreshore, restoring and enhancing the usability of the popular beach, improving safety, and helping to prevent erosion….
Have your say on new veterans’ Bill
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is seeking feedback and submissions on draft legislation which will simplify and harmonise the century old veterans’ entitlements, compensation, and rehabilitation system. The draft Veterans’…
Federal Government takes on the scammers
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid was joined by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones at the second Robertson Scams forum, held at Umina Beach on Wednesday, April…
Winning the war against scammers
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is set to hold a second forum in April as the Federal Government acts to protect Australians from scams and economic crime. “Every day, scammers…
Federal Government engages with young people
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed news of a new Federal Government Strategy to include young people in decision making. Minister for Youth Anne Aly has launched Engage! at…
Pension payments on the rise
Central Coast pensioners, along with those on Youth Allowance, JobSeeker and other social security payments, will be better off after March 20 as the Federal Government raises pensions through indexation….
$40M delivered for Coast road upgrades
Central Coast Council has received $40M for the Central Coast Road Upgrades project, as the Federal Government delivers on a 2022 election commitment. Delivery of the funding package, which was…
Grants available for childcare providers
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging childcare providers on the Central Coast to apply for grants through the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund (CCCF). A total of $84M in…
Helping Coasties buy their first home
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme has helped more than 1,500 people on the central Coast into their first home since May 2022. More…
NBN upgrades available on Coast
Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of the Central Coast can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). This includes parts…
Free broadband connection for eligible families
With the return of the 2024 school year Central Coast families are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for free home broadband through the Federal Labor Government’s School…
New tax cuts a “good thing” for Coast, says Reid
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the Federal Government’s latest tax cuts, announced on January 25, were a good thing for the Central Coast. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese copped some…