Legislation to combat cyber-bullying introduced into Parliament

In a big step towards better protection of our children against cyberbullying and when they go online, the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Bill 2014 was introduced in the Commonwealth Parliament, Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan announced today. “Parents, schools, teachers and children in Page have given me extensive feedback about the harmful effects…

Hogan saves Casino Drill Hall

Federal member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the decision to defer the sale of the historic Casino Drill Hall. “This is a great five-minute to midnight win for the community, and I thank Parliamentary secretary for Defence Darren Chester for listening to the wishes of our community,” he said. Mr Chester announced today (Wednesday)…

Upskilling Page’s Child Care educators

Child care educators in Page are among more than 50,000 long day care educators across Australia set to benefit from a $200 million Federal Government investment in professional development. “The Federal Government’s Long Day Care Professional Development Programme will directly support 25 long day care services Pageto help with the cost of training and upskilling…

One call for Do Not Call

The Federal Government has introduced legislation to change the Do Not Call Register so households will only have to place a phone number on the Register once, as opposed to re-registering after eight years. “This change means households will no longer have to remember to renew their registration and it will help them avoid the…