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Friday, 9 November 2012
The Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, today condemned the program aired by A Current Affair on Wednesday 7 November regarding Castle Mall and the Hills District.
“I want to make it crystal clear that this program was not reflective of the views of the residents of the Hills community or the shopkeepers of Castle Mall.
“In particular the comments made by Pauline Hanson were ill-informed and completely unwelcome. We certainly do not need comments promoting racial tension in our community.
“Along with many others I am outraged that this program makes the residents of Mitchell appear to be xenophobic. Our community has a long history of migrants coming from all over the globe to make this area their home. It has been a stunning success. The Hills district is rich in cultural diversity as migrants have established their families and businesses and it is a great mix in Northwest Sydney, said Alex Hawke.
“I call on Pauline Hanson and A Current Affair to apologise for their ghastly story and get the facts about the Hills District”, Alex Hawke concluded.
I condemn the program aired by A Current Affair on Wednesday 7 November regarding Castle Mall and the Hills District.
I want to make it crystal clear that this program was not reflective of the views of the residents of the Hills community or the shopkeepers of Castle Mall.
In particular the comments made by Pauline Hanson were ill-informed and completely unwelcome. We certainly do not need comments promoting racial tension in our community.
Along with many others I am outraged that this program makes the residents of Mitchell appear to be xenophobic. Our community has a long history of migrants coming from all over the globe to make this area their home. It has been a stunning success. The Hills district is rich in cultural diversity as migrants have established their families and businesses and it is a great mix in Northwest Sydney.
I call on Pauline Hanson and A Current Affair to apologise for their ghastly story and get the facts about the Hills District.
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Thursday, 1 November 2012
The Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, attended two DisabiliTEA events held in the Hills district on Friday 26th October.
DisabiliTEA is a national tea party organised by community groups to support people with disabilities, families and carers. DisabiliTEA is an initiative of Every Australian Counts, who are lobbying for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
“It was wonderful to join with those from the Jasper Road Public School Support Unit, the Hills Physical Disability Team and from Ability Options to hear their concerns and share a cup of tea.
“I have been a long standing supporter of the Every Australian Counts initiative. As a society, we should be able to properly support people with a disability and their carers. The Coalition strongly supports the establishment of the NDIS.
“Thank you to the families, carers, community organisations who support those with a disability in ‘making a difference’ in their lives”, Alex Hawke concluded.
The Coalition will continue to place this issue above politics and is prepared to work with State and Commonwealth Governments towards a better deal for people with a disability.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP is urging all Hills residents to attend a Remembrance Day Service on Sunday 11th November 2012.
“One of the most important parts of being Australian is to honour the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country so that we may enjoy the freedom and way of life that we do today,” Mr Hawke said.
“With Remembrance Day being held on a Sunday this year, it is a great opportunity for all Australians to pause from their daily activities to reflect upon, remember and commemorate the service of all Australians who have been killed in wars in defence of Australian values.
“For those who want to get directly involved there are plenty of opportunities. Castle Hill RSL is having a service on Remembrance Day, Sunday 11th November 2012.
“Whether you go to a service at an RSL club or not, pausing for a minute at 11am is an important gesture that I encourage everyone to make.”
Originally known as ‘Armistice Day’, Remembrance Day commemorates the dead and injured of all wars. In World War One more than 63,000 Australians were killed and more than 100,000 were wounded. Since Federation, more than 103,000 Australians have been killed in action during war service. Their names are recorded on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial, which was also opened on Remembrance Day and this year turns 71.
“Observing Remembrance Day is both a powerful Australian tradition in its own right, but links Australia’s involvement in the defence of freedom with the struggle of others who fought along side us,” Mr Hawke concluded.