In the News

Thursday, 17 April 2014

A small shopfront in Rouse Hill is having a big impact on the way people access Centrelink and Medicare.

The first of its kind in Australia, the Rouse Hill self-service shopfront has been embraced by the local community with 150­ – 200 people each day using the onsite facilities.

Minister for Human Services Senator the Hon Marise Payne said the shopfront provides a more flexible way of connecting the local community with government services.

Thursday, 17 April 2014

Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, welcomes the announcement the Australian Government will extend the eligibility for the National Police Service Medal.

Alex Hawke said until now, police officers whose service concluded between 14 February 1975 and 30 October 2008 were ineligible for this distinguished medal.

The National Police Service Medal recognises 15 years’ ethical and diligent service by Australian sworn police officers in active service.

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, presented Certificates of Appreciation, recognising and honouring (posthumously) veterans for their service during the Second World War. Castle Hill RSL Club Directors, Ron Smith OAM, Robbie Duncan OAM, Walter Hromow, Col Don Tait OAM and David Elliott MP, assisted with the presentation of the certificates to the families of the veterans.

Monday, 07 April 2014

Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell, is delighted that the Abbott Government has moved to help small and medium sized businesses in Mitchell reach their export potential by providing a $50 million boost to the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme.

“It is a great feeling to be part of a government that is delivering on its election commitments, especially those commitments which help small and medium sized businesses grow in an increasingly global economy.” Alex Hawke said

Monday, 07 April 2014

Wednesday, 02 April, 2014

Abbott Government invests more in the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme

Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell, is delighted that the Abbott Government has moved to help small and medium sized businesses in Mitchell reach their export potential by providing a $50 million boost to the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme.

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