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THE appointment of the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sydney Chair and Deputy Chair of RDA Sydney was announced today by the Australian Government.
Federal Member for Alex Hawke MP, said the three-year appointments will provide leadership to RDA Sydney to develop a model where all three tiers of government work together.
“I welcome the appointment of Dr Robert Lang as Chair and Professor Jim Taggart OAM as Deputy Chair of RDA Sydney” Alex Hawke said.
Dear Mr Scott,
I write regarding the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) Q&A program which last night provided a platform for Mr Zaky Mallah to air extreme views. In particular, Mr Mallah made the following statement: “The Liberals have just justified to many Australian Muslims in the community tonight to leave and go to Syria and join ISIL because of ministers like him.”
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, said the Coalition Government will update the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 so dual-nationals who engage in terrorism can be stripped of their citizenship.
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection will be able to exercise these powers in the national interest where a dual citizen betrays his or her allegiance to Australia by participating in serious terrorist-related activities.
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, welcomed the Government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Access and Sustainability Package of reforms following months of constructive consultations and robust negotiations across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain, including consumers, pharmacists, medicines manufacturers, wholesalers and doctors.
Alex Hawke said the Abbott Government had put together a reform package that struck the right balance between supporting the needs of consumers, pharmacy industry and taxpayers.
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP said the recent honour awarded to General Warren Glenny AO RFD ED by ClubsNSW was well deserved.
“Congratulations to General Glenny on being awarded the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to the Club Industry Award at the recent 2015 Clubs & Community Awards,” Alex Hawke said.
“General Glenny’s commitment and passion to the Club industry and the incredible community work throughout the Hills community by the Castle Hill RSL Club under the leadership of General Glenny is immeasurable.