In the News
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP has welcomed the launch of a new million dollar partnership between the Coalition Government and Crime Stoppers Australia to establish a national Dob in a Dealer campaign.
The Commonwealth Government is providing $1 million to fund the national Dob in a Dealer campaign to raise awareness of methamphetamine, or ice, and encourage local communities to contact Crime Stoppers to help tackle the issue of manufacturing and distribution in their local area.
The Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, is encouraging local community organisations in Mitchell to submit an expression of interest for funding under the Stronger Communities Programme.
The Stronger Communities Programme, announced in this year’s Budget, will deliver $150,000 per year for two years to fund capital projects which deliver social benefits.
Expressions of Interest are being sought for the grants. Examples of projects which may be funded under the programme include:
• construction and fit-out of men’s sheds;
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that the application deadline for Round 2 of the Safer Streets Programme has been extended by two weeks to 2pm (AEST), Wednesday 2 March 2016.
“The closing date has been extended to ensure all local government organisations and eligible incorporated not-for-profit organisations have the opportunity to support their local community by implementing new safety and crime prevention initiatives,” Alex Hawke said.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, said the Government’s first Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is a big win for small businesses in Mitchell.
“This week Ms Kate Carnell AO was appointed to the new role of Ombudsman.
“Ms Carnell will provide small businesses in Mitchell access to advice and support, and will be an independent advocate to ensure the Government creates the right conditions for small businesses to grow,” Alex Hawke said.
The Commonwealth Government is calling for public submissions on ways to boost the supply of affordable rental housing through innovative financing models.
This follows the establishment of a working group tasked with identifying ways to increase affordable housing supply for those on low incomes, and implementing trials of models in cooperation with states and territories.
“One of the keys to increasing the supply and availability of affordable rental housing is attracting investment,” said Mr Porter.