In the News
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.
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.
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
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.
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell said the introduction of the Defence Force Retirement Benefits Legislation Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill 2014 gives effect to the Government’s long standing commitment to the veterans living in Mitchell and across Australia.
“The Government promised to deliver fair indexation to Defence Forces Retirement Benefit (DFRB) and Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefit (DFRDB) scheme superannuants aged 55 and over from 1 July 2014. This legislation delivers on our promise”,