Ed Husic MP - Federal Member for Chifley

Volunteer Awards honours dedicated community volunteers

Admin2 — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:49:29 +0000

Chifley Federal MP Ed Husic has recognised the dedication and generosity of local volunteers at the Chifley Volunteers Awards, held this afternoon at the Mt Druitt Hub.

From a field of 18 worthwhile nominees, seven extraordinary individuals were chosen for special recognition.

The ceremony capped off National Volunteer Week, celebrating the commitment of Australia’s 6 million volunteers.

Denis Byrne from Ropes Crossing was named 2013 Chifley Volunteer of the Year for his commitment to volunteering which has inspired others to take part.

Denis happily gives his time each week ...

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Good Morning Bangladesh

Admin2 — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:28:26 +0000

Mr HUSIC (Chifley—Government Whip) (13:46): Earlier this month I was honoured to be invited to attend the Good Morning Bangladesh event along with the members for Greenway and Parramatta, the Mayor of Blacktown City Council, Len Robinson, and the state member for Blacktown, John Robertson.

This year was the 13th year this fundraising morning tea has been held at the Blacktown Village Green. Good Morning Bangladesh has become an important social event for the Sydney Bangladeshi community but it also has a more serious focus. Joining ...

$250,000 to Fix Black Spots in Chifley

Admin2 — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:46:01 +0000

Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Chifley Ed Husic today announced the Labor Government will provide $250,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

The approved projects are:

• Intersection of the Great Western Highway and Mount Druitt Road at Mount Druitt: $150,000 to install a partial median closure; and • Intersection of Wolseley Street and Derby Street at Rooty Hill: $100,000 to install a single lane roundabout. The projects were recommended by a panel of independent road safety experts and will be delivered during the ...

Budget Continues to Invest in Road Infrastructure

Admin2 — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:38:11 +0000

Last night’s budget continued funding for the rollout of the biggest road and rail infrastructure program in the nation’s history.

Since 2008, $60 billion has been allocated towards transport infrastructure through the Nation Building Program.

In the next phase of this program, funding will continue for Roads to Recovery and to address Black Spots.

Federal Member for Greenway Michelle Rowland said the allocation of almost $7 million to Blacktown Council over the period 2009-2014 will pay huge dividends for local rate payers.

“This untied funding to Blacktown Council has ...

Budget Delivers for Western Sydney Commuters

Admin2 — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:35:25 +0000

Blacktown Federal MPs, Michelle Rowland and Ed Husic, have heralded the 2013 Federal Budget’s provision of $1.8 billion for the WestConnex link as a victory for commuters in Western Sydney.

The project will include capacity improvements on the existing M4 and M5 corridors, extend the M4 to Sydney Airport, and improve access to the Sydney CBD and Port Botany.

Importantly, this Budget funding announcement also imposes a condition that no new tolls are imposed on existing roads that commuters currently use without charge.

Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle ...

Budget delivers for Australians long-term

Admin2 — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:06:59 +0000

Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic says the 2013-14 Budget has made tough but right decisions for the long-term prosperity of Australia.

“This is a budget aimed squarely at making Australia stronger, smarter and fairer through investment in infrastructure, schools and social reform,” Mr Husic said.

Key features of last night’s Budget that will benefit the Chifley electorate include:

$19.3 billion will be invested in DisabilityCare Australia over the next seven years, in part funded by a 0.5% increase to the Medicare Levy delivering for almost 3,800 ...

A chance to deliver speech for 25th anniversary of Parliament House

Admin2 — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:11:01 +0000

Chifley Federal MP Ed Husic is inviting local students to enter a competition that may give them the opportunity to deliver a speech at Parliament House.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Parliament House, Speaker of the House of Representatives Anna Burke MP has announced the national My First Speech competition for year 10 to 12 students across Australia.

“Two students from among all the entries will be chosen to come to Canberra in its centenary year and deliver a speech at Parliament House during our 25th anniversary ...

Husic joins Parliamentary delegation to Afghanistan

Admin2 — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:59:59 +0000

Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic has recently returned from a visit to Afghanistan, stating that one of the biggest challenges facing the country is how to rebuild it after years of conflict.

Mr Husic was a member of a Federal Parliamentary delegation to Afghanistan, headed by former Speaker Harry Jenkins.

“I wanted to participate in this visit to Afghanistan to see with my own eyes the situation on the ground,” Mr Husic.

“I found the trip to be extraordinarily insightful and, what was noteworthy, was this was ...

A fairer future for people with a disability in Chifley

Admin2 — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:08:43 +0000

Federal MP Ed Husic has welcomed the Government’s commitment to building a better life for Australians with a significant and permanent disability in Chifley.

“So many people I talk to locally are hoping that we can make DisabilityCare a reality – to ease the burdens and anxieties they face on a day to day basis,” Mr Husic said.

“We know there are ways we can provide that care but we need to find ways to help fund it in the years ahead.

“For this reason, the Government will ...

2013 Volunteer Awards

Admin2 — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:21:28 +0000

The annual 2013 Chifley Volunteer Awards recognise that volunteers are a vital part of our local community.

I encourage you to nominate an outstanding volunteer in your organisation.

Nominations have been extended and close 5pm, Monday 6 May 2013. Nominees must be available to attend the awards ceremony during Volunteer Week on Friday 17 May 2013. Please contact my office on 9625 4344 if you have further questions. Click here for the form ChifleyVolunteer_Awards_2013 and nominate someone today!