Tasmanian start-ups are set to lose out under Malcolm Turnbull’s all-talk innovation agenda, as he gets set to spend more than three times as much on advertising as he’s spending to support regional innovation. The Turnbull Government’s over-hyped innovation statement has been backed up by a $28 million ad campaign, yet policies promoting regional innovation only

Childcare costs are set to double for more than 100,000 families next year as Malcolm Turnbull fails to deliver on his promise for cheaper childcare fees. “Parents promised childcare relief have been let down again by the Turnbull Government who has now conceded that Parliament will not pass promised reforms until after the election –

Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic has condemned the Turnbull Government for failing to respond to requests for assurance that the Emerton Men’s Shed will not face closure. “I have spoken in Parliament about this funding crisis and asked for the Minister of Health to ensure that the Emerton Men’s Shed remains funded, but I

  Blacktown City Council and Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic joined forces to assist Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation with upgrades to their current facilities. After a successful application through the Federal Stronger Communities Grants Program, the Rutherglen Community Centre, which is regularly used as a base for Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation’s community-focused activities, will receive much

  Federal Parliament was told how a Chifley constituency was forced to wait on a phone call to Centrelink for over three hours before receiving assistance. Chifley MP Ed Husic said this case reflected broader concerns by the local community about the way Centrelink was dealing with resident inquiries. “In one particular case, a constituent

Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic and State Member for Mt Druitt Edmond Atalla joined forces on Saturday to officially open the NSW RSL Youth Council 55th Annual Youth Clubs State Swimming Championships at Mt Druitt Swimming Centre. “We are absolutely thrilled that the NSW RSL Youth Council chose Mt Druitt to host the championships.

  Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic called on the Liberal State Government to stop dragging its feet and deliver the promised MRI machine to Mt Druitt.  Speaking in Federal Parliament last week, Mr Husic said the Baird Government has continually declined to let residents know when the MRI machine would actually be installed in

With the dust settling on the Coalition’s Innovation Statement, let me make this point: it’s a good thing that the issue of innovation has vaulted into the political arena. The role of innovation in the future prosperity of Australia is something Labor has long recognised – it’s why Labor has announced three waves on this

Some of our community’s top volunteers were recognised at a special presentation held by Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic in Mount Druitt last week. Mr Husic said the time and effort that our area’s volunteers dedicate to making our community better is often overlooked due to the nature of our busy lifestyles. “It takes

Malcolm Turnbull still doesn’t get fairness when it comes to his cuts to family payments. Today in Question Time the Prime Minister was asked by the Member for Chifley: “Around 19,000 families in my electorate of Chifley in Western Sydney will lose up to $4,700 a year because of this Prime Minister’s unfair cuts to