MONDAY 22 MAY 2017 PARLIAMENT HOUSE On 9 May the Treasurer strutted out to deliver a budget that in a mere two weeks has already slumped into a slouch. A budget that was supposed to stand tall and lift the government’s standing is doing nothing of the sort. And the reason it is a

A Shorten Labor Government will ensure the Mount Druitt and Area Community Legal Centre has the resources it needs to keep its doors open. As part of the $43 million package for frontline legal services, Member for Chifley, Ed Husic, today announced the allocation of funding to the Centre, located in Rooty Hill. The funding

Member for Chifley Ed Husic has welcomed the announcement that the Greater Western Sydney Giants will join the newly formed AFL-sanctioned, AFL-supported female national league. “The AFL has finally joined the ranks of soccer, cricket and Olympic sports in recognising women athletes deserve to be on the national sports stage and is making sure they

Efforts to set up a new home for Blacktown Pony Club in Shanes Park were given a helping hand this week via the announcement of a $20,000 grant from the Chifley Stronger Communities Program.   Federal Chifley MP Ed Husic and Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali visited the new Shanes Park home of the Club

This week Federal MP Ed Husic formally confirmed his nomination for the seat of Chifley in the 2016 Federal Election.   Nominations closed with the Australia Electoral Commission (AEC) this week and the ballot draw was conducted earlier today with Mr Husic securing fifth spot on the ballot.   Mr Husic said one of the

Local AFL team the Western Magic has launched a new brand and announced a new 2016 Number One Ticket Holder: Federal MP for Chifley, Ed Husic. “Western Magic has done me a terrific honour naming me as their Number One Ticket Holder,” Mr Husic said. “I’m also looking forward to sporting my awesome Western Magic

Over $8,000 has been raised to support the important work of Hebersham’s Butucarbin Aboriginal Corporation, Federal MP for Chifley Ed Husic has announced.   Mr Husic visited the group today to advise them of the $5,274 delivered through the Chifley Stronger Communities Program and the $3,000 raised at the Coral McLean breakfast, an initiative run

A record crowd turned out in Mount Druitt this week to take part in Chifley MP Ed Husic’s annual Positive Living & Lifestyle Seniors Forum. The forum – held on Monday at the Mount Druitt Hub – is a free annual event that helps seniors and pensioners get up-to-date information regarding the programs that assist