Issues affecting Forrest
Click on the links below to read more about important and relevant issues currently in the South West. If there is an issue missing that you feel should be on my website, please let me know by contacting my office toll free on 1300 301 862, via email at nola.marino.mp@aph.gov.au or by completing my online enquiry form.
Coalition Policy - Youth Allowance
12 August 2010
After a long campaign on Youth Allowance, I am pleased to announce that a Coalition Government will allow Inner Regional students to qualify for Youth Allowance under the previous Howard Government criteria.
Youth Allowance
19 April 2010
Since the May budget in 2009 the Rudd Government has been trying to push through changes to the Youth Allowance legislation that would have destroyed the educational hopes and opportunities for the majority of South West tertiary students.
Horticulture Industry Award Modernisation
1 January 2010
As part of the Federal Government's award modernisation a number of changes have been made to the Horticulture Industry Award. The award changes come into force on January 1, 2010 and will apply to 'federal' employees i.e. Pty Ltd or Ltd companies.
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