Opinion Piece - Tangled in a web of red tape
Tangled, twisted and tied in an endless supply of bureaucratic red tape, aged and frail Australians are paying the ultimate price for Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot’s beloved bureaucracy.
The Productivity Commission report found that:
“The aged care industry is characterised by centralised planning processes
which result in a heavy regulatory burden on aged care providers.”
Read Margaret's opinion piece here.
A very special anniversary or birthday gift.
Australians who are celebrating a milestone birthday or wedding anniversary can receive personal congratulations from the Prime Minister, Governor-General or The Queen. Who is eligible for a congratulatory message?
You can arrange a message through Margaret's office by filling out this form and returning it to the electorate office. You will need to produce supporting documents such as a birth or marriage certificate. Alternatively call 5525 0688 for more information.
Nominate a local hero.
Margaret is calling for nominations for the annual McPherson Community Awards - a chance to honour those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help others and inspire our community. .
If you have a co-worker, friend, family member or neighbour who goes that little bit further than most to donate their time you may wish to nominate them for some recognition.These awards are Margaret's way of saying thank you and a chance to honour local volunteers for the voluntary work they do in McPherson.
Download a nomination form here or call Margaret's office on 5525 0688.
The Australian Defence Medal (ADM) was established in 2006 to recognise Australian Defence Force Regular and Reserve personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by serving for an initial enlistment period or four years service whichever is the lesser.
The ADM ribbon is red with black edges, the colours of the Flanders poppy that represent the ANZAC spirit of the Australian armed forces. The white stripes divide the ribbon into three, to denote the three Services and also represent service contributing to the peace of Australia.
ADM Applications are available by calling 5525 0688. I present the medals several times a year at special ceremonies at local RSL’s.