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Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples
15th February 2008
Family & Work Special Edition News July 2006
20th July 2006
Family & Work Special Edition News July 2006 SPOTLIGHT AWA v SHOP EMPLOYEES (STATE) AWARD NSW
1st June 2006
SPOTLIGHT AWA v SHOP EMPLOYEES (STATE) AWARD NSW HOWARD’S TWO CENT AN HOUR RACE TO THE BOTTOM - MACKELLAR ELECTORATE
1st June 2006
In a major assault on the wages and conditions of new employees, Spotlight has begun using the Federal Government’s Work Choices legislation. And the Spotlight store at Dee Why could become part of a national push. SPOTLIGHT AWA SCENARIOS
1st June 2006
SPOTLIGHT AWA SCENARIOS HOWARD’S TWO CENT AN HOUR RACE TO THE BOTTOM - HUGHES ELECTORATE
1st June 2006
In a major assault on the wages and conditions of new employees, Spotlight has begun using the Federal Government’s Work Choices legislation. And the Spotlight stores at Bankstown, Liverpool and Rockdale could become part of a national push.
FUNDING SNUB FOR PACIFIC HIGHWAY IS A NATIONAL'S DISGRACE - 11 MAY 2006
18th May 2006
"The irrelevance of North Coast National Party MP's in the Coalition Government has been starkly demonstrated by the failure in the Budget to adequately fund desperately needed Pacific Highway improvements," NSW Labor Senator Michael Forshaw said today.
KEEP THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE SUTHERLAND SHIRE FLOWING - 8th May 2006
8th May 2006
NSW Labor Senator and Shire resident, Michael Forshaw, encourages residents of Sutherland Shire to roll-up their sleeves and keep the lifeblood of the community flowing.
Every Man, Woman And Child In Mackellar & Warringah Electorates Keeps Paying For Howard And Costello’s Debt
12th April 2006
Every Man, Woman And Child In Mackellar & Warringah Electorates Keeps Paying For Howard And Costello’s Debt
Workplace Relations
11th April 2006
Workplace Relations Media Release 17th November 2005 White Ribbon Day-Violence Against Women is Unacceptable
17th November 2005
White Ribbon Day Lets Community know Violence against Women Is Unacceptable WAGES CUTS FOR SHIRE HOSPITALITY WORKERS
17th November 2005
WAGE CUTS ON THE WAY FOR SUTHERLAND SHIRE HOSPITALITY WORKERS
Senator Michael Forshaw, Labor Senator for NSW, today said wage cuts were on the way for restaurant and hospitality workers once the new industrial relations laws were passed.
DOCTOR SHORTAGE HITS COWPER ELECTORATE
9th November 2005
DOCTOR SHORTAGE HITS COWPER ELECTORATE Danna Blunders Again on Gallipoli
20th October 2005
Danna Vale MP for Hughes suggets Anzac Cove theme park Howard’s Industrial Relation Changes Place Local North Coast NSW Public Holidays under threat
22nd July 2005
Public holidays, including local gazetted holidays in the Clarence Valley council and Coffs Harbour council areas such as the half day Coffs Harbour Gold Cup, Ramornie and Grafton Cup Race Days, Maclean Show Day and Jacaranda Thursday for many NSW workers will be lost, if the Commonwealth proceeds with its hostile takeover of industrial relations powers, Senator Michael Forshaw said today.
Senator Forshaw Welcomes Pay Rise For The Lowest Paid In Cowper
8th June 2005
Michael Forshaw, Labor Senator for NSW, welcomed the AIRC decision to increase the minimum wage for 1.6 million Australian workers and their families by $17 a week. Senator Forshaw Welcomes Pay Rise For The Lowest Paid
8th June 2005
Michael Forshaw, Labor Senator for NSW, welcomed the AIRC decision to increase the minimum wage for 1.6 million Australian workers and their families by $17 a week Senator Forshaw Welcomes Pay Rise For The Lowest Paid In Parkes
8th June 2005
Michael Forshaw, Labor Senator for NSW, welcomed the AIRC decision to increase the minimum wage for 1.6 million Australian workers and their families by $17 a week. Senator Forshaw Welcomes Pay Rise For The Lowest Paid In Hughes
8th June 2005
Michael Forshaw, Labor Senator for NSW, welcomed the AIRC decision to increase the minimum wage for 1.6 million Australian workers and their families by $17 a week.
Commonwealth Games Baton coming to Broken Hill
5th May 2005
Senator Michael Forshaw, Duty Senator for the Federal Electorate of Parkes, has welcomed news that the Commonwealth Games Queens Baton relay for Melbourne 2006 will travel to Broken Hill in the Parkes electorate on Sunday 26 February 2006. Commonwealth Games Baton coming to Cowper
5th May 2005
Senator Michael Forshaw, Duty Senator for the Federal Electorate of Cowper, has welcomed news that the Commonwealth Games Queens Baton relay for Melbourne 2006 will travel to Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Sawtell before arriving at Coffs Harbour for an evening ceremony on Sunday 29 January 2006. Commonwealth Games Baton coming to sutherland shire
5th May 2005
Senator Michael Forshaw, Duty Senator for the Federal Electorate of Hughes, has welcomed news that the Commonwealth Games Queens Baton relay for Melbourne 2006 will travel to Sutherland Shire on Thursday 26 January 2006. Local Unemployed Left Behind by Prime Minister
22nd April 2005
"The general unemployment rate in the electorate of Cowper is 4.5%, higher than the national average of 5.1%, and teenage unemployment in the region is simply too high at 16%," Senator Michael Forshaw said. Local Unemployed Left Behind by Prime Minister
22nd April 2005
"The general unemployment rate in the electorate of Parkes is almost 1%, higher than the national average of 5.1%, and teenage unemployment in the region is simply too high at 27.5% in the Northern Far West, North Western and Central Statistical Regions and 22.5% in the Murray/Murrumbidgee," Senator Michael Forshaw said. Local Unemployed Left Behind by Prime Minister
22nd April 2005
"There are 4,184 unemployed people in the electorates of Mackellar and Warringah and the region has 15.2% unemployed teenagers," Michael Forshaw said. Local Unemployed Left Behind by Prime Minister
22nd April 2005
Local unemployed people are being left behind because of the Howard Government's failure to invest in skills and training, Michael Forshaw, Yarrawarrah resident and Duty Senator for the Federal Electorate of Hughes, said today. "There are 1,996 unemployed people in the electorate of Hughes and our region has 8.1% unemployed teenagers," Senator Michael Forshaw said. Howard Government Cuts Funding To Medicare
19th April 2005
The Howard Government has broken another key election promise by cutting funding to Medicare and raising the safety net threshold. Pneumococcal Vaccination Program for Older Australians
12th April 2005
Senator Michael Forshaw today urged all Australians aged 65 and over to make an appointment with their general practitioner or other immunisation provider for a free pneumococcal vaccine.
Senate Committee Inquiry into Mental Health
17th March 2005
The Senate has established a special Select Committee Inquiry on Mental Health to examine the provision of mental health services in Australia. Aged Care Inquiry Hearing
18th August 2004
The Senate Community Affairs Committee will commence public hearings of its Inquiry into Aged Care, in Sydney tomorrow Thursday 19 August 2004. Senate Committee Inquiry into Government Advertising
25th June 2004
The Senate Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee will hold an inquiry into Government advertising. Senate Committee Inquiry into Workforce Shortages in Aged Care
23rd June 2004
The Senate Community Affairs References Committee will hold an inquiry into workforce shortages and care standards in the Aged Care sector. 25,000 NSW & ACT Students Turned Away From University
22nd January 2004
More than 25,000 NSW and ACT students have missed out on university places because the Howard Government refuses to provide enough tertiary places, according to Senator Michael Forshaw, ALP Duty Senator for Hughes and Cunningham. Howard Government Abandons Security at Dubbo Airport
3rd December 2003
The Howard Government today rejected Labor’s call for the upgrading of security at Dubbo Airport by voting against important amendments to the Aviation Transport Security Bill. Improving Responsibility and Accountability of Ministers and their Advisers
16th October 2003
Senator Michael Forshaw, Chair of the Senate Finance & Public Administration References Committee today tabled the Committee’s report on staff employed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act (the MOPS Act). Improvements Needed in Public Service Recruitment and Training
18th September 2003
The Chair of the Senate Finance & Public Administration References Committee, Senator Michael Forshaw, today tabled the Committee’s Report on Recruitment and Training in the Australian Public Service. Parliamentary Inquiry into Financial Hardship in Lismore
27th June 2003
The Senate’s Inquiry into financial hardship and poverty will visit Lismore next week, Senator Michael Forshaw said today. Medicare Inquiry to Seek Better Deal for Families
22nd May 2003
The Senate has established an inquiry into the Howard Government’s proposed changes to Medicare, which will seek to find a better deal for families, Senator Michael Forshaw said today. Inquiry into Accountability of Ministerial Advisers
20th March 2003
The Senate Finance & Public Administration References Committee will conduct an inquiry into the role and accountability of Ministerial Advisers employed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act (the MoPS Act). Commonwealth Inquiry into Financial Hardship in Lismore
24th February 2003
Senator Michael Forshaw will today convene a community forum in Lismore to discuss the important issues of financial hardship and poverty.
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