2012 Anzac Booklet

Please see attached my new publication on the bravery of our armed forces.

LAKE MACQUARIE ANZAC 2012 web booklet.pdf

Home Power Savings Program

Find out how eligible households can join this program.

The Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards are a great way to have your business recognised but they are also a chance to challenge businesses to look at what they do well, what they could do better, and to share with or draw on the expereince of others .  Follow the link for further information.

NSW Government Community Service Awards

If you know someone worthy of being nominated for this award, please contact my office.

Tickets to the concerts, which are held each December and in March during Seniors' Week, are available to seniors 60 years and over. The free tickets may be obtained through Ticketmaster in person by visiting any of the outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com.au, or by phoning 1300 855 501 (expect delays).

Tickets are strictly limited to a maximum of four per person.

Members of Parliament receive a limited number of tickets to distribute to seniors in their electorate. To enter a ballot for any surplus tickets, please contact my office.

For information: 

June Austen on 0408 447 563

or e-mail: juneausten@bigpond.com

If you need to be appointed as a JP, either within your local community or in your employment click here to download an application form.

Are you a member of a club or a community/interest group in the Lake Macquarie electorate (eg pensioners, Probus, Lions, RSL, etc)?

By ensuring my office has your organisation's contact details your group can be kept up to date with information which could be of assistance.

The Department of Fair Trading advises that in most cases these door-to-door traders target elderly and rural consumers, frequently offering to perform work on their property for a low price. Often they start work without consent and bully customers to obtain payment.

Consumers are encouraged to contact the Department on 133 220 to report any such activity.

Download the free "Do not Knock" sticker from here.

Apply now for a Local Sporting Champions Grant!

Do you know a Local Sporting Champion or a dedicated young athlete, coach or official participating in State or national sporting championships?Are you one of these people?

If so, you or your team could be eligible for a Local Sporting Champions grant to help meet costs such as uniforms, travel, accommodation and equipment.