Electorate Media Releases

Labor Government backdown on Youth Allowance

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

The Coalition has succeeded in eliminating both retrospectivity and creating a pathway for more regional, remote and very remote students to access the independent rate of youth allowance, Federal Member for Curtin Julie Bishop said today.

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Volunteer Grants 2010

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Grants of up to $5,000 for non-profit organisations

Federal Member for Curtin Julie Bishop today encouraged local non-profit organisations to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to purchase equipment, cover the cost of petrol, provide training courses and undertake background checks under the 2010 Volunteer Grants program. 

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Coalition provides support for Curtin families

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Federal Member for Curtin Julie Bishop supports the Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott’s proposed new parental leave scheme which would give the primary carer six months leave at their actual salary, capped at an annual salary of $150,000 or the Federal minimum wage, whichever is greater.

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Draft National Curriculum

Wednesday, 03 March 2010

Federal Member for Curtin Julie Bishop is concerned about key aspects of the proposed new National Curriculum released by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority.

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Small business submissions needed for finance Inquiry

Monday, 15 February 2010

Federal Member for Curtin Julie Bishop urges Curtin small businesses to make a submission to the Coalition proposed Senate Inquiry into Access of Small Business to Finance to highlight the financing challenges faced by local small businesses.

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