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Ryan Community - ANZAC Day and Boer War Memorial
Monday, 20 May 2013 14:07 in Speeches
Anzac Day has a significant place in the hearts and minds of all Australians. It is an opportunity to take the time to pause and remember those who have given their lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms today that we so often take for granted.
Anzac Day is always a special time for the residents of Ryan, particularly for those who have friends and family based at the Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera.
Be on guard online
Monday, 20 May 2013 10:25 in Media Releases
Federal Member for Ryan Jane Prentice is encouraging local schools and community organisations across western and north-western Brisbane to participate in National Cyber Security Awareness Week.
National Cyber Security Awareness Week will be held from 20 to 24 May 2013, in partnership with industry, community and consumer groups and all levels of groups.
Military Justice Amendment Bill 2013
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00 in Speeches
I rise to speak on the Military Justice (Interim Measures) Amendment Bill 2013.
Today's bill will extend the interim regime established by the Military Justice (Interim Measures) Act (No. 1) 2009 following the High Court's invalidation of the original legislation establishing the Australian Military Court in Lane v Morrison in 2009.
Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2013
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00 in Speeches
I rise to speak on the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Military Compensation Review and Other Measures) Bill 2013. This bill is a further step in implementing the recommendations of the Campbell review of military compensation agreements. It has taken two terms of this Labor government to conclude.
That review was commissioned to investigate compensation arrangements under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
