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Broadband Guarantee

"Access to fast and reliable broadband services has become all but indispensable today, both at home and in the workplace," Ms Vamvakinou said.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is internationally recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As co-convenor of the Parliamentary Breast Cancer Network, Calwell Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou today encouraged local residents to get involved in activities and events organised as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Ford announces 450 Job Cuts

Today's announcement by Ford that it plans to shed another 450 jobs from its operations in Broadmeadows and Geelong is a further blow for workers at Ford, and yet another indication of the significant challenges Australia's car manufacturing industry continues to face Calwell Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou said today.     

First Home Saver Accounts

Calwell Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou today welcomed the introduction of the Rudd Government’s new First Home Saver Accounts, saying that the new accounts would help prospective first homebuyers in Calwell save a deposit for their first home.

$10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy

Calwell Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou today said that the Rudd Government was taking decisive action to provide security for working families and pensioners in Calwell with its announcement this week of a $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy. Over 44,920 pensioners, carers and working families in Calwell will directly benefit under the Government’s $10.4 billion strategy Ms Vamvakinou said.

Global economic outlook and local jobs

Calwell Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou today said that slowing global growth posed significant challenges for the Australian economy, but that the Rudd Government's commitment to responsible fiscal management and to investing in education, skills and infrastructure meant that Australia was well placed to meet these challenges. 

Speculation over Ford Job Cuts

"The potential of further job cuts at Ford will deepen the uncertainty that many of those who work in the automotive sector already feel," Ms Vamvakinou said.

"This is a difficult time for Australia’s automotive industry and for those who work in the industry.

Public Dental Services Under Threat

Calwell Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou today condemned Opposition Senators in Victoria who failed to support Labor's proposed $290 million Commonwealth Dental Health Program, which would see $72.7 million invested in public dental health services in Victoria, providing an estimated 258,000 dental services to Victorians.