Services for my Constituents
As your Federal Member for Riverina, I am pleased to assist you in any of the Commonwealth Government areas of responsibility. If I am not available, my staff in Wagga Wagga or Griffith offices will be only too happy to handle your enquiry. The offices are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5pm.
Many people get confused about Government responsibility. Please find this following guide to assist you with your concerns.
As your Federal Member I deal with:
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Your State Member deals with:
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Your Local Council deals with:
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Health and public hospitals
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Local roads
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Aged Care
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Education
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Rubbish collection
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Centrelink
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Land and water management
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Rates
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Trade
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Police
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Sporting fields
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Foreign Affairs
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Road and rail transport
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Residential and commercial development
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Higher Education
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Public housing
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Parks
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Defence
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Main roads
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Footpaths
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Veterans’ Affairs
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Public works
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Street lighting
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Telecommunications
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Emergency services
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Signage
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National Highway
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National Parks
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Council by-laws
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Taxation
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Law and order
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Animal control
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Medicare
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Other state legislation
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Aviation and shipping
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Dental
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Child Support
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Worker’s compensation
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Additional Constituent Services
Congratulatory Messages
My office can arrange special messages from the Queen, Governor-General, Prime Minister and other dignitaries for milestone birthdays and wedding anniversaries.
The table below shows who is eligible:
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50th Wedding
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50th plus Wedding
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90th Birthday
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90th plus Birthday
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Prime Minister
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Governor-General
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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100th - and every
year thereafter
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The Queen
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No
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60th - and every
fifth year after
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No
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100th - and every
fifth year thereafter
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On the occasion of a wedding anniversary, a copy of the Marriage Certificate or alternatively a Statutory Declaration stating the full names of the nominees, date and place of wedding. The Nominees’ residential address is to be provided and also the address where the messages are to be sent, in the event that the congratulatory messages are to be a surprise.
On the occasion of a birthday, a copy of the Birth certificate is required OR a Statutory Declaration stating name of nominee and date and place of birth. If the messages for either the Wedding Anniversary or birthday are to be received at any time prior to the event, then the nominated date should be provided.
Letters of Support
For organisations and community groups applying for Federal Government funding.
Please contact my office for further details.
Flags
I have both the Aboriginal Flag and the Australian Flag for organisations, schools, clubs and community groups.
Please contact my office if you wish to enquire about a flag.