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The Ferguson Report

Martin produces a newletter for the electorate entitled the Ferguson Report. The report is a free publication available to every resident in the Batman area and contains useful information about issues relevant to them. It also provides health advice and tips on how you can do your bit for the environment while saving costs on your energy bills.


The Ferguson Report is delivered to every household in the electorate of Batman. If you have not received the latest Ferguson Report either download a PDF copy below or contact Martin's office on 03 9416 8690 to request a mailed copy.

Editions

Ferguson Report - August 2010 (PDF download)
The August 2010 edition features articles on:

  • “Together, let’s move Australia forward”
  • Launch of Victorian School of Languages Refurbishment of Print Room
  • National Trade Cadetships Welcomed in Batman
  • 103,744 New Volunteer Grants in Batman
  • $3 million for the Reservoir Library Redevelopment
  • Increasing hospital funding by 50%
  • Record investment in renewable energy like solar and wind
  • Delivering Trades Training Centres for high schools
  • Getting the budget back to surplus by 2013
  • Funding 3,000 new nurses & 1,300 GPs over the next 3 years
  • Building a National Broadband Network
  • Putting computers in schools
  • Abolish WorkChoices and protecting rights at work
  • National Solar Schools Program
  • MyHospitals Website
  • Australia’s first Paid Parental Leave Scheme
  • Cutting Red Tape for Doctors a further part of Health Reform
  • Better Health and Hospital Services
  • Preparing Australia For an Energy Efficient And Low Carbon Economy
  • Do Not Call Register
  • News in the Resources, Energy and Tourism Portfolio

Ferguson Report - 2010 Post Budget Edition (PDF download)
The Ferguson Report – 2010 Post Budget Edition features articles on:

  • The Government’s third Budget…to secure a stronger future for all Australians.
  • Resources Super Profit Tax
  • Investing in Renewable Energy
  • The Government’s strong economic management
  • Federal Budget 2010 highlights
  • The Government’s achievements in the last 2 ½ years
  • Steam Generated by South Australian Geothermal Project
  • Saving for the Future
  • Extra Support for Apprentices
  • Clyde Street Community Hall opened in Batman
  • Maharishi School receives $300,000 Funding under historic School Modernisation Program
  • More than $87,180 to train more Aged Care Workers in Batman

Ferguson Report - Autumn 2010 (PDF download)
The Autumn 2010 edition features articles on:

  • Health Reform
  • Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan
  • Biggest investment in Public Housing in Victoria
  • Withdrawal of Stimulus
  • Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan, Schools
  • Australian Curriculum
  • Cyber Safety Pilot Program
  • Government Delivers on Youth Allowance
  • Pension Rise to Help With Cost of Living
  • Digital Community TV – Channel 31
  • Are you Enrolled to Vote or Need to Update your Enrolment?
  • Do Not Call Register
  • Funding for Community Infrastructure
  • Weekly Payments for Vulnerable Australians
  • Ministerial Update
  • Renewable Energy Update
  • Funding for Local Business to Boos Environmental Performance
  • Paid Parental Leave Scheme Update
  • 24 Local Volunteer Organisations Receive Volunteer Grants
  • More Assistance for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
  • Centrelink’s Financial Information Service
  • My Office

Ferguson Report - Nov 2009 (PDF download)
The November 2009 edition features articles on:

  • Economic Stimulus Plan Update
  • Investment in Schools and Education
  • $1 Billion Allocated to Regional and Local Community Infrastructure
  • Funding Environmental Solutions for Batman
  • Solar Hot Water System Rebate
  • Clean Energy Update
  • Community Training and Education Funding Boost
  • Green Loans
  • East Reservoir Disadvantaged to Benefit from Australian Government Election commitment
  • Social Housing Funding
  • Government Continuing to Fund Important Diabetes Work
  • In Brief
  • Beware the Loan Shark – Cash Advances Not What They Seem
  • Low Income Earners may be Eligible for No or Low Interest Loans

Ferguson Report - May 2009 (PDF download)
The May 2009 edition features articles on:

  • Martin Ferguson and the Australian Government understand the need to protect jobs
  • Record Funding for Local Roads & Infrastructure
  • Local Infrastructure Spending
  • Tackling Climate Change and Saving on Energy Costs
  • Online Gateway Launched to Support Economic Stimulus Plan
  • Victorian School of Languages Graduation
  • Northcote High School Ground Refurbishment
  • Meeeting with Micah Challenge representatives
  • Australians Encouraged to Holiday at Home
  • Taking Action on climate change
  • Chronic Disease Dental Scheme
  • Good Uptake of Medicare Teen Dental Plan
  • Medicare Australia Online Services
  • Rainwater Tank and Greywater Rebates Now Available
  • Are you getting your Education Tax Refund?
  • Multicultural Diversity Week
  • National Servicemen’s Association of Australia
  • First Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Australians

Ferguson Report - Nov 2008 (PDF download)
The November 2008 edition features articles on:

  • Economic Security Strategy
  • Economic Security Strategy for Pensioners, Seniors and Carers
  • Decisive and Early Action to Protect Our Economy for Families
  • Economic Security Strategy to Assist First Homebuyers
  • Croxton Special School Receives Investing in Our Schools Program Funding
  • Reservoir West Primary School receives Investing in Ours Schools Program Funding
  • 500 New Commonwealth Supported University Places for Early Childhood Education. Teachers
  • Australian Youth Forum Launched
  • Try a Trade
  • Help for Manufacturers
  • Solar Energy Industry
  • Productivity Places Skilling Australians for the Future
  • World Youth Day
  • Digital TV Switchover
  • Information Kits
  • Launch of my.child.gov.au website: Education Revolution

Ferguson Report - June 2008 (PDF download)
The June 2008 edition features articles on;

  • Labor budget delivers for Batman
  • ANZAC legend
  • Australian Defence Medal Presentation
  • Primary school student thanks your local member
  • Key issues raised at Batman local 2020 school summit
  • The Apology
  • Ratifying the Kyoto Protocol
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Organ donor register; and
  • Regional partnerships grant success

Ferguson Report - Oct 07 (PDF download)
The October 2007 edition features articles on;

  • Labor's plan for Climate Change
  • Local petition to fix Australia's dental system
  • Labor's committment to children's health
  • Clean up our local streets
  • Making super simpler for small business; and
  • The need for a broadband plan

Ferguson Report - June 2007 (PDF download)
The June 2007 edition features articles on;

  • World Environment Day
  • The signs to watch for for diabetes and heart attacks
  • How to manage Asthma
  • The Do Not Call register to block telemarketers
  • The new tighter voting laws for the upcoming Federal election; and
  • Housing Affordability

Ferguson Report - May 2007 (PDF download)
The May 2007 edition features articles on;

  • Federal Labor's Urban Water Policy
  • How the Government's Industrial Relations Agenda is hurting working families
  • Dental care tips
  • The Kevin Rudd Education Revolution
  • Tips to help improve your child's reading and writing; and
  • The available sources of immigration help

Ferguson Report - Budget 2011 (PDF download)
The 2011 Budget edition features articles on:  

  • The Labor Government is delivering:
  • New measures to get more people into work.
  • Mental health has been made a priority.
  • 130,000 New training places.
  • Family Tax Benefit-A  – Rates increased.
  • What Labor is doing to ease the cost of living pressures for your family.
  • Making every school a great school.
  • Supporting senior Australians who want to work.
  • Invest $3 billion in new skills initiatives over 6 years.
  • Supporting your community.
  • How will the budget benefit the people of Batman.
  • Renewable Energy Programs.
  • Local Sporting Champions Grants.

Ferguson Report -Spring 2011 (PDF download)
The Spring 2011 edition features articles on:

  • Taking action on the big challenges facing our nation.
  • “Health deal delivers as promised.”
  • The Austin Campus of the Melbourne Brain Centre.
  • Labor’s national health reforms.
  • Disability Care and Support.
  • A Helping Hand for You and Your Family.
  • Supporting Senior Australians in their retirement.
  • GP Care – a phone call away.
  • Recent Federal Funding for Batman.
  • Building the Education Revolution.
  • School Education, Early Childhood and Youth.
  • $30 million to help more schools close the gap.
  • So far the Labor Government has:
  • Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.
  • Protecting our environment.
  • Facts about the Clean Energy Future Package.