LILLEY COMMUNITY UPDATE
February Parliament Wrap Up

Hello Northsiders,

We've just wrapped up the first Parliament fortnight of the year. Here's a quick update on what happened in the House of Representatives.

LABOR'S TAX CUTS FOR NORTHSIDERS

My number one priority is relieving cost of living pressures for Northsiders. That's why this week, the Albanese Government introduced legislation to deliver a tax cut to EVERY taxpayer. On Monday, I spoke in Parliament on behalf of the 82,000 Lilley residents who will receive a tax cut from 1 July. Find out how much your tax cut will be here and watch my speech here.

QUESTION TIME

As well as being your Member for Lilley, I’m also the Minister for Aged Care and Sport. During Question Time, I was asked about our how $11.3 billion pay rise for aged care workers is improving the quality of aged care in Australia. You can see my answer here.

MORE SUPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIES

I supported legislation that expands paid parental leave to 26 weeks by 2026 and makes the scheme fairer and more flexible for working families. You can see my speech here.

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICARE

We celebrated a major milestone in Australian history - Medicare's 40th birthday! I spoke in Parliament about how our new 100% bulk-billed Northside Urgent Care Clinic is helping Lilley locals.

In more good news, in the two months since we’ve tripled the bulk-billing incentive, Lilley households have saved more than $117,000 on GP appointments. Plus, by the lowering of the patient co-payment for PBS medicines from $42.50 to $30, 143,000 locals have saved more than $1.62 million!

A quick reminder that the 2024 Lilley Welcoming the Babies will be held at the Hamilton Wheelers Club, Albert Bishop Park, 111 Hedley Avenue in Nundah, on Sunday the 3rd of March 2024 from 9am to noon. If you have a baby aged 18 months or under, I hope to see you there!

You can register to attend here.

As always, if you need assistance with federal government services or have a local issue you would like to raise with me, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] or 07 3266 8244.

Yours truly,

Anika Wells

Federal MP for Lilley