Action on Hooning
I know hooning continues to be an issue of concern for our local communities in the #Jordan Electorate. Recently, some local residents raised with me an issue of hooning in a private carpark in Springfield Central – and I wish to thank them for the...
ABC Brisbane Broadcasting from Springfield Central Tomorrow
Not sure if people can access ABC Brisbane (after the Facebook meltdown), but tomorrow (THURSDAY), ABC Radio presenters Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan will be hosting their breakfast show in Springfield Central. They will be set up in front of the GE Building (next door...
Boost to JobTrainer Fund
Exciting news for job seekers, with the Qld Gov announcing a $200 million boost to the JobTrainer Fund, in partnership with the Federal Government. Job seekers can receive free or low cost training for high demand jobs, with the program expanding to include 32 more...
ANZAC Day Services Going Ahead for 2021
Really pleased to hear the Premier’s announcement this morning that 2021 Anzac Day dawn services, marches and public commemorations will proceed this year. Locally, I have been in discussions with the Greater Springfield RSL Sub-Branch on how we can deliver...
Insurance Council Holding Consultations in Springfield Lakes
Many residents have contacted me regarding ongoing issues with their insurance following the 31 October 2020 Hail Storm. I’m pleased that the Insurance Council of Australia will now be hosting a community forum and two (2) separate one-on-one...
FIRST COVID-19 in Queensland Administered Today
390 days ago, Queensland declared a public health emergency, the first state in Australia to do so in response to our first case of Covid19 – which was on the Gold Coast. TODAY, we administer the first COVID-19 vaccine on Queensland soil on the Gold Coast. Over...
The Most Thoughtful Birthday Gift
Well, this has made my day…well, my birthday actually! Knowing my special day was coming up, a wonderful constituent created this amazing photo book for me – a chronicle of my first term as an MP. I am truly grateful to represent an incredible,...
Mobile Office at Cafe 63 Springfield
Dropped in to a mobile office that our Federal Member Milton Dick MP was holding at Springfield Fair today. Terrific to catch up for a chat with locals doing their weekly shop or having coffee at Cafe63 Springfield. Of course, Milton...
Powerful Piece on Brittany Higgins by ABC Journalist
“A woman’s silence is a dependable thing. And men depend on it most.” A truly thoughtful and powerful piece by ABC journalist, Virginia Trioli. https://www.abc.net.au/…/brittany-higgins…/13169858
Greenbank Rural Fire Brigade
What a team! I am a proud supporter and advocate for our Greenbank Rural Fire Brigade. And, it was great to drop in to their first meeting for the year recently and invited to join their 2021 group photo. Thankfully, bushfire season 2020-21 has been kind to...
Queensland Training Awards – OPEN Now
Nominations open NOW for the 2021 Queensland Training Awards. Across 14 categories, these awards recognise the outstanding achievements of Queensland’s dedicated and hard-working apprentices, trainees and vocational students. If you would like to nominate,...
Individuals Fund – OPEN Now
Calling all artists in the Jordan Electorate The Individuals Fund is open for applications, and local artists/arts workers are encouraged to apply. This fund provides financial support for Queensland-based artists and arts workers to gain professional and career...
Brisbane Turns Pink for Hannah Clarke and Family
Brisbane will turn pink tonight in memory of Hannah Clarke and her three children Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey, one year on. Their legacy lives on through the Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation, a movement for change which exists to put a #HALT to domestic and family...
Queensland School Library Week
A special shout out to all of our wonderful school librarians & staff in the Jordan Electorate, as we celebrate QLD School Library Week I am especially grateful for the assistance they provided through the Covid19 lockdown ‘learn from home’ period...
Hi, I’m Charis Mullen, the State Member for Jordan.
My role is to be your advocate for our growing region – for better infrastructure , particularly roads and rail services as well as more funding for education, health and community support services.