A few weeks ago I handed down my second Budget as Treasurer. In this Budget I have sought to support and encourage all AustraIians by doing four things:1. Grow our economy to secure more and better paid jobs2. Guarantee the essential services that Australians rely on, in

particular our security, health and education3. Put downward pressure on rising costs of living in areas such as

housing and electricity prices, and 4. Ensure the Government lives within its means, by bringing the

Budget back into balanceThe Budget contains record support for all schools and hospitals, including $3.1 million extra for schools in Cook next year.For more than 18,830 local small businesses in Cook, we are extending the instant asset write off scheme. And our ten year national infrastructure plan, which includes building the Western Sydney Airport, will help drive growth and jobs.We are also bringing the Budget back into balance. Real growth in expenditure at just 2% per year is at the lowest level of any Government in the past fifty years. We have cut the growth in our debt from over two thirds per year under Labor, to less than ten per cent. And for the first time in a decade, from 2018-19, in just over a year, we will no longer be borrowing money to pay for everyday expenses like welfare. We are a strong and fortunate community, built on strong values of family, self reliance, personal responsibility, hard work and respect for others and for those less fortunate than ourselves. These are the same values that I have sought to bring to this year’s Budget.

regards Scott

WELCOME

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ScottMorrisonMP The Hon.

Visiting businesses in my electorate is something I am passionate about. Hearing their concerns, sharing their success or perils helps me perform better in my role as Treasurer. Thank you Displaywise and Aerofloat for inviting me to your work place.

My first community consult for the year was held in March at Ramsgate (Foodies) Markets. I was overwhelmed with the response from local constituents. I received a lot of great insight into my new part of the electorate. I look forward to holding more of these consults in the future.

I held my first Easter Colouring Competition for primary school kids. The entries were outstanding and it was extremely hard to pick a winner. Thank you to all the schools who participated and a big congratulations to the winners who received a book voucher from Bloomin’ Books in their Easter Hamper.TAREN POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL – ZOE DENDRINOS

Great to have Caringbah Rotary and Sylvania BMW supporting and hosting the IMB Bank Cook Community Classic Gala Ball. Celebrating 10 years of the Classic.

I was pleased to meet more Stronger Communities (Round 2) funding recipients showing how small community groups can make little investments go a long way. Port Hacking Open Sailing Club upgraded their kitchen with the grant they received.

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cook COMMUNITY

Winter 2017

ANzAC DAy 2017 CENTENARy OF ANzAC

100 YEArs oF AnzAcIn 2015 we celebrated 100 years since the Gallipoli landing. There were many commemorations, including the biggest ever for the cronulla dawn service.

For this event one commemorative gesture was from local residents. Crocheting over 400 red poppies representing each of the soldiers who served from the local area. These poppies were laid by school children at the base of a symbolic cross during the service held in Cronulla park. Each poppy stem had the soldiers name, rank and where they served.

At the conclusion of the service these poppies were collected and stored in my office.

In the lead up to ANZAC Day I was honoured to give these poppies back to the community in a beautiful presentation frame, including all the names of the soldiers that served.

In a small ceremony I was proud to present these to Cronulla, Miranda, Caringbah and Ramsgate RSL Branches. Entrusting them to take care of these symbolic poppies for future generations to reflect upon. As a symbol of the service and sacrifice of those who came from the local area in which we live today.

ANZAC BISCUITSIngredients• 1 cup each of plain �our, sugar,

rolled oats and coconut • 4 ounces butter (115g)• 1 tablespoon treacle (golden syrup) • 2 tablespoons boiling water (add a

little more water if mixture is too dry)• 1 teaspoon bi-carbonate soda

Method1. Grease tray and pre-heat oven to 180°C.2. Combine dry ingredients.3. Melt together butter and golden syrup.

Combine water and bi-carbonate soda – add to butter mixture.

4. Mix butter mixture and dry ingredients.5. Drop teaspoons of mixture onto tray. 6. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until golden.

Allow to cool on tray for a few minutes before transferring to cooling racks.

* Makes approximately 35 biscuits(From an original recipe provided by Mr Bob Lawson,

an ANZAC present at the Gallipoli landing.)

�e origin of the ANZAC biscuitArmy biscuits, known as Anzac wafers or tiles, were a hard biscuit eaten by soldiers as a bread substitute. They were often ground up and eaten as porridge.

The Anzac biscuit we are familiar with today was developed by the wives and girlfriends of our soldiers. A sweet biscuit made of rolled oats and bound with golden syrup or treacle (eggs were scarce during the war) were sent to the frontline by ships of the Merchant Navy.

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For over a century, Australia’s Defence personnel have contributed to every major con�ict, �ghting for our freedoms and values. From the Boer War, to our troops still serving around the world, Australian servicemen and women have become world renowned for their bravery, humanity, sacri�ce and skill.In 2017, we continue to mark the century of service and sacri�ce of the First World War. In particular, The Third Battle of Ypres, which was the major Flanders o�ensive of 1917. Australian Divisions participated in the battles of Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Poelcapelle and the First Battle of Passchendaele. Over 38,000 Australian casualties were incurred in this o�ensive. We also remember the Charge of the Light Horse at Beersheba a century ago - a strategic victory that has become the stu� of legend as a symbol of Aussie bravery and skill in battle.

This year also commemorates the 75th anniversary of some major events in the Second World War. We must never forget the tragic loss of life during the bombing of Darwin and the fall of Singapore and Malaya, but also the decisive contribution of our troops to the battle of the Coral Sea, Milne Bay, Midway, Kokoda, Buna and Gona.

In 2009 I had the privilege to lead a group of young people from our local surf clubs in the �rst of our Mateship Treks along the Kokoda trail. Together we saw the places where the historic battles along the trail were fought, remembered the sacri�ce of those who served and paid our tribute.

Trekking Kokoda has become a rite of passage now for many Australians seeking to understand and honour those who have given us the Australia we share today.

All those who have trekked will know the breathtaking memorial at Isurava where four pillars stand overlooking the plains below. On those four pillars are inscribed the words courage, mateship, endurance and sacri�ce. It is a �tting testimony to both the character and achievements of all those who have served in our name.

This ANZAC Day I encourage you and your family to attend one of the �ve local Dawn Services being held across the St George and Sutherland Shire area to commemorate the service and sacri�ce of all Australians who have served and continue to serve our country with distinction and honour.

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Private (Pte) Edward Randolph Cleaver (1885–1917)

Private (Pte) Edward Randolph Cleaver, 4th Light Horse Regiment (4LHR). A butcher of Sale, Victoria, he enlisted on 19 August 1914. Trooper Cleaver with the 4LHR saw service at Gallipoli and then returned to Egypt. On 31 October 1917 during the charge of the Light Horse at Beersheba, he was part of the �rst squadron to reach the enemy lines; his horse leapt over the �rst two trenches and then, as he dismounted to �ght the Turks in the third trench, he was cut down by machine-gun �re. Private Cleaver is buried at the Beersheba War Cemetery.

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Lieutenant Colonel Clarence Wells Didier Daly (1890-1918)

Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Clarence Wells Didier Daly, of Hobart, Tasmania, was born in 1890 and embarked in October 1914. Follow-ing the Gallipoli Campaign, where he led his men during the initial landings, he arrived in France in early 1916. Lt Col Daly was recom-mended for the Distinguished Service Order three times, which he received in 1917. On 13 April 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Daly was riding on the La Motte-Vieuxberquin road near Foret de Nieppe, superintending the dispositions when he was killed with his favourite horse `Bobby’. He was buried with full military honours on the afternoon of 14 April 1918.

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Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel (1915-2000)

Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel was born on 18 December 1915 at Kapunda, South Australia. Bullwinkel joined the Australian Army Nursing Service and sailed for Singapore in September 1941. Japanese troops invaded Malaya in December and in January 1942 forced the 2/13th Australian General Hospital to evacuate. After the fall of Singapore Bullwinkel and 65 other nurses escaped. She made it ashore at Radji Beach on Banka Island after the ship was sunk two days later. Japanese soldiers killed the men, had the nurses wade into the sea, and machine-gunned them from behind. Bullwinkel pretended to be dead until the Japanese left – she was the sole survivor. Bullwinkel retired from the Army in 1947 and died in 2000.

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Private Leslie George Wilkinson (1896-1917)

Private Leslie George Wilkinson of Perth enlisted on 20 February 1916. Private Wilkinson was under 21 and required the permission of his parents to enlist; in a letter from his he wrote [at the thought of his enlisting], ‘Mum is about broke up.’ With his father’s letter giving his permission Private Wilkinson enlisted in the AIF and joined the 1st Reinforcements to the 44th Battalion. He was killed in action at Messines on 10 June 1917, aged 21 years. Pte Wilkinson has no known grave and his name is com-memorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

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From all across Australia, they have served our nation.

Lance Corporal (L Cpl) John James Marsh (1893-1917)

Lance Corporal (L Cpl) John James Marsh, 5th Light Horse Regiment from Murraria, Queensland. A 21 year old grocer prior to enlisting on 18 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11th Reinforcements from Sydney on 21 October 1915 aboard HMAT Hawkes Bay. He served with the regiment in the Middle East where he was wounded in action at Gaza and died on 6 November 1917. L Cpl Marsh is buried in the Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel.

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Trooper (Tpr) Harry Bunyan (1897-1917)

Trooper (Tpr) Harry Bunyan, a labourer before enlisting on 23 January 1915 at the age of 17, embarked from Sydney on HMAT Suevic with A Squadron on 13 June 1915. He was absorbed into the 1st Light Horse Regiment on Gallipoli on 29 August 1915, rejoining the 12th Light Horse Regiment on 22 December 1915 after the evacuation. He was killed in action at Beersheba on 31 October 1917, being shot while taking prisoners who had surrendered. He was posthumously awarded the Military Medal for his ‘gallantry and devotion to duty’ during the taking of Beersheba.

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A N Z A C D AYCommemorating the Centenary of the Western Front and

the charge of the Light Horse dur ing the Battle of Beersheba

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Lest we forget

Caringbah4.20am March of ex and current service

personnel, departing from the corner of The Kingsway and Denman Ave.

4.30am Dawn Service, Memorial Park, corner of The Kingsway and Port Hacking Rd South.

Cronulla5.15am March departs from Cronulla RSL

Memorial Club, Gerrale St.5.30am Dawn Service, Monro Park, corner of

Cronulla St and Laycock Ave.

Miranda5.30am March departs from Miranda RSL

Memorial Club, The Kingsway.5.40am Dawn Service, Miranda Cenotaph in

Seymour Shaw Park.

Ramsgate7.00am March departs from the Sans Souci

Literary Institute, Corner of Campbell St and Ramsgate Rd

7.30am Morning Service, Ramsgate RSL Memorial, Chuter Ave.

Sutherland5.15am March from Club on East, East Parade.5.30am Dawn Service at Peace Park, Eton St.

Tuesday 25th April

LOCAL SERVICES

Please consider attending a local service. We recommend checking service and event times closer to the date.

SCOTT MORRISON MPFederal Member for Cook

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LEsT wE ForGETI was extremely moved once again by the outstanding turn out at each of the four dawn services held across my cook of electorate. old diggers catching up with their mates, whilst new generations came to honour the sacrifices those before us have made.

In 2017, we continue to mark the century of service and sacrifice of the First World War. In particular, The Third Battle of Ypres, which was the major Flanders offensive of 1917.

Australian Divisions participated in the battles of Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Poelcapelle and the First Battle of Passchendaele. Over 38,000 Australian casualties were incurred in this offensive. We also remember the Charge of the Light Horse at Beersheba a century ago - a strategic victory that has become the stuff of legend as a symbol of Aussie bravery and skill in battle.

This year also commemorates the 75th anniversary of some major events in the Second World War. We must never forget the tragic loss of life during the bombing of Darwin and the fall of Singapore and Malaya, but also the decisive contribution of our troops to the battle of the Coral Sea, Milne Bay, Midway, Kokoda, Buna and Gona.

In 2009 I had the privilege to lead a group of young people from our local surf club in the first of our Mateship treks along the Kokoda Trail. Together we saw the places where the historic battles along the trail were fought, remembered the sacrifice of those who served and paid our tribute. Trekking Kokoda has become a rite of passage now for many Australians seeking to understand and honour those who have given us the Australia we share today.

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• A Medicare Guarantee Fund to pay only for Medicare and medicines.

• Secure and fully funded NDIS for Australians living with a disability.

• We are investing in defence and policing to combat terrorism.

• Record needs-based schools investment delivering fairness and opportunity for students.

The Right Choices to Secure Services

The Right Choices to Ease Living Costs

Securing Better Days for Families

Living within our means

Growth for More and Better Paying Jobs

• More opportunities for first home buyers and downsizers.

• Secure funding for homelessness and social housing.

• childcare for one million families.Fair, a�ordable and accessible

• Tackling rising energy costs by securing local gas access and new storage and supply.

• A plan to bring the budget to balance by 2020-21.

• Cracking down on multinationals not paying their fair share by closing tax loopholes.

• A fair safety net for those in need and tougher penalties for those dodging responsibility.

• Budget repair to secure the services Australians rely on.

• Skilling Australians Fund - A foreign workers levy to fund Australians’ skills training.

• Ten-year, $50 billion infrastructure plan for railways, roads and runways.

• A Regional Growth Fund to back economic infrastructure.

• Delivering the training, skills and opportunity for hardworking Australians.

• Families will access more a�ordable and accessible child

housing costs by o�ering tax

care through a simplified Child Care Subsidy.

• Downward pressure on rising

relief for first homebuyers

• Opportunity and fairness for Australian students with record schools investment focused on needs and quality.

• Supporting 68,000 young parents with ParentsNext - childcare, training and education.

A Fairer Banking Deal

The Right Choicesfor Seniors

Opportunities for Small Business

Backing regional and rural communities.

• A Banking Executive Accountability Regime will punish misconduct.

• Serious sanctions for banking executives who fail standards.

• A Major Banks Levy for banks with over $100 billion in assessed liabilities

• No levy for ordinary bank deposits up to $250,000.

• Medicare Guarantee Fund to secure Medicare.

• Reinstatement of the Pensioner Concession Card for 92,000 senior Australians.

• Reducing barriers for older Australians to downsize their home.

• Reducing pressure on rising energy costs.

• Extending the $20,000 instant asset write-o� for 12 months to boost investment.

• Help to reinvest and replace or upgrade assets.

• $300 million for the states to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers.

• Building on $5.8 billion of red tape reduction.

• Work on one of the largest investments ever seen in regional Australia, the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, will commence in 2017-18.

• The Regional Growth Fund will invest $472 million in regional infrastructure projects.

• Investing $24 million in Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships to help regional students into higher education.

• Increased funding for local councils.

THE COALITION GOVERNMENT BUDGET 2017 budget.l iberal.org.au

This Budget is the next stage in the Coalition Government’s economic plan, building on commitments from the 2016-17 Budget and the 2016 election.

A generation of Australians has grown up without ever having known a recession, with the nation now in its 26th consecutive year of economic growth.

In recent years the growth has been hard won and not all Australians have shared in the growth. Many others remain frustrated. Wage growth has been slow, additional hours have been hard to come by, and small business owners have gone without to keep their businesses open and their employees in jobs.

This is putting increased pressure on Australians and their families but there are clear signs that the economy is moving towards better days.

This Budget is about making those right choices, to secure the better days ahead.

And the choices we have made are clear.

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TRIBUTE TO KARA

CRONULLA SURF LIFE SAvINg CLUB

Five years ago I spoke in Parliament to bring awareness to the plight of those suffering from Mitochondrial disease, a disease affecting 1 in 200 Australians. It is commonly misdiagnosed and has no cure.Mitochondrial disease is a genetic disorder robbing the body of energy, causing multiple organ dysfunction or failure. It is a life-threatening disease, and young Kara Crawley from Yowie Bay in my electorate was diagnosed with this disease at the age of eight after suffering a stroke. On the 26th of March 2017, young Kara passed away, only three weeks after celebrating her 18th birthday. This is a terrible and horrible loss for her parents, Craig and Karen, her sister, Samantha, and her brother, Braden. It is a tragic loss for us all.

Kara touched our lives. She was a beautiful young woman. She knew what all of us would hope to know, and that is to love and be loved, which she did so in abundance. She was extremely bright. She loved playing the flute. She was at the top of her class. She loved playing with her friends and her brother and her sister. She wanted to study medicine at university and become a doctor just like her mum.

Kara suffered the symptoms of “mito” for many years prior to her formal diagnosis, which came about through the determination of her mother, Dr Karen Crawley, a general practitioner and extraordinary individual. It was my privilege, a few years ago, to present Karen with our Cook Community Medal for her tremendous service to our community and to the community more broadly as part of the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (AMDF), of which she has been a volunteer and leader, manning their helpline, holding fund raising events and, in so many ways, supporting many other families who are suffering the same plight.

I know Karen and Craig would want us to remember Kara but, at the same time, remember all the families who suffer with this terribly debilitating disease. God bless young Kara. God bless her family. Our prayers are with them and with her brother and sister during this difficult time.

For more information about Mitochondrial Disease go to www.amdf.org.au

rEdEVELoPmEnT rEcEIVEs EssEnTIAL FundInG

Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation joined me in Canberra at the launch of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs funding for their new defence program. Helping families of serving and ex serving defence personnel suffering with mental illness.

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Gymea Community Preschool upgraded their kitchen with the grant they received.

For 109 seasons, since January 1908 Cronulla SLSC has cared for and protected the people who use the beach and its surrounds. Its iconic building is synonymous with the Shire landscape and is now 76 years old.

The core building is of major heritage significance which must be preserved or even restored to their earlier condition. The building has been added to progressively over four major works programs creating many issues including non-compliance with OH&S and limited or non-existent disabled access to the club.

I was therefore pleased to attend Cronulla SLSC’s season end lunch and deliver some important news. The Government will provide $3 million to upgrade the heritage listed building. A redevelopment project essential to modernise the Club, make it more efficient to use, improve the facilities for members, make it comply

with current building and safety standards and ensure it will meet the community needs into the future.

With nearly $3 million in funding from their own efforts, loans and Sutherland Shire Council, the Cronulla Board were still far short of their $6 million target.

I am extremely proud to deliver this funding to Cronulla SLSC. Together with Club President, Rob Short and the Cronulla Board, I want to ensure this redevelopment is done right. A club that our kids, grandkids and the community can use to its maximum potential for another 100 years.

If all goes according to plan the club would aim to see completion by end 2019.

WHAT’S HAPPENINg IN COOK

NOMINATIONS FOR THE

2017COOK AWARDS OPEN

• ramsgate shops update Through my consultation in Ramsgate recently, I was made aware of the frustration being felt by local shop owners caused by the delays and inconveniences during the construction of the new shopping strip. After consultation with Bayside Council there are now plans in place for more signage, more consultation with business owners and weekly monitoring of construction progress. Whilst there have been varying reasons for the delay, no doubt extreme weather events during February and March had a major impact. The Council is confident that completion of works should be done by July. Discussions are being made to “re open” the strip attracting more residents and visitors to the site.

• ImB Bank cook community classic This is our tenth year of staging this great community fund raising event. Any community group, not-for-profit, sporting club, school P&C can get involved. Contact my office for more details or www.cookcommunityclassic.com.au

• Election funding released $1.2 million has been approved for the Improving Local Parks and Environment Programs. I am looking forward to seeing the outcomes being managed by Georges River Council for the $800,000 Carss Bush Park foreshore naturalisation project. Sutherland Shire Council have $400,000 approved for the Charlotte Breen Reserve Lookout, Gwawley Creek Miranda and Caringbah South watercourse rehabilitation project and various other restoration projects in Cronulla and Port Hacking.

uPcomInG EVEnTs• 26 June – ImB Bank cook community classic Launch• 1 June – ramsgate community consult• 5 August – Gymea community consult• 9-10 sept – cronulla spring Fair / community consult• 27 oct – cook classic Gala Ball• 29 oct – Gymea spring Fair• 11 nov – remembrance day• 19 nov – ImB Bank cook community classic• 2 dec – cook Awards