Michael Johnson MP
Federal Member for Ryan
31 Station Road
(PO Box 704)
Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Ph 07 3720 2599
Fax 07 3720 0277
email
BRISBANE QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
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Biography—
After graduating from the University of Queensland at St Lucia, Michael Johnson then qualified as a Barrister and ran his own small business. He also worked as a University Lecturer before being elected the Member for Ryan at the November 10 Federal Election.
Michael has lived in the area for more than 20 years. He has been an active patron of community business groups and local charity groups such as Zoe's Place.
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Michael has established these awards for Residents who have made an outstanding contribution in our local community.
If you know of anyone you feel deserves to be so recognised, please contact the electorate office to fill out a nomination form.
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Michael represents over 75,000 local residents who live in the Federal seat of Ryan.
The electorate covers a huge area of over 238 square kilometres extending from Moggill east to St Lucia and north-west to Brisbane Forest Park.
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Michael Johnson MP
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From a local who listens...
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"...our local area has always been special to me.
It's important that I continue to work hard and represent the needs of Ryan residents, in order to ensure practical benefits are delivered for our local community.
Clearly, my job is not only to speak out in Canberra but to do what I can here at home."
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... A word from Michael
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30 April 2003 Archive
NEW WORK FOR THE DOLE PROJECTS IN RYAN
Four new Work for the Dole projects will provide nearly 30 local participants with valuable work experience opportunities in Ryan, Mr Michael Johnson, Federal Member for Ryan, announced today.
"These projects will give 30 unemployed people the chance to learn new skills or upgrade their old skills. And that can only boost their chances of gaining paid work with the extra credentials they have to offer potential employers," Michael Johnson said.
"The great thing about the Work for the Dole programme is that participants aren't the only people who benefit. The local community also benefits. In Ryan the Work for the Dole projects vary from landscaping to cleanup and revegetation of local creeks as well as providing much needed computer and database training for participants".
"The new projects also show how diverse Work for the Dole opportunities are.
The four projects include; The Waterways Project, involving the cleanup and revegetation of Enoggera Creek at The Gap; Buildit, involving the design of databases, analysing and reporting at Toowong; North Brisbane Retail Skills, hands on experience and training in the retail sector at Taringa; and Churches of Christ Support involving the landscaping and revegetation of Moggill Creek catchment at Kenmore.
Mr Johnson said the success of Work for the Dole projects both in Ryan and across Australia is testimony to the creative input and support of local communities.
"I strongly encourage all community organisations in Ryan to consider taking part," he said.
"The Government is firmly committed to Work for the Dole. It shows real partnerships between community groups who sponsor activities, participants and the community. That's why it's a success," Mr Johnson said.
For further info on Work for the Dole, see Web site
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