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with Julian Leeser MP
Every year has its challenges , and 2023 has been no exception .
Families , households and businesses across Berowra have all experienced financial pressure .
Thirteen successive interest rate increases , and wages not keeping up with prices have put most households under pressure .
Young and old are experiencing the financial vice – with interest rates and rents going up and up .
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As your federal MP , I want to assure you that the number one , two and three issue that I ’ m focused on is the economy . Productivity , workplace relations and keeping government spending under control really matters .
My view is that it is better that government tightens its belt than households having to tighten its belts .
During such times when we are all are under stress , our sense of community and attachment to community matters more than ever . Getting involved with community groups , like mums ’ groups ,
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Men ’ s Sheds , bushwalking groups and many of the service organisations can all help alleviate the sense of isolation that can strike in such times .
These groups are important not only for the service they provide our community but the bonds they create across Berowra . It ’ s why I ’ ve been proud to work with over 65 local groups this year in securing federal funding to help them in their work .
We live in a bushfire prone area , and with summer approaching I want to encourage to freshen up their fire plans
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for the summer . If you haven ’ t ever done one , you can find out more at myfireplan . com . au .
Please read up on this , it could save your life .
As Christmas nears , I want to thank all our emergency services personnel and volunteers for everything they have done over the year and will do over the summer .
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone across Berowra . I look forward to continuing to serve you in 2024 .
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