“Under the campaign “Suggest Greek products” the advertisement to reinforce Greek products by the Greek entrepreneurs abroad and the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Union commences in September 2011” underlined in an interview to “In-On” magazine the expat MP of the National Parliament of Australia, in the western region of Adelaide and treasurer of the new Board of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Union, Mr. Steve Georganas.
More particularly, -he referred- there will be a special label for the companies of the Greeks abroad that have Greek products and raw materials from Greece. In this way, Greek products will be promoted in the regions of Australia.
At the same time during the 8th General Assembly of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Union which was held in Athens in July from 13th to 16th, 2011 -he continued- the issue of the development of an independent organization relevant to the one that was created for the Greek Mayors and the local officials abroad that have been elected in all regions of the European Union was discussed in order this organization to become international and every country to be included.
Additionally, we proposed to the Greek government -he clarified- that there should be a special Visa for the Greeks under 30 years old who will be able to work for two years without a special permission from the E.U countries and Australia. In this way, unemployment in Greece will be reduced and till Greek economy recovers young Greek citizens will have a financial way out.
Simultaneously, the Ministry of Immigration in Australia schedules a fair in Greece where those who are interested in working in Australia will be informed regarding what is needed to be knowledgeable about. There is already a list on which job positions the country needs immigrant workers. It worth mentioning that there is great demand in doctors and civil engineers. Already, from 2009 till the first semester of 2011, 26.000 works have been realized.
Australia’s economy according to the statistics is on the rise because its debt will be paid by 2013 due to the development projects and the raw materials exports to China and India. Australia exports coal and minerals.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Steve was born in 1959 and has always lived in the federal electorate of Hindmarsh. He and his wife, Wendy, have two sons, George and Alex, who continue to enjoy a close relationship with their nearby grandparents.
Steve has a long association with numerous and varied local organisations. He has coached junior soccer in the area for many years; he was a board member of the Glendi Festival for over 10 years; he has also served as President of his local Lions club and was presented with the Monarch award in 1999 for his long-term contribution.
Steve began his career as a taxi driver who became involved in politics when lobbying for the rights of workers in the industry. Since then, he has worked across the public and private sector as an underwriter for financial services, electorate officer and ministerial adviser to the Hon. Jay Weatherill MP.
Steve has been the Labor candidate for Hindmarsh since the 1998 federal election, in which time Labor has increased its support by more than 8%. He won the seat of Hindmarsh in 2004 and was re-elected in 2010 for a third term.
Since being elected, Steve has helped to secure some major projects for Hindmarsh, including funding for a new King Street Bridge, an Aircraft Noise Ombudsman, the Glenelg to Adelaide Pipeline, funding for lights at Richmond and Glenelg Ovals, CCTV for Glenelg, and $1.5 million for Surf Life Saving SA’s new headquarters, Surf Central.
In the 42nd Parliament Steve chaired the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing, which conducted enquiries into burns prevention, obesity, impotence medications, and regional health issues in Australia and the Pacific. Steve was also a member of the House of Representatives Standing Committees on Communications and Members Privileges and Interests.
Steve has been re-elected as the Chair the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing for the 43rd Parliament and will also sit on the Joint Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, and the Standing Committee on Public Works.
Steve is a member of the House of Representatives Speaker’s Panel and is a Co-Convenor of the Parliamentary Friend of Meals on Wheels Group, Co- Chair of the Cardiovascular Disease Working Group, a Parliamentary Friend of Police and a member of the Parliamentary Diabetes Support Group.
Steve is a White Ribbon Day Ambassador and supports events such as Red Nose Day and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation “Kids in the House” and “Walk for a Cure”.
Steve was elected President of the Australian Labor Party, SA Branch, in November 2010.
Steve is particularly interested in areas of policy development including health and ageing, aviation, communications, infrastructure, consumer affairs, multiculturalism, climate change, water and the environment.
Source of publication 14th edition In-On