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Rural and Regional Australia to gain from Workforce Expansion
Posted: 18th March 2010Regional Australians will soon find it easier to get in to see a doctor, following the Rudd Government announcement of $632 million to train an additional 6,000 GPs and specialists.
MORE FUNDING FOR SNOWY RIVER COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Posted: 18th March 2010The Rudd Labor Government will provide $143,000 for 13 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the snowy river area as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits to communities.
MORE FUNDING FOR COOMA-MONARO COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Posted: 18th March 2010The Rudd Labor Government will provide $159,000 for two ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the Cooma-Monaro Shire as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
Grants round opens for local volunteers
Posted: 17th March 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today encouraged local non-profit organisations to apply for grants under the Australian Government's $21 million Volunteer Grants 2010.
FUNDING FOR BEGA VALLEY COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Posted: 12th March 2010The Rudd Labor Government will provide $446,000 for six ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the Bega Valley as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
PEREGIAN SPRINGS URBAN RECYCLED WATER PROJECT
Posted: 9th March 2010Innovative technology has made recycling and the reuse of wastewater a possibility at a new development project on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support to address International Symposium for the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Zones
Posted: 3rd March 2010The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, Dr Mike Kelly, will deliver an opening address today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the International Symposium on the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Zones.
A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia's Future - Funded nationally, run locally.
Posted: 3rd March 2010The Rudd Government has today announced the biggest change to Australia's health and hospital system since the introduction of Medicare.
African Union International Symposium to enhance the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Zones
Posted: 2nd March 2010Dr Mike Kelly is attending an international symposium on the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Zones in Addis Ababa from 3-5 March 2010. The symposium is being convened by the African Union and supported by the Australian Government.
$460,000 FOR COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 1st March 2010The Rudd Labor Government has approved $460,000 for five ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the Eden-Monaro electorate to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
Pambula strikes out on a new path - Cycle and Pedestrian Pathway opens
Posted: 1st March 2010Maxine McKew, Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Regional Development, today joined forces with Dr Mike Kelly, the Member for Eden-Monaro, to officially open the new Cycle and Pedestrian Pathway in the historic river village of Pambula in New
Queanbeyan Super Clinic well on the way
Posted: 1st March 2010The Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly and Member for Monaro, Steve Whan were on hand today to mark the start of construction at the $5m Queanbeyan GP Super Clinic.
Popular Cooma youth centre receives upgrade
Posted: 1st March 2010The Australian Government has provided over $48,000 to the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council to upgrade the Cooma Youth Centre.
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT TACKLES BINGE DRINKING IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 17th February 2010The Rudd Government is providing $175,000 for a two-year, community-based project to tackle the problem of binge drinking among young people in the Tumut area.
Mike Kelly opens facilities at Bemboka Public School funded under historic school modernisation program
Posted: 17th February 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today attended the official opening of a new library at Bemboka Public School, in his electorate of Eden-Monaro built as part of the Australian Government’s Building the Education Revolution (BER).
SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE AUSTRALIAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR MEMORIAL IN BALLARAT
Posted: 8th February 2010The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support yesterday attended the sixth anniversary of the opening of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat.
Coalition seeks to hide the past on Vegetation Laws
Posted: 5th February 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly has today welcomed the news that both Labor and Coalition Senators voted for a Senate inquiry into state vegetation laws, but expressed disappointment that the extent of the inquiry is being nobbled by the Coalition
Parliamentary Secretary launches the 2010 Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program
Posted: 5th February 2010The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today launched the 2010 Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (ADFPP). The program allows Senators and Members of Parliament a unique opportunity to develop a deeper ap
SKY NEWS AM AGENDA WITH Kieran Gilbert climate change policy ; Tony Abbott's first day in Parliament as leader of the opposition
Posted: 4th February 2010KIERAN GILBERT: With me now the Shadow Minister for Tourism Steve Ciobo and the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, Mike Kelly. Gentlemen good morning to you both.
RECEPTION TO MARK FIRST YEAR OF OPERATIONS OF ASIA PACIFIC CIVIL-MILITARY CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Posted: 4th February 2010The Asia-Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence, a key initiative in the Government's strategy for developing a more effective civil-military capability, has marked one year of operation.
Damian Rice, Australia Day Ambassador to Bateman's Bay NSW
Posted: 29th January 2010Last year I performed of a play called'Defiance' which is about the history of Sydney's Quarantine Station at
WORK STARTS ON KINGS HIGHWAY REALIGNMENT
Posted: 25th January 2010Member for Monaro Steve Whan and Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly welcomed the start of pre-construction work on a new deviation of the Kings Highway on the outskirts of Queanbeyan.
MORE THAN $99,719 FOR CARERS SERVICES IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 15th January 2010Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot and Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today announced more than $99,719 in one-off funding grants for 6 services that provide respite for carers in Eden-Monaro.
COMMUNITY GROUPS TO BENEFIT FROM CARING FOR OUR COUNTRY 2009-10 COMMUNITY ACTION GRANT
Posted: 12th January 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today announced that Eleven Community Groups in Eden-Monaro are set to benefit this year from more than $189,128.87 in funding from the Australian Government. The eleven groups have received funding through the 2009-1
Extra funding to help locals in need in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 21st December 2009Local families under financial pressure will now have access to two financial counsellors through Mission Australia Minister for Families and Community Services, Jenny Macklin, announced the these positions were part of the Australian Government's $12
TOURISM GRANTS TO ASSIST IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 21st December 2009Tourism within Eden-Monaro has received a $65,000 boost following the Australian Government's announcement of the 70 tourism projects which will receive support from the $8.3 million TQUAL Grants program. TQUAL grants will help the Australian tourism ind
SKY NEWS AM AGENDA WITH ASHLEIGH GILLON : Discussion about climate change and ETS
Posted: 17th December 2009ASHLEIGH GILLON: We're about to look at the political issues of the day with our panel of MPs. Joining me from Canberra, the Parliamentary Secretary for Water and Defence Support, Mike Kelly, good morning. MIKE KELLY: Morning Ashleigh.
AUSTRALIA TO ASSIST AFRICAN UNION
Posted: 11th December 2009Australia's commitment to effective international peacekeeping is being demonstrated again this week in a workshop to assist the African Union in developing draft guidelines for the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
SKY NEWS AM AGENDA WITH KIERAN GILBERT 09/12/09
Posted: 11th December 2009Joining me this morning on the program, I have the newly promoted Liberal frontbencher, Gary Humphries, parl... Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Citizenship, and the Parliamentary Secretary, with the Government, of course, Defence Personnel
NEW FISHING CO-OP OPENED
Posted: 11th December 2009Minister for Lands Tony Kelly congratulated the Bermagui Fishermen's Co-Operative on the official opening its new building at Bermagui Harbour today. Mr Kelly and local federal member Dr Mike Kelly were the guests of honour and jointly opened the new bui
Apprentice Kickstart Kicks Off
Posted: 9th December 2009Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today urged local employers to take advantage of the Rudd Government tripling the first year apprentice bonus to almost $5,000 this summer. The Apprentice Kickstart bonus is available from December 1 until February 28 2
A KITCHEN GARDEN FOR BATLOW: BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE
Posted: 9th December 2009The Batlow community is set to benefit with a $40,300 grant from the Rudd Government to participate in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. Batlow Technology School was announced today by Minister Roxon as a successful applicant in the secon
A KITCHEN GARDEN FOR DELEGATE: BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE
Posted: 9th December 2009he Delegate community is set to benefit with a $59,636 grant from the Rudd Government to participate in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. Delegate Public School was announced today by Minister Roxon as a successful applicant in the second r
120 local volunteer organisations receive Volunteer Grants
Posted: 9th December 2009Burragate Rural Fire Service Brigade is amongst 120 Organisations in Eden-Monaro to receive funding from the Australian Government's Volunteer Grants 2009 initiative.
AN ADDITIONAL $261,353 TO HELP EDEN-MONARO RESIDENTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT, IN THEIR HOMES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES
Posted: 8th December 2009Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot and Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly today announced the electorate of Eden-Monaro will share in an additional $261,353 for Home and Community Care (HACC) services.
The Education Revolution begins in Cooma
Posted: 30th November 2009A newly constructed primary learning areas and link ways and refurbishment of existing primary learning areas and technology centre was officially opened today at St Patrick's Parish School by the Hon Dr Mike Kelly MP
Groundwater experts meet to tackle future management challenges
Posted: 30th November 2009The Parliamentary Secretary for Water, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today opened the National Water Commission's inaugural national Groundwater Forum, which has brought together 120 of Australia's leading groundwater experts to discuss the challenges in
RURAL AUSTRALIA TO BENEFIT FROM HEALTH REFORM
Posted: 24th November 2009Australia’s health system is on the road to reform, the Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, told doctors at a conference in Bateman’s Bay on Saturday.
$7,000 SUPPORT FOR EDEN-MONARO VETERAN COMMUNITY
Posted: 24th November 2009Two local initiatives have received $3,000 and $4,000 in funding from the Australian Government to honour the service of local veterans, Member for Eden Monaro, Mike Kelly said today.
WORK BEGINS ON STAGE 2 OF LANYON DRIVE UPGRADE
Posted: 17th November 2009ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, and Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Maxine McKew, today turned the first sod on the $19 million upgrade of Lanyon Drive. They were joined on site
BEGA BYPASS PLANS ON DISPLAY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Posted: 17th November 2009Bega residents will be given the chance to comment on the design of the proposed Bega Bypass with the plans to be on display from Monday 23 November.
TUMUT GOLF COURSE EFFLUENT REUSE SCHEME OPENED
Posted: 17th November 2009Recycled water will now be used at the Tumut Golf Course after Parliamentary Secretary for Water, Dr Mike Kelly, officially opened the Tumut Golf Course Effluent Reuse Scheme. Funding of $500,000 was provided by the Australian Government towards the $71
IMPROVED WATER SECURITY FOR THE EUROBODALLA
Posted: 17th November 2009Today construction begins on the new potable water treatment facility adjacent to Denhams Beach Reservoir as part of a plan to improve water quality for residents in the Eurobodalla Shire. Parliamentary Secretary for Water, Dr Mike Kelly turned the first
Queanbeyan to play host to Clean Energy Expo
Posted: 6th November 2009The Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly will play host to a Clean Energy Expo run by Pyramid Power on 11th November at the Queanbeyan Conference Centre. The expo will aim to promote the benefits of renewable energy and the increased accessibility of green
Opposition Wrong on Reserves
Posted: 6th November 2009The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today said the opposition has its facts wrong on Australian Defence Force Reserves "On Wednesday 4 November 2009, the Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the H
Speech in Parliament on CPRS Legislation
Posted: 29th October 2009t is great to be back here going in to bat, for the second time around, on this legislation. It is critical that we now enter the endgame for this legislation. The circumstances have changed since the last time I spoke, in that we are now, thankfully, en
Contribute to the Inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians
Posted: 28th October 2009The Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth has agreed to conduct an inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians. Annette Ellis MP, the Committee Chair, stated that, “Committee Members have become increasingly concerned a
New Early Learning and Care Centre for Queanbeyan
Posted: 27th October 2009The Member for Eden Monaro Mike Kelly has welcomed the announcement of a provider for a new Early Learning and Care Centre at Queanbeyan. The Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care Kate Ellis has announced KU Children’s Services will ope
RESERVISTS THANKED FOR OUTSTANDING EFFORT DURING VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES
Posted: 20th October 2009The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today hosted a function to thank Australian Defence Force Reservists for their involvement in the ADF operation in support of the Victorian bushfires, Operation Vic Fire Assist
HELPING TO SECURE AUSTRALIA'S GROUNDWATER FUTURE
Posted: 19th October 2009The Parliamentary Secretary for Water, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today announced $2.1 million in funding for three new projects to better manage Australia's groundwater whilst launching National Water Week 2009 at Parliament House in Canberra.
First sod turned on Cooma's new Werri-Nina care facility
Posted: 16th October 2009Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly and State Member for Monaro, Steve Whan were joined today by NSW Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Paul Lynch for the symbolic 'turning of the sod' on the Werri-Nina dementia day care centre in Cooma.
AM Agenda Interview 14/10/2009
Posted: 15th October 2009SKY NEWS AM AGENDA WITH KIERAN GILBERT: DISCUSSION ABOUT ASYLUM SEEKERS WHO HAVE BEEN FOUND IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS THIS YEAR
Cassandra is Walking to Celebrate Hope and Progress
Posted: 12th October 2009Five year old Queanbeyan girl Cassandra Griffiths and her family are joining 60,000 people around Australia to celebrate hope and progress towards a cure for type 1 diabetes. The Walk to Cure Diabetes is an annual event held by the Juvenile Diabetes Rese
Local business given family-friendly boost
Posted: 12th October 2009A local business in the Queanbeyan region has been awarded a grant to set up work and family friendly arrangements in their workplace, under the Australian Government’s Fresh Ideas for Work and Family program. One business will receive $3828.00 to hel
MCKEW AND KELLY DIG DEEP FOR SAPPHIRE AQUATIC CENTRE
Posted: 6th October 2009Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government Maxine McKew and the Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly followed the lead of the Pambula community today and dug deep as they turned the first sod at the S
DEFENCE IMPLEMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REVIEW OF THE ADF CADETS SCHEME
Posted: 30th September 2009The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today commended the Department of Defence for the progress made on implementing recommendations of the review of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cadets Scheme conducted by L
ADDITIONAL HEALTH REFORM CONSULTATIONS IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 30th September 2009The Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, will hold three additional public forums as part of the Federal Government’s national consultations on reform of the Australian health system. Background: The Rudd government is consulting around Australia on the
PROTECTING PRIORITY NATIVE VEGETATION MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE FOR LOCAL LANDHOLDERS
Posted: 30th September 2009Through the Murrumbidgee EcoTender II, the Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) invites landholders to bid for funding to improve the quality and extent of remnant priority native vegetation on their properties in the mid and upper Murrumbidg
MAJOR FUNDING BOOST FOR EDEN-MONARO PRESCHOOLS
Posted: 28th September 2009Monaro MP Steve Whan and Member for Eden Monaro Mike Kelly have welcomed a massive increase in funding for the region's preschools, with an additional $811,106 being shared amongst 25 local facilities under a new Rudd/Rees Labor Government initiative.
REPATRIATION OF FLYING OFFICER MICHAEL HERBERT AND PILOT OFFICER ROBERT CARVER FROM VIETNAM
Posted: 23rd September 2009As many of you will know I have two executive functions in the Rudd Government. These are Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support and Parliamentary Secretary for Water. Both these jobs keep me very busy, as you can imagine, given that we have major ch
National Rental Affordability Scheme delivers 30 new affordable rental homes for Eden Monaro
Posted: 23rd September 2009The Australian Government will deliver 30 new affordable rental homes for low and moderate income families in Eden-Monaro under the second round of the National Rental Affordability Scheme.
Kelly Welcomes Telstra Changes
Posted: 23rd September 2009Member for Eden Monaro, Mike Kelly has welcomed the announcement by Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy concerning the proposed reforms to Telstra.
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