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LIVING LONGER LIVING BETTER IN BATEMANS BAY
Posted: 31st January 2013Federal Minister for Ageing Mark Butler joined Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly today at Batemans Bay Soldier's Club to report back to the community on the Government's $3.7 billion aged care reforms.
MORUYA ABATTOIR WINS GRANT TO CUT POWER BILLS AND PREPARE FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
Posted: 31st January 2013Afflick Abattoirs in Moruya will reduce both its power bills and carbon emissions with the help of a $11,725 grant
Dr Kelly addresses UN Security Council as peacekeeping resolution passes unanimously
Posted: 30th January 2013Dr Mike Kelly addressed the United Nations Security Council in New York on Monday, before the 15-member body unanimously endorsed a resolution calling for a "multidimensional approach" to peacekeeping - the first such resolution in more than 10 years.
$14million in environmental projects underway across Eden-Monaro
Posted: 20th December 2012Projects to help the environment - from river restoration to the establishment of seed banks and koala protection - are underway throughout Eden-Monaro.
SPIRIT OF THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS SHINES AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Posted: 20th December 2012Regional Development Minister Simon Crean, and Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, paid homage to one of the world’s most complex and impressive hydro-electric schemes today at the launch of the book Spirit of the Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporat
TIMBER COMPANY TO CHOP CARBON EMISSIONS AND SAVE
Posted: 20th December 2012Dongwha Timbers sawmill in Bombala will lead the way in energy efficiency and reducing pollution thanks to an $8.2million Gillard Government grant
A landmark decision for women and gender equality
Posted: 20th December 2012New legislation supporting gender equality in the workplace has passed through the Parliament today in a landmark decision for women
Eden-Monaro schools to benefit from National Plan for School Improvement
Posted: 12th November 2012Minister for School Education Peter Garrett and Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly today visited Bega Valley Public School to discuss the Gillard Government's National Plan for School Improvement with students, teachers, principals and parents
Dr Kelly calls for Coalition support to ban illegal timber and avoid further job losses
Posted: 12th November 2012Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly has expressed his disappointment at the closure of Boral's hardwood mill in Batemans Bay, and he has urged the Coalition and Greens to immediately back legislation to ban illegally logged timber
McGrath Breast Care Nurses in Eden-Monaro support over 500 families
Posted: 12th November 2012As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly has praised the work of three Breast Care Nurses in the region who have helped around 530 families over the past four years
New grants support smarter energy use across the community
Posted: 12th November 2012New funding rounds are now open for three energy efficiency grant programs which promote smarter energy use in business, local government, households and communities
NEW HEADSPACE PROGRAM TO HELP LOCAL SCHOOLS AFFECTED BY SUICIDE
Posted: 12th November 2012For school communities rocked by suicide, help is now available with a new suicide support service to be provided in secondary schools across the country
LOCAL FAMILIES TO LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS UNDER LIBERALS
Posted: 12th November 2012An Abbott Liberal government could cut more than $15,000 from the household budgets of a typical family in Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly said today
POWER TO THE PEOPLE CAMPAIGN
Posted: 29th October 2012Click here to sign our online petition, calling on the NSW Government to act now and bring electricity prices under control
New funding for tourism businesses
Posted: 29th October 2012A new grants program for regional tourism business operators looking to improve their tourism offerings is now open for applications
Training kickstart for trade apprentices in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 29th October 2012An extra 21,000 plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other construction tradespeople will be recruited under a $57.5million initiative to target skills in need in the Australian economy
LOCAL FAMILIES TO LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS UNDER LIBERALS
Posted: 29th October 2012An Abbott Liberal government could cut more than $15,000 from the household budgets of a typical family in Eden-Monaro
LOCAL FAMILIES TO LOSE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS UNDER LIBERALS
Posted: 29th October 2012An Abbott Liberal government could cut more than $15,000 from the household budgets of a typical family in Eden-Monaro
New Opportunities for Trade Training Centres
Posted: 29th October 2012Eden-Monaro schools and the community will have an opportunity to apply for a share of $400million under the latest round of the Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in schools program
$14million in environmental projects underway across Eden-Monaro
Posted: 25th October 2012Projects to help the environment - from river restoration to the establishment of seed banks and koala protection are underway throughout Eden-Monaro.
RDAF KEEPS DELIVERING FOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
Posted: 25th October 2012Minister for Regional Development Simon Crean and Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly today announced that rounds three and four of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) are open for expressions of interest.
Independent report finds NSW Government responsible for electricity price rises
Posted: 25th October 2012A draft report released last week by the independent Productivity Commission has backed up Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly's calls for the NSW Government to take action against sky-rocketing electricity prices
POWER TO THE PEOPLE CAMPAIGN
Posted: 18th October 2012Click here to sign our online petition, calling on the NSW Government to act now and bring electricity prices under control
Dental services in Eden-Monaro to be transformed
Posted: 18th October 2012The Labor Government's historic $4billion Dental Reform package will transform access to subsidised oral health services in Eden-Monaro, Federal Member Dr Mike Kelly said today
Awards and a minute's silence dedicated to Brice brothers
Posted: 18th October 2012Two new awards, dedicated to Tuross Heads brothers Nicholas and Christopher Brice who lost their lives in tragic accidents, will be presented at Bodalla Public School and Moruya High School later this year
Eight Far South Coast businesses named as NSW Tourism Awards finalists
Posted: 18th October 2012EIGHT businesses on the Far South Coast have been named as finalists for the highly contested 2012 NSW Tourism Awards
Locking in equal pay rises for those helping Eden-Monaro community
Posted: 16th October 2012New legislation will see some community workers in Eden-Monaro receive wage rises of up to 45 per cent
Jobs and Skills Expo coming to Batemans Bay
Posted: 16th October 2012Job seekers in and around Batemans Bay will be a step closer to finding a job or training opportunity with news that the very successful Australian Government Jobs and Skills Expo is coming to Batemans Bay
COOMA ONE-STOP-SHOP MAKES LIFE EASIER
Posted: 25th September 2012Cooma residents are already seeing the benefits of the new Department of Human Services one-stop-shop, which offers Centrelink and Medicare services under the one roof.
Veterans' pension rate rises from today
Posted: 24th September 2012Increase in pensions and income support payments for around 305,000 veterans, partners, war widows and widowers around the nation.
Dr Kelly joins PM to hear concerns about NSW Liberals' school cuts
Posted: 24th September 2012Mike Kelly joined Prime Minister Julia Gillard and School Education Minister Peter Garrett on Wednesday to listen to the concerns of Catholic and Independent school representatives about education cuts in NSW.
Every child in every school suffers under Liberal cuts
Posted: 13th September 2012Mike Kelly has condemned Liberal Party cuts to local schools, after NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell revealed yesterday that $1.7billion would be slashed from the education system.
Boost for pensioners in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 13th September 2012Mike Kelly has announced that more than 25,000 pensioners in the region will soon receive another payment increase to help them keep up with the cost of living.
Power to the People campaign gains momentum
Posted: 13th September 2012One month after launching his Power to the People campaign, Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly says the widespread response indicates that people are fed up with electricity price hikes in NSW.
Dr Kelly presents exciting vision at Innovation Exchange
Posted: 13th September 2012Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly presented an exciting vision for the region when he officially opened Zero Waste Australia's Innovation Exchange at the Queanbeyan Showground last Friday.
EDEN-MONARO KIDS TO BENEFIT FROM HISTORIC DENTAL PACKAGE
Posted: 10th September 2012People in Eden-Monaro are smiling after the announcement of the Federal Government's $4 billion dental package
Government releases historic plan for better schools
Posted: 10th September 2012Mike Kelly today said all local schools would benefit from the Federal Government's historic National Plan for School Improvement.
Eight more local schools go solar with Federal Government grants
Posted: 10th September 2012Mike Kelly says he is delighted that eight schools from the electorate will receive grants as part of the final round of the Federal Government's National Solar Schools Program.
ABARES Brogo conference: agricultural outlook is good
Posted: 30th August 20122012 Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences Regional Outlook conference in Brogo
PIPELINE SECURES WATER SUPPLIES FOR BEGA VALLEY SHIRE
Posted: 30th August 2012Bega Valley Shire residents to benefit from an improved water supply
Dr Mike Kelly slams coalition hypocrisy on military super
Posted: 24th August 2012Mike Kelly says he will not rest until better indexation of non-compensation superannuation benefits for the veteran community is achieved
Local community college receives funding for youth program
Posted: 24th August 2012The Eurobodalla Adult Education Centre at Batemans Bay this week celebrated a $36,900 grant from the Federal Government to help at-risk students
Every school in Eden-Monaro to receive additional funding under Labor
Posted: 24th August 2012Mike Kelly has confirmed that funding for every school in the region will be increased under the Federal Government's education plan, which will be released in the coming weeks.
Towamba Public School celebrates 150 years
Posted: 9th August 2012Mike Kelly joined staff, students, ex-students, parents and community members to celebrate Towamba Public School's 150th birthday on Saturday.
Defence supports Red Cross in blood challenge
Posted: 9th August 2012Australia's largest blood donation event at the Australian Red Cross Blood Service Donation Centre in Canberra.
Upgrades boost training opportunities for Merimbula
Posted: 6th August 2012More jobseekers and workers on the Sapphire Coast will have access to training thanks to upgraded and expanded facilities at Auswide Projects' campus in Merimbula
Braidwood Dental Practice's first birthday
Posted: 6th August 2012Mike Kelly visited the Braidwood Dental Practice to celebrate the practice's first birthday with staff, patients and local residents.
Adaminaby beautification project bears fruit
Posted: 23rd July 2012Mike Kelly visited Adaminaby last week to officially open a new outdoor area in the central shopping precinct and meet with local residents on a range of issues.
COOMA TO BENEFIT FROM NEW ONE-STOP-SHOP
Posted: 23rd July 2012People of Cooma will benefit from a new one-stop-shop that will offer Centrelink and Medicare services in the one place from Monday, August 13, 2012
Brisbane welcomes home troops returning from Afghanistan
Posted: 23rd July 2012Over 900 soldiers returning from operations in Afghanistan have been publicly recognised by their family, friends and colleagues during an official welcome home parade in Brisbane
IMPORTANT MID-YEAR STUDENT REMINDERS
Posted: 19th July 2012Dr Mike Kelly, is encouraging students to contact Centrelink now about their study and workload for the next term or semester
SUPPORTING CLEAN INNOVATION IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 16th July 2012Businesses in Eden-Monaro developing ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions can now access funding from the Federal Government's $200million Clean Technology Innovation Program.
Census reveals better access to higher education in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 16th July 2012The recent Census showed a 30 per cent increase in the number of students from the region accessing higher education.
Get in quick to apply for Volunteer Grants 2012
Posted: 16th July 2012Closing date for Volunteer Grants 2012 fast approaching
Superannuation Boost for 22,800 Local Workers
Posted: 5th July 2012Mike Kelly today announced details of how workers in the region will be better prepared for retirement with bigger superannuation balances thanks to a new Federal Government tax reform.
Helping Eden-Monaro students earn more while they study
Posted: 5th July 2012Students from Eden-Monaro will be able to earn more from casual or part time work before their Youth Allowance or Austudy payments are affected.
Local councils discuss opportunities under the carbon price
Posted: 28th June 2012Mike Kelly, held a forum in Bega for local councils to discuss the opportunities and issues of the carbon price
July 1 heralds new Cost of Living Relief for Eden-Monaro Families
Posted: 28th June 2012new cost of living support which will start to hit the pockets and bank accounts of local residents from July 1
Local dads to get time off to spend with their babies
Posted: 28th June 2012The Federal Government has passed legislation this week to extend Paid Parental Leave to include local dads and other partners
Small business funding open for applications
Posted: 28th June 2012Applications are open for funding under the popular Small Business Advisory Service program
JOINT BEGA CHEESE PROJECT TO BRING POWER AND GAS SAVINGS
Posted: 23rd June 2012Bega Cheese has received a $282,619 grant from the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program
Cash bonus for local families from today
Posted: 23rd June 2012More than 8,000 local families will start benefiting from the Federal Government's new Schoolkids Bonus
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BRINGS IN HOTLINE FOR CARBON PRICE RIP OFF
Posted: 19th June 2012Mike Kelly, Member for Eden-Monaro today welcomed the ACCC's announcement of a dedicated carbon hotline and online complaint form for consumers who think they are being ripped off by unjustified price rises.
BRAIDWOOD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
Posted: 19th June 2012What began life as two school houses at Braidwood Central School and then a shop for making and repairing saddles will now undergo major renovations to become the Braidwood Community Arts Centre thanks to efforts of the Braidwood Regional Arts Group (BRAG
18 social housing homes for vulnerable locals in Narooma
Posted: 19th June 2012Vulnerable Australians living in Narooma will benefit from the opening of 18 new homes, delivered under the Federal Government's Social Housing Initiative
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence visits the United Nations in New York and US officials in Washington D.C.
Posted: 13th June 2012Mike Kelly travelled to the United States from 4 to 8 June 2012 to represent Australia
HISTORIC DAY FOR BEGA AND SOUTH COAST: WORK BEGINS ON BYPASS
Posted: 12th June 2012More than 30 years after it was first mooted and following three years of extensive planning, community consultations and preconstruction activities, construction of the new Bega Bypass is finally underway.
WORLD CLASS TIMBER PRECINCT FOR BOMBALA
Posted: 12th June 2012The Bombala Timber Precinct Infrastructure Project will receive $4.7 million from Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF).
BUDGET SPEECH
Posted: 24th May 2012BUDGET SPEECH
LOVE YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
Posted: 21st May 2012Arts Minister Simon Crean and Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today launched the 2012 National Year of Reading Public Library Membership Drive at Queanbeyan City Library.
baylink COMMUNITY HUB A NATIONAL FIRST
Posted: 17th May 2012The Bay's new community hub - baylink - was officially opened today, offering locals a one-stop-shop for government and community services.
$575,000 TO FIX BLACK SPOTS IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 14th May 2012Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Eden-Monaro Dr Mike Kelly today announced the Labor Government will provide $575,000 to fix three dangerous black spots.
Mike Kelly Welcomes New Tax Relief for Local Businesses
Posted: 14th May 2012Mike Kelly, today welcomed that local business could benefit from new tax relief thanks to the Labor Government's new Loss Carry-Back initiative.
Budget 2012 - Eden-Monaro to Share in the Benefits of the Boom
Posted: 10th May 2012The 2012-13 Budget will deliver much-needed cost of living relief to thousands of Eden-Monaro households.
Eden-Monaro adds to the picture of children's early development
Posted: 3rd May 2012This week schools in Eden-Monaro will start taking part in the world's most comprehensive collection of information about the development of Australia's children
Grant to help diverse youth participate in sport
Posted: 3rd May 2012Mike Kelly, today encouraged eligible sporting organisation and community groups to apply for grant funding to help young people from culturally diverse backgrounds participate in sport.
Interest rate relief for Eden-Monaro homeowners and small businesses
Posted: 3rd May 2012This is the interest rate cut that local working families with a mortgage have been hanging out for
Reconnecting homeless young people in Bega
Posted: 3rd May 2012A service supporting young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Bega will receive $228,493 under the Labor Government’s Reconnect program.
Support for veteran community in Narooma
Posted: 3rd May 2012An initiative of the Narooma community received a boost in funding to help honour the service of local veterans
Valuing the skills and experience of older Australians
Posted: 3rd May 2012Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, welcomed the announcement by the Labor Government of a new Jobs Bonus to help those older Australians who wish to continue work but face barriers to getting work.
More choice, easier access and better care for older Australians
Posted: 3rd May 2012Under landmark changes to the aged care system, more older Australians will get to keep their home, and more Australians will get to stay in their home as they receive aged care.
Supporting local seniors to age well
Posted: 20th April 2012Local seniors will continue to receive subsidised physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and podiatry services for the next 3 years
Wage Connect delivers for 21 job seekers in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 20th April 2012The Government's new Wage Connect Subsidy is having great success helping long term unemployed Australians living in Eden-Monaro to find work
Supporting our future leaders
Posted: 20th April 2012The search is on for people with disability in Eden-Monaro who want to develop their skills and confidence to become leaders in business, the community and government.
Record investment in specialist doctor training means better services for Eden-Monaro
Posted: 20th April 2012As part of the Labor Government's $390 million commitment to boost the number of specialist doctors across the country
Men's Shed funding round opens for Eden-Monaro
Posted: 20th April 2012Applications have opened for funding from the Australian Government for tools, new activities and more local workspaces under the men's sheds program in Eden-Monaro,
Narroma Mobile Office
Posted: 11th April 2012Friday 13 April 12:30pm-1:30pm Narooma Sporting and Services Club
Eden-Monaro Climate Change Forums
Posted: 11th April 2012Mike Kelly, hosted 14 Climate Change Forums throughout Eden-Monaro
More local support for people with mental illness
Posted: 5th April 2012More people with severe mental illness in Eden-Monaro will have access to practical support services as part of an $8.1 million boost from the Government
Labor Government continues to back the Year of the Farmer
Posted: 5th April 2012Mike Kelly, today welcomed the news that the Government is boosting the funding for the Australian Year of the Farmer by delivering an additional $500,000
University to give Eden-Monaro students the information they need to make the right choice
Posted: 5th April 2012Students in Eden-Monaro will be able to choose the course and the university that is right for them using the new My University website.
ONE-STOP-SHOP TO BENEFIT COOMA RESIDENTS
Posted: 5th April 2012A new one-stop-shop combining Medicare and Centrelink in the one facility will ensure Cooma residents retain access to these important services.
Building innovative accommodation for people with disability in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 5th April 2012People with disability in Merimbula will have better access to community-based accommodation and respite services through a $60 million Australian Government initiative.
The How-To-Guide for Carbon Farming
Posted: 3rd April 2012Mike Kelly, welcomed the release of the Carbon Farming Initiative Handbook, which had been released to explain the Carbon Farming Initiative.
BEGA BYPASS: BUILDERS APPOINTED; WORK TO START WITHIN WEEKS
Posted: 3rd April 2012Macmahon Contractors P/L has been selected to build the new, fully-Federally funded Bega Bypass, clearing the way for work to begin onsite next month some 30 years after the first line was drawn on a map.
Queanbeyan Climate Change Forum
Posted: 2nd April 2012Tomorrow, Tuesday 3 April 2012, Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly will hold the Queanbeyan Climate Change Forum at the Queanbeyan Conference Centre
91st anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force
Posted: 2nd April 2012Mike Kelly joined the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown AO and over 100 Air Force personnel at the RAAF Memorial Grove in Canberra to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force
Queanbeyan community celebrates opening of new classroom facilities and upgraded multipurpose hall at Queanbeyan Public School
Posted: 29th March 2012New facilities at Queanbeyan Public School in Queanbeyan will bring benefits to students for years to come
Top-shelf performances for Eden-Monaro
Posted: 29th March 2012Mike Kelly, welcomed the announcement that world-class performances by major arts organisations and ground-breaking productions from emerging artists will soon bring their performances to Queanbeyan.
A Step Closer to Clear Flood Insurance
Posted: 29th March 2012Senate has passed the Insurance Contracts Amendments 2012 (the Bill).
Bega community celebrates opening of new multipurpose hall and library at Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education
Posted: 29th March 2012New facilities at Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education in Bega will bring benefits to students for years to come
Locals to benefit from a new skills plan
Posted: 29th March 20121.2 million people across New South Wales are missing out on the opportunities that come from higher skills, including an extra $10,000 a year in wages
Queanbeyan Climate Change Forum
Posted: 27th March 2012Tuesday 3 April 5:30pm-7:00pm Queanbeyan Conference Centre
Locals to benefit from a new skills plan
Posted: 22nd March 2012Mike Kelly, said the Government's new skills plan would give these local people without a post school qualification every opportunity to undertake further education and training to get a better paid job.
Senate passes Minerals Resource Rent Tax
Posted: 22nd March 2012Mike Kelly, welcomed news that the Senate has this week passed the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT), and associated legislation.
Another boost for local pensioners
Posted: 22nd March 2012Mike Kelly, welcomed the news that local pensioners will receive an increase in their pension to help them make ends meet.
Tony Abbott says no to tax cuts for small business in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 19th March 2012Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has taken his negativity to a new low, confirming that the Coalition will try to block small businesses in Eden-Monaro from sharing in the benefits of the mining boom.
Mike Kelly says No Way to bullying
Posted: 19th March 2012The Federal Labor Government last week launched the new Bullying No Way! Website and the Take A Stand Together mobile app, as part of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence
Local families benefiting from Paid Parental Leave
Posted: 19th March 2012More than 790 new parents in Eden-Monaro have applied for Paid Parental Leave since the Labor Government introduced the historic scheme over a year ago
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence - Visit to the MEAO
Posted: 15th March 2012Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Dr Mike Kelly, and Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown, returned last Saturday from a visit to the Middle East Area of Operations
New drug to help prevent heart attacks subsidised for patients in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 8th March 2012Patients in Eden-Monaro will be amongst more than 60,000 Australians that will benefit from a new drug that can help prevent heart attacks, which will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Improved services for children with disability in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 8th March 2012A new Federal Government initiative will help children with disability in Eden-Monaro access specialists by harnessing the National Broadband Network
Harmony Day becomes interactive
Posted: 8th March 2012Mike Kelly, is encouraging local school to access the new and interactive Harmony Day educational resources now available online to teach students about diversity, harmony and belonging.
Reforms for a National approach to fundraising by charities
Posted: 8th March 2012Charities would face less red tape when fundraising and people would have more certainty about how the money they donate is being spent as part of a range of national reforms proposed in a discussion paper released recently
Millions of dollars available for local tourism projects
Posted: 8th March 2012T-QUAL Grants
Youth Allowance reforms give support to more Eden-Monaro students
Posted: 8th March 2012The Federal Government's reforms to Youth Allowance have substantially increased assistance for students
Government supports the Kosciuszko Huts Association
Posted: 8th March 2012The Federal Government is supporting the Kosciuszko Huts Association Inc to continue it's good work in protecting and enhancing the cultural heritage values within the high country of NSW and ACT.
Up to 500 families in Eden-Monaro missing out on child care assistance
Posted: 8th March 2012Families using child care in Eden-Monaro are being urged to make sure they are not missing out on the Australian Government's $18.1 billion investment in child care affordability payments.
SNOWY RIVER GP SUPER CLINIC ONE STEP CLOSER
Posted: 8th March 2012Snowy River GP Super Clinic in Jindabyne has moved one step closer with the appointment of Canberra-based architects and interior designers
Tralee development not threatened by Federal Government
Posted: 8th March 2012Mike Kelly, is concerned that there is incorrect information being disseminated about the Tralee development.
$1 billion to help Australia manufacturing move to a cleaner future
Posted: 21st February 2012Mike Kelly, welcomed the launch of $1 billion in funding for manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution.
Eden-Monaro schools encouraged to save on electricity and water
Posted: 21st February 2012Mike Kelly, is encouraging the region's schools in to apply for grants up to $50,000 to use energy and water by installing solar and other renewable power systems, rainwater tanks and implement a range of energy efficiency measures
Legislation introduced to help workers access their entitlements
Posted: 21st February 2012Legislation has been introduced into the Parliament to help employees of abandoned companies access their entitlements
Eden-Monaro locals urged to make 2012 a year of reading
Posted: 21st February 2012Mike Kelly, has welcomed the launch of the 2012 National Year of Reading and encouraged the community to get behind the campaign.
R 18+ computer game legislation introduced
Posted: 21st February 2012Mike Kelly, welcomed the introduction of legislation of an R 18+ category for computer games.
Local groups have chance to get grants to Care for the Country
Posted: 21st February 2012Mike Kelly, urged groups in Eden-Monaro to take advantage of grants between $5,000 and $20,000, now available under the Government's Caring for our Country initiative.
Means-test is historic victory for working families in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 21st February 2012Mike Kelly, said the passage of legislation to means-test the private health insurance rebate through the House of Representatives was a historic victory for working Australians.
Satellites to deliver high speed broadband to regions including Eden-Monaro
Posted: 13th February 2012Mike Kelly, welcomed the announcement that rural and remote areas, such as Eden-Monaro, are a step closer to fast and affordable broadband services.
Mike Kelly congratulates Heywire winner from Merimbula
Posted: 13th February 2012Mike Kelly, congratulated Courtney Muller from Merimbula for her winning entry to the ABC's 'Heywire' competition.
Barilaro politicises telecommunications coverage
Posted: 13th February 2012Mike Kelly, was once again disappointed by the State Member for Monaro, John Barilaro’s, deliberate politicising of telecommunications coverage in our region.
Funding calls for smart energy use
Posted: 13th February 2012Mike Kelly, today welcomed the opening of three energy efficiency programs, designed to drive smarter energy use in businesses, households and communities.
Support for Bungendore Veteran Community
Posted: 13th February 2012An initiative of the Bungendore community received a boost in funding to help honour the service of local
Public service cuts under a coalition government confirmed by Joe Hockey
Posted: 8th February 2012Mike Kelly, expressed his concern for thousands of public service employees and ADF personnel, after Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey once again confirmed that a Liberal Government would slash 12,000 jobs from the public service.
Mike Kelly thanks David Gough for his Organ Donation Awareness Ride
Posted: 7th February 2012Mike Kelly, met with David Gough at the start of his motorbike ride through 100 cities and towns in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory, to help raise awareness of organ and tissue donation.
Small business urged to plan for tax cuts and $6500 asset depreciation
Posted: 7th February 2012Mike Kelly, today reminded small businesses about the important changes being introduced to help them improve cash flow and reduce red tape.
Giving learner drivers the Keys to Drive today
Posted: 7th February 2012Mike Kelly, today urged learner drivers and their supervisors to get online and register for the Government's keys2drive program to help reduce the incidence of road crashes involving young drivers.
Manufacturing important for Eden-Monaro
Posted: 3rd February 2012A strong manufacturing industry in Australia is especially important for people living in Eden-Monaro
Anti-graffiti grants available for local councils
Posted: 3rd February 2012Mike Kelly, today encouraged local councils to apply for up to $150,000 available to help clean up and prevent graffiti.
Mike Kelly congratulates South Coast local on Australia Day Award
Posted: 1st February 2012Mike Kelly, today congratulated Rob Pollock, Chair of the Far South Coast Regional Development Australia (RDA) committee in NSW on his Australia Day award
Name change for the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence
Posted: 1st February 2012Dr Mike Kelly, today announced that the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence has been officially renamed the Australian Civil-Military Centre
Back to school for Eden-Monaro students
Posted: 1st February 2012Mike Kelly, this week welcomed thousands of students in Eden-Monaro back to school
Mike Kelly welcomes new citizens on Australia Day
Posted: 30th January 2012Mike Kelly, welcomed 19 people from who became Australian citizens in Queanbeyan as part of Australia Day celebrations
School's back! Keep your receipts to benefit from the education tax refund
Posted: 30th January 2012Mike Kelly, is reminding parents with kids at school to keep their receipts for education expenses, with thousands of local families eligible for assistance under from the Gillard Government's Education Tax Refund (ETR).
Schools save energy and water with Federal Government help
Posted: 30th January 2012Mike Kelly, is pleased to announce that 6 schools from his electorate will share in $190,000 under the latest round of the Gillard Government's National Solar Schools Program.
2012 National NAIDOC celebrations
Posted: 30th January 2012Mike Kelly, today encourage communities across Eden-Monaro to join in the National Aborigines and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) celebrations to be held later this year.
Tackling problem gambling in Eden-Monaro, and across Australia
Posted: 24th January 2012Mike Kelly, has welcomed the Government's announcement that it will move ahead with a clear plan to tackle problem gambling in Australia.
Federal Government opens university doors to more Australians
Posted: 24th January 2012Ten of thousands of additional students will have the opportunity to attend university this year as a result of the Government's reforms which have removed the limits on university places.
$5 million boost to unlock Australia's science potential
Posted: 24th January 2012Organisations and individuals across Australia who help build the community's understanding of science can now apply for a share of $5 million in funding to support their work.
RDAF Projects in Eden-Monaro more to next stage of assessment
Posted: 13th January 2012Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, has welcomed the announcement of the projects from Eden-Monaro that are proceeding to full application stage for the $200 million Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF).
109 new homes for vulnerable Australians in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 13th January 2012Member for Eden- Monaro, Mike Kelly, today announced that 109 new homes have been built in Eden-Monaro under the Labor Government's $5.6 billion Social Housing Initiative.
Mike Kelly excited about the 103rd Pambula Show
Posted: 13th January 2012Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, will be attending the 2012 Pambula Show on Saturday 14 January.
Winning name for community services hub announced
Posted: 13th January 2012Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly today announced that the new community services hub in Batemans Bay will be officially known as BayLink
Australia's lessons from Iraq
Posted: 13th January 2012As the remaining US combat troops leave Iraq we have seen an outpouring of analysis of the meaning and consequences of the Iraq War
STATEMENT REGARDING PORTFOLIO CHANGES
Posted: 15th December 2011Yesterday I was privileged to be sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary for Defence.
Braidwood community celebrates opening of new classroom facilities and upgraded multipurpose hall at Braidwood Central School
Posted: 15th December 2011New facilities at Braidwood Central School in Braidwood will bring benefits to students for years to come
Mike Kelly opens upgraded classroom facilities at Wolumla Public School
Posted: 15th December 2011Mike Kelly, yesterday attended the official opening of the upgraded classroom facilities at Wolumla Public School built as part of the Australian Government's Building the Education Revolution
QUEANBEYAN AND BEGA STEP INTO SUMMER WITH HEALTHY HABITS
Posted: 7th December 2011Residents in Bega and Queanbeyan will step into summer with healthy habits following new healthy eating and exercise programs designed to combat obesity.
Labor recognises contemporary security challenges
Posted: 6th December 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, moved several amendments to Chapter 11 of the ALP National Platform on Sunday 4 December
Proposals invited through Caring for our Country
Posted: 6th December 2011The Australian Government today announced the opening of applications for grants for natural resource management and sustainable agriculture projects.
Government's strong action to stop illegal timber trade
Posted: 23rd November 2011Dr Mike Kelly, today introduced the Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill (2011) to the House of Representatives.
Landcare's everyday heroes recognised
Posted: 22nd November 2011Dr Mike Kelly, today congratulated the winners of the 2011 state and territory Landcare Awards describing them as genuine everyday heroes.
Bega Cheese to lead in environmental management
Posted: 21st November 2011Dr Mike Kelly, today congratulated Bega Cheese and its network of farmers for leadership in the area of environmental management.
Mike Kelly marks Remembrance Day
Posted: 11th November 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, has today attended a Remembrance Day ceremony in Braidwood to remember the sacrifice of those who died serving our country.
Eden-Monaro community service workers closer to equal pay
Posted: 11th November 2011More than 40,000 New South Wales workers in the social and community sector are a step closer to achieving equal pay after the Australian Government announced it will provide $2 billion to deliver an historic pay rise to workers in the sector.
Senate Passes World First Plain Packaging of Tobacco Legislation
Posted: 11th November 2011The Australian Government's world-leading tobacco plain packaging legislation this week passed through the Australian Senate, meaning all tobacco products sold in Eden-Monaro and across Australia will need to be in plain packaging from 1 December 2012.
New online resource for local out-of-home carers in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 11th November 2011Out-of-home carers in Eden-Monaro will have better access to information about government and non-government support and services thanks to a new online resource.
New library at Berridale Public School opened by Dr Kelly
Posted: 9th November 2011Mike Kelly, today attended the official opening of the library at Berridale Public School
New library at Bredbo Public School welcomed by Mike Kelly
Posted: 9th November 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today attended the official opening of the new library at Bredbo Public School, built as part of the Australian Government's Building the Education Revolution.
Mike Kelly opens new covered outdoor learning area at Dalgety Public School
Posted: 9th November 2011Mike Kelly today attended the official opening of the new covered outdoor learning area at Dalgety Public School
Mike Kelly welcomes Clean Energy Future legislation
Posted: 8th November 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today welcomed the passage of the Clean Energy Future package through the Senate.
Mining Boom to Boost Workers Superannuation and Deliver Tax Breaks for Small business
Posted: 3rd November 201141,500 local workers and 18,200 small businesses in Eden-Monaro will soon start receiving a fairer share from the mining boom thanks to the Federal Labor Government's Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT)
Labor's Plan for Veterans' Affairs
Posted: 3rd November 2011There is no greater responsibility for government than the defence of Australia and Australia's interests, and with that comes the profound responsibility of caring for those who have offered the courage, commitment, and sometimes sacrifice that is requir
Construction begins on $44.6M Capital Region Cancer Centre
Posted: 2nd November 2011Cancer patients in the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding regions of New South Wales are set to benefit from the new Capital Region Cancer Centre
Interest Rate Relief for Eden-Monaro Homeowners
Posted: 2nd November 2011Mike Kelly said that the Reserve Bank's decision today to cut official interest rates is a win for every Eden-Monaro small business and family with a mortgage
Festival funding a boost to arts culture in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 2nd November 2011Residents in Eden-Monaro will have the chance to participate in new arts projects thanks to Festivals Australia funding.
Mike Kelly pushes ahead with plans for Port of Eden
Posted: 2nd November 2011Mike Kelly last Thursday held a meeting with relevant stakeholders on the future development of the Port of Eden
Mike Kelly opens new library at Numeralla Public School
Posted: 2nd November 2011Mike Kelly opens new library at Numeralla Public School
The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP attended the official opening of the multi purpose hall and refurbished classrooms at Queanbeyan East Public School on Friday 28 November built as part of the Australian Government’s Building the Education Revolution (BER)
Posted: 2nd November 2011The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP attended the official opening of the multi purpose hall and refurbished classrooms at Queanbeyan East Public School
New Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Service for Bega
Posted: 28th October 2011People with drug and alcohol problems living in the Bega region will receive much-needed support through the new Wandarna Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Service in Bega, opened by the member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly
Celebrations for new trade training centre
Posted: 28th October 2011Mike Kelly, today officially opened the new Bombala Facility for Industry Training (BFIT) Trade Training Centre at Bombala High School
Mike Kelly opens the new library at Towamba Public School
Posted: 28th October 2011Dr Mike Kelly, today officially opened the new library at Towamba Public School
Celebrating Children's Week 2011 in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 24th October 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, welcomed the beginning of Children's Week 2011 celebrations today.
Next step taken towards an NDIS
Posted: 24th October 2011Mike Kelly, has welcomed important next steps taken towards a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with all governments agreeing to deliver foundation reforms a year ahead of schedule.
JINDABYNE GP SUPER CLINIC TO PROVIDE BETTER HEALTH SERVICES
Posted: 24th October 2011Jindabyne residents will have better access to GPs and allied health professionals with the signing of a $5m agreement with Snowy River Shire Council to establish the Jindabyne GP Super Clinic.
New bike path for Jindabyne creates 20 local jobs
Posted: 24th October 2011A total of 20 very welcome jobs have been created in Jindabyne thanks to more than $300,000 in Australian Government funding to complete the construction of the Mill Creek bike path.
New registration system to benefit local businesses
Posted: 19th October 2011Mike Kelly, today said historic legislation setting up a simpler, quicker and cheaper business names registration system will be a boost for the area's 13081 local small businesses.
New Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden for Queanbeyan South Public School
Posted: 19th October 2011Kids at Queanbeyan South Public School are set to join 128 other schools around Australia that are already growing tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn and other veggies while learning about food and healthy eating habits.
Tony Abbott deliberately misleads the people of Eden-Monaro on Carbon Pricing
Posted: 18th October 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today condemned Tony Abbott for misleading the people of Eden-Monaro about the Clean Energy Future package.
Mike Kelly opens the Snowy Scheme Museum
Posted: 18th October 2011Mike Kelly, attended the opening of the Snowy Scheme Museum on Saturday 15 October, alongside Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Mike Kelly opens new library, covered outdoor learning area and refurbished classrooms at Queanbeyan West Public School
Posted: 17th October 2011Mike Kelly, today attended the official opening of the new library, covered outdoor learning area and refurbished classrooms at Queanbeyan West Public School
Abbott turns his back on families and pensioners in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 17th October 2011Last week the Government's Clean Energy Future Household Assistance Package was passed by the House of Representatives.
$1.5 million to prevent crime in local communities across Australia
Posted: 17th October 2011Mike Kelly, today welcomed the announcement of $1.5 million in funding for Neighbourhood Watch Australasia for a historic expansion of its work in preventing crime and the fear of crime in Australian communities.
Health Boost in the Bush: Grants Available
Posted: 17th October 2011Rural and remote health professionals, clinics and rural private hospitals have been invited by the Federal Government to apply for grants of up to $500,000
More affordable rental homes in Batemans Bay and Moruya
Posted: 17th October 2011Residents in Batemans Bay and Moruya will have access to more affordable rental accommodation under the Federal Government's National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).
Recognising Australian Carers- 2011 Carers Week
Posted: 17th October 2011Mike Kelly, is showing his support for the many carers in Eden-Monaro as part of this year's Carers Week which runs from Sunday 16 October to Saturday 22 October 2011.
Dr Kelly marks International Day of Rural Women
Posted: 17th October 2011Dr Mike Kelly, has acknowledged the important contribution rural women make to the Australian economy and society, ahead of the International Day of Rural Women tomorrow.
Mike Kelly attends Snowy River water release
Posted: 12th October 2011Mike Kelly this week attended the first controlled release of water into the Snowy River since the completion of the Jindabyne Dam in 1967
Mike Kelly discusses the Clean Energy Future package
Posted: 12th October 2011Last week travelled around Eden-Monaro holding forums on the Federal Government's Clean Energy Future package
Nominations open for the National Homelessness Services Achievements Awards
Posted: 6th October 2011Australians are encouraged to nominate outstanding organisations committed to addressing homelessness for the first-ever National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards.
Protect your retirement savings
Posted: 5th October 2011Mike Kelly warns of investment scams targeting Australians
Australian Youth Forum
Posted: 5th October 2011Young people in Eden-Monaro have the opportunity to represent their peers on an influential committee which drives public debate and community engagement on youth issues.
Applications open for Men's Shed funding
Posted: 5th October 2011Applications can now be submitted for funding from the Australian Government for tools, new activities and more local workspaces under the men's sheds program in Eden-Monaro, the Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, said today.
Boost for volunteers in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 5th October 2011Local community organisations in Eden-Monaro are among 4,600 across Australia to benefit from the Gillard Government's $16 million Volunteer Grants initiative.
100,000 families apply for Paid Parental Leave
Posted: 5th October 2011The Gillard Labor Government's historic Paid Parental Leave scheme has reached a major milestone with 100,000 parents applying for the payment since applications opened on 1 October last year.
Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, will this week be holding Climate Change Forums in Bungendore, Braidwood, Batemans Bay and Narooma
Posted: 5th October 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, will this week be holding Climate Change Forums in Bungendore, Braidwood, Batemans Bay and Narooma. The forums will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear about the Government's plan to build a clean energy futu
Improving profitability and food security at Agriculture Congress
Posted: 26th September 2011Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mike Kelly, today addressed the World Congress of Conservation Agriculture in Brisbane, where around 500 scientists and practitioners are gathered to discuss international developments in
Mike Kelly calls on Queanbeyan to support local businesses
Posted: 23rd September 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today met with the Crawford Street Business Group to listen to their concerns about the Queanbeyan City Councils Crawford Street development and the impact it has had on their businesses.
Mike Kelly welcomes opening of the Kings Avenue overpass
Posted: 22nd September 2011The opening of a new overpass in the heart of Canberra has eliminated one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the city and improved travel times between Queanbeyan and Canberra.
First National Police Service Medals awarded
Posted: 22nd September 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, has welcomed the awarding of the first National Police Service Medals (NPSM), fulfilling a Labor election commitment.
Chance for Eden-Monaro to Star in Domestic Tourism Campaign
Posted: 20th September 2011Eden-Monaro will have the opportunity to star in the next phase of Tourism Australia's There's nothing like Australia campaign
Clean Energy Bills Speech
Posted: 15th September 2011Clean Energy Bills Speech, House of Representatives, Wednesday 14 September 2011
QUEANBEYAN GP SUPER CLINIC OFFICIALLY OPENS
Posted: 15th September 2011More than half a million services have been completed at the Gillard Government's GP Super Clinics across the country, in another sign that national health reform is delivering real results for Australians.
Mike Kelly recognises Australian peacekeepers
Posted: 14th September 2011The Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today recognised the ongoing contribution of Australian peacekeepers on Australian Peacekeepers Day.
Two schools in Eden-Monaro share in $30 million education funding to help close the gap
Posted: 14th September 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today welcomed news that Batemans Bay Public School and Bermagui Public School will be taking part in the Labor Government's $30 million Next Steps program to improve the attendance, literacy and numeracy results of A
Eden-Monaro students to benefit from Youth Allowance changes
Posted: 14th September 2011Students from Eden-Monaro will be able to access independent Youth Allowance in the same way as students from outer regional, remote and very remote areas, Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, said today.
GILLARD GOVERNMENT MOVES TO CUT POLLUTION AND DRIVE CLEAN ENERGY JOBS
Posted: 13th September 2011The Gillard Government today introduced legislation to build a stronger economy and a better environment for all Australians.
Mike Kelly and ET go fishing in Batemans Bay
Posted: 8th September 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, was in Batemans Bay this morning filming a segment for Escape with ET as part of his portfolio responsibilities as Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Cooma boy appointed to promote recognition of people with disability
Posted: 8th September 2011Fifteen year old Cooma resident and disability advocate Josh Alford has been appointed by the Australian Government to promote the 2011 International Day of People with Disability and International Day of People with Disability.
NEW PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY FOR BARRAGGA BAY
Posted: 8th September 2011Barragga Bay on the NSW South Coast will soon be home to the region's first open air amphitheatre with the announcement of a $1.67 million federal government grant toward the project, worth $2.88 million.
Minister welcomes boost for the dairy industry
Posted: 7th September 2011Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has welcomed today’s announcement by Bega Cheese and Coles supermarkets that 100 per cent of Coles-branded cheese will be Australian sourced as a significant boost for local industry.
Building a skilled workforce in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 6th September 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, has urged local residents of all ages to consider gaining new skills or a formal qualification to help secure their future.
Applications open to build supported accommodation for people with disability
Posted: 6th September 2011Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly today encouraged local groups in the region to apply for capital funding to build supported accommodation for people with disability.
More than 1,000 children registered for a better start at life
Posted: 6th September 2011Member for Eden Monaro Mike Kelly today encouraged local families of children with disability to sign on to the Australian Government's $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability initiative.
Mike Kelly welcomes funding for family services in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 6th September 2011Member for Eden Monaro, Mike Kelly, today welcomed the Gillard Government's $4,954,929 investment over three years to continue 33 support services for vulnerable families and children across Eden-Monaro.
Mike Kelly welcomes boost for pensioners in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 6th September 2011Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today welcomed the Gillard Government's announcement that local pensioners will soon receive an increase in their payments to help them balance the household budget.
Mike Kelly opens new classrooms and hall extension at Jerrabomberra Public School
Posted: 5th September 2011The Member for Eden Monaro, Mike Kelly, today attended the official opening of the new classrooms and hall extension at Jerrabomberra Public School built as part of the Australian Government's Building the Education Revolution (BER).
Labor delivers record number of doctors and nurses to regional Australia
Posted: 5th September 2011The Member for Eden Monaro Mike Kelly welcomed yesterday's announcement, by the Minister for Health and Ageing, that a record number of doctors and nurses are delivering much needed health services to communities around regional Australia, according to
Mike Kelly Opens New Facilities at Eden Public School
Posted: 2nd September 2011The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP yesterday attended the official opening of the new classrooms, special education block and covered outdoor learning area at Eden Public School in Eden built as part of the Australian Government's Building the Education Revoluti
Mike Kelly joins discussions on the future of the region
Posted: 2nd September 2011Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly was in Batemans Bay on Friday 28 August 2011 to participate and present at the Canberra and Urban Regional Futures (CURF) symposium.
Carbon Farming Initiative legislation passes Senate
Posted: 23rd August 2011The Carbon Farming Initiative, a carbon offsets scheme that will financially reward farmers and landholders for reducing Australia’s carbon pollution, last night passed the Senate.
Tony Abbott's $70 billion black hole a threat to local public service jobs
Posted: 22nd August 2011The Coalition would slash thousands of public servants to cover its $70 billion budget black hole, if elected to Government. $70 billion is the amount required to cover the Coalition’s own policy proposals, which is $70 billion on top of the current fe
Statement from Dr Mike Kelly, Member for Eden-Monaro
Posted: 19th August 2011Vietnam Veteran’s Remembrance Day is a day to remember and pay tribute to those who suffered and sacrificed their lives serving our Nation during the Vietnam War
Old Army Vehicles Available for Local RSLs
Posted: 19th August 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, has today welcomed the release of the Request for Proposal for the disposal of up to 12,000 surplus Army vehicles and trailers.
39 Howitzer Field Guns Offered to RSLs & Historical Organisations
Posted: 19th August 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, has today welcomed the confirmed release of a Request for Offer for the disposal of 39 M2A2 Howitzers.
Youth project in Queanbeyan to benefit from $14,880 from Labor Government
Posted: 19th August 2011Mike Kelly MP today congratulated Queanbeyan Multilingual Centre for receiving $14,880 in funding from the Federal Government under the Youth Development and Support Program for their project My Story.
Gillard Government invests in sustainable agriculture
Posted: 19th August 2011The Gillard Government will invest $66.4 million in the environment, sustainable agriculture and natural resource management projects under a new round of Caring for our Country funding.
Labor Building a Clean Energy Future in Eden-Monaro
Posted: 11th July 2011The Federal Labor Government is taking strong action to tackle climate change by putting a price on pollution and assisting local business and households in their transition to a clean energy future.
Parliamentary Secretary attends meeting of G20 Agriculture Ministers
Posted: 29th June 2011Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mike Kelly, will this week attend the inaugural G20 Agriculture Ministers meeting in Paris.
Funding for Berridale Pool
Posted: 29th June 2011The Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, today announced that the Snowy River Shire Council would receive funding for an upgrade to the Berridale Swimming Pool.
Dr Mike Kelly, today announced that the Moruya RSL Sub-Branch would receive funding to upgrade a local war memorial.
Posted: 29th June 2011Dr Mike Kelly, today announced that the Moruya RSL Sub-Branch would receive funding to upgrade a local war memorial.
New Vision for Eden's Marine Natural Heritage
Posted: 29th June 2011The Australian Government has unveiled two initiatives to boost tourism on the Sapphire Coast.
Become MoneySmart With Your iPhone or Andriod Mobile
Posted: 29th June 2011Download the new MoneySmart App which will help people work out their finances on the go
Public Comment Sought On Carbon Farming Regulations
Posted: 14th June 2011The Federal Government today released a consultation paper on the key regulations to underpin the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), a carbon offset scheme that will financially reward farmers and landholders for reducing Australia’s carbon pollution.
$5 million for community projects to protect Australian landscape
Posted: 14th June 2011Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mike Kelly, today launched the 2011-12 round of the Caring for our Country Community Action Grants at a community demonstration garden site in Moruya.
Continue to Support Tobacco Legislation
Posted: 27th May 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, today called on the communities in Eden-Monaro to continue their strong support for the world’s toughest laws against tobacco.
Time to Act on Climate Change
Posted: 27th May 2011The Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, has welcomed the release of the Climate Commission’s report The Critical Decade: Climate science, risks and responses.
$1.4 million for Community Mental Health Services in the Eurobodalla
Posted: 27th May 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, today announced that the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc (SFNSW) is one of 79 community mental health services across Australia which will have their funding extended for three years through the Governmen
$16 million to support community volunteers
Posted: 27th May 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, has encouraged eligible not-for-profit organisations in the region to apply for Australian Government Volunteer Grants of up to $5,000
Budget Makes Roads in Eden-Monaro a Priority
Posted: 27th May 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, has said the Federal Govenment's 2011-12 Budget provides a strong funding boost for roads in Eden-Monaro
$16 million to support community volunteers
Posted: 17th May 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly, has encouraged eligible not-for-profit organisations in the region to apply for Australian Government Volunteer Grants of up to $5,000.
Budget a Big Win for Eden-Monaro
Posted: 11th May 2011The Federal Government's 2011-12 Budget will strengthen both our local and national economy, creating jobs and opportunities on the ground in Eden-Monaro.
MAJOR NEW HOSPITAL FOR SOUTH EAST NSW
Posted: 10th May 2011NSW South Coast residents will benefit from national health reform with the announcement that the Gillard Government will fund $160.1 million for the new South East Regional Hospital based in Bega.
Kelly Encourages Local Residents to Commemorate Anzac Day
Posted: 21st April 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today encouraged people in Eden-Monaro to get involved in local Anzac Day commemorations to remember the service and sacrifice of Australia's servicemen and women.
Mike Kelly Presents Medals to Local Residents
Posted: 21st April 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, presented the Australian Defence Medal to three local residents in Cooma today at the Ex-Services Club.
Working Together to Care for Our Country
Posted: 21st April 2011Proposals for land care and environment projects from across the nation are invited under the Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan.
Early Learning and Care Centre Opens in Queanbeyan
Posted: 21st April 2011The Minister for Early Childhood, Peter Garrett, and Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today opened a new $1.7 million KU Early Learning Centre in Queanbeyan South.
Kelly Joins Whan and Hargreaves to Officially Open Lanyon Drive
Posted: 21st April 2011The Lanyon Drive Stage 2 duplication between Sheppard Street to Tompsitt Drive officially opened to traffic today.
Whitehouse Opened At David Campese Oval
Posted: 21st April 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today opened the new clubhouse of the Queanbeyan Whites at the David Campese Oval in Queanbeyan, giving new life to an important community sporting ground.
My First Speech Competition for Young Australians
Posted: 21st April 2011High School students in Eden-Monaro are being invited to take part in a new national competition called “My First Speech”.
Kelly Encourages Youth to Complete Cyber-Safety Survey
Posted: 21st April 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today encouraged young people in Eden-Monaro to take part in a new Parliamentary Survey on Cyber Safety
Exit Fee Ban – A Win for Local Families
Posted: 21st April 2011The Federal Government’s ban on mortgage exit fees has recently passed into law and will apply to all new home loans from 1 July 2011, a win for families in Eden-Monaro.
New Figures: Federal Labor Delivers Record Road Investment
Posted: 21st April 2011New figures released last week by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) have confirmed that the Labor Governments investment in the nations roads, during 2008-09 was the biggest investment since the creation of the nation
Kelly Helps Secure Land For Regional Hospital
Posted: 30th March 2011Mike Kelly, has announced that a deal has been struck which secures a site for a regional hospital in South-East NSW.
Mike Kelly welcomes Federal Government Disaster Assistance funding
Posted: 24th March 2011Mike Kelly, has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government that communities affected by recent flooding in the south coast region in New South Wales would be eligible for financial assistance.
CLIMATE CHANGE FRAMEWORK ANNOUNCED
Posted: 11th March 2011This week, Prime Minister Julia Gillard outlined the Federal Government’s plan to cut pollution, tackle climate change and deliver the economic reform Australia needs to move to a clean energy future.
Regional Students To Get A Better Deal On Income Support
Posted: 11th March 2011The Federal Government today announced it will bring forward by twelve months a comprehensive review of student income support, with a particular focus on the capacity of rural and regional students to access higher education.
Councils Have More Time To Apply For Accessible Communities Grant
Posted: 11th March 2011The Federal Government has extended the application period for grants of up to $100,000 to local councils to make their communities more accessible for people with disability.
PROTECTING LOCAL BABIES: WHOOPING COUGH EPIDEMIC
Posted: 11th March 2011Federal Member for Eden-Monaro has reminded local parents to protect their children with vaccinations, which can begin six weeks after birth.
Mike Kelly Welcomes New National Multicultural Policy
Posted: 11th March 2011The Federal Government’s new national multicultural policy will strengthen social cohesion and harness the benefits of Australia’s unique diversity.
Climate Change Adaptation Research Grants Announced
Posted: 11th March 2011The Australian Government has announced funding for priority adaptation research into preparing Australia for the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
Up to 33,000 NSW Families Missing Out On Child Care Assistance
Posted: 11th March 2011mew estimates show that up to 33,000 NSW families may be eligible for Child Care Benefit or Child Care Rebate payments but are not currently claiming their entitlements.
EDEN-MONARO STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR TECHNICAL TRADE DEFENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Posted: 11th March 2011The Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, is encouraging local students interested in learning a trade to apply for a Defence Technical Scholarship.
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW QUALITY TOURISM PROJECTS
Posted: 11th March 2011Tourism Quality Projects are for Australian Government support of up to $100,000 for smaller-scale projects to stimulate private sector investment in the community.
NEXT STEPS TO ESTABLISH MEDICARE LOCALS
Posted: 23rd February 2011The Federal Government has released new guidelines for Medicare Locals to help health practitioners provide more responsive and targeted services for local communities.
Up to 33,000 NSW Families Missing Out On Child Care Assistance
Posted: 23rd February 201133,000 NSW families may be eligible for Child Care Benefit or Child Care Rebate payments but are not currently claiming their entitlements
Kelly Congratulates Local Heywire Winner
Posted: 23rd February 2011Mike Kelly, has congratulated local resident Brendon Reynolds from Pambula who recently won the ABC Radio Heywire competition.
Mike Kelly visits flood affected regions in NSW
Posted: 11th January 2011Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mike Kelly, will this week visit flood affected regions in NSW to inspect flood damaged areas and the subsequent recovery process.
BOOST FOR QUEANBEYAN AND BUNGENDORE AFTER-HOURS GP SERVICES
Posted: 14th December 2010After-hours support from local GPs will be boosted in Queanbeyan and Bungendore following today’s announcement of more after-hours GP services by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon.
KELLY WELCOMES NEW PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS
Posted: 14th December 2010Patients can expect to see big changes at both Batehaven Medical Centre and Queen Street Medical Centre in Moruya thanks to the successful bid from both clinics to receive one of the Federal Government’s primary care infrastructure grants.
CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON BOMBALA HIGH TRADES TRAINING CENTRE
Posted: 14th December 2010Dr Mike Kelly, welcomed the start of construction of the Trades Training Centre at Bombala High. Trade Training Centres in Schools Program is an important element of the Federal Government’s Education Revolution, helping to make every school a great one
Kelly Opens New Facilities at Bega High & Cobargo Public
Posted: 14th December 2010Dr Mike Kelly, was joined by the Hon Penny Sharpe MLC, in officially opening new school facilities at Bega High and Cobargo Public School on Friday.
Seatbelts for Kids Scheme - Round Seven Open
Posted: 13th December 2010Dr Mike Kelly, has encouraged regional and rural school bus operators to apply for funding to install seatbelts on their buses under round seven of the Seatbelts for Kids scheme.
Applications for Australia's first Paid Parental Leave scheme open today
Posted: 1st October 2010From today working parents expecting a baby in the New Year will be able to lodge their claims for Paid Parental Leave.
Mike Kelly opens Bombala Street Medical Centre Extension
Posted: 24th September 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly has today opened extensions to the Bombala Street Medical Centre funded by the Federal Government through the National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Partnership (NRRHIP).
Australian fishing industry's leaders of tomorrow
Posted: 24th September 2010The Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Dr Mike Kelly will tonight meet with future leaders of the seafood industry at Parliament House.
New Portfolio Responsibilities for Mike Kelly
Posted: 15th September 2010The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP will today be sworn in as the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, in the Gillard Labor Government.
Pensions to increase on 20 September
Posted: 6th September 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly is today advising Pensioners across the electorate that due to indexation, pensioners will receive an increase in their pensions and other income support payments from 20 September 2010.
Media Statement on Election Results
Posted: 25th August 2010I would like to thank the people of Eden-Monaro for placing their confidence in me following my re-election on Saturday night.
NEW AGREEMENT TO BOOST SNOWY RIVER FLOWS
Posted: 17th August 2010The Snowy River will receive a boost in environmental flows, helping to ensure the long-term sustainability of one of Australia's most iconic rivers
LOCAL KIDS GET A HEALTHIER START FOR SCHOOL
Posted: 17th August 2010The health of local children is at the centre of the Gillard Labor Government's welfare reforms, Mike Kelly, Member for Eden-Monaro said today.
MODERNISING AUSTRALIA'S WELFARE SYSTEM
Posted: 17th August 2010A re-elected Gillard Labor Government will put in place new measures to get people back to work and modernise the welfare system.
MOTIVATED PROFESSIONALS MOVING INTO EDEN-MONARO CLASSROOMS
Posted: 17th August 2010Labor Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today welcomed the Gillard Labor Government's move to encourage motivated professionals to switch careers and move into the classroom.
MAKING EVERY SCHOOL IN EDEN-MONARO A GREAT SCHOOL
Posted: 17th August 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly said the next steps for school reform, announced today, will make every school in Eden-Monaro a great school.
“GUESSTIMATE” HEALTH COSTING BLUNDER FROM COALITION
Posted: 17th August 2010An $8 million hole has been exposed in the Coalition’s costings for health promises on the South Coast of the Eden-Monaro electorate.
GREEN LIGHT FOR SECOND LARGEST WIND FARM IN NSW
Posted: 17th August 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly has today welcomed the news that approval has been granted for the second largest wind farm in NSW - a $700 million 270 megawatt facility to be located near Nimmitabel on the Monaro
MIKE KELLY TO HOST HEALTH FORUMS IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 9th August 2010Mike Kelly will host several forums this week to seek input on the draft structure of the Federal Government’s Local Hospitals Network in NSW.
GREEN LIGHT FOR SECOND LARGEST WIND FARM IN NSW
Posted: 9th August 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly has today welcomed the news that approval has been granted for the second largest wind farm in NSW - a $700 million 270 megawatt facility to be located near Nimmitabel on the Monaro.
NBN IS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR QUEANBEYAN
Posted: 9th August 2010Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Stephen Conroy joined the Member for Eden Monaro Mike Kelly in Queanbeyan today, to discuss how the National Broadband Network (NBN) would drive the local economy for generations to co
MIKE KELLY WELCOMES FEDERAL LABOR SUPPORT FOR EDEN-MONARO FAMILIES WITH TEENAGERS
Posted: 9th August 2010Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly today welcomed the Gillard Labor Government’s pledge to increase family support for families with teenagers.
FEDERAL LABOR GIVING POWER TO EDEN-MONARO SCHOOLS
Posted: 9th August 2010Principals and parents will have a greater say in how schools are run under a move announced today by the Gillard Labor Government.
FEDERAL LABOR HELPS FAMILIES IN EDEN-MONARO SAVE WITH SIMPLER LOW-COST SUPER
Posted: 9th August 2010Local residents saving for their retirement will be better off thanks to the Gillard Labor Government’s plan to lower superannuation fees.
JOBS FUND DELIVERING FOR THE SOUTH COAST
Posted: 9th August 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Mike Kelly today visited Eurobodalla Adult Education Centre, which is creating job and training opportunities on the South Coast.
HIGH SPEED BROADBAND: COMING TO YOUR TOWN
Posted: 9th August 2010Federal Labor Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly today said that towns like Batemans Bay, Bega, Bombala, Queanbeyan and Cooma were set to join the digital revolution, with internet speeds up to 100 times faster than they are now.
TONY ABBOTT TO PULL THE PLUG ON COMPUTERS FOR STUDENTS IN EDEN-MONARO
Posted: 9th August 2010Tony Abbott is coming under increasing pressure to back down on his plan to cut the computers in schools program, Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly said today.
SOD TURNING ON BER LIBRARY UPGRADE FOR CAPTAINS FLAT PUBLIC SCHOOL
Posted: 9th August 2010The Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today welcomed the start of construction on the new $250,000 library upgrade for Captains Flat Public School.
Federal Member for Eden Monaro Mike Kelly rolls up his sleeves for small business
Posted: 9th August 2010Mike Kelly will be joining more than 80 of his state and federal colleagues across New South Wales as they are put to work as part of the NSW Business Chamber’s annual Pollies for Small Business program.
TONY ABBOTT’S GROCERY TAX TO HIT EVERY SHELF IN EVERY SHOP
Posted: 9th August 2010Tony Abbott’s grocery tax will cost the average local family an extra $355 a year Labor Member for Eden Monaro said today.
PROTECTING WORKERS’ ENTITLEMENTS
Posted: 9th August 2010The difference between Julia Gillard’s vision for Australia and the plans of the Abbott led Coalition are clear.
REGIONAL HOSPITALS BENEFIT FROM MORE EMERGENCY DOCTORS AND NURSES
Posted: 2nd August 2010Labor Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today said regional hospitals would benefit from the Gillard Labor Government’s commitment to train more emergency doctors and nurses.
GILLARD LABOR GOVERNMENT WILL SUPPORT JOB OPPORTUNITES IN EDEN MONARO
Posted: 2nd August 2010The Gillard Labor Government will continue to drive investment and job opportunities in Eden Monaro, the Minister for Defence Materiel and Science and the Minister Assisting the Minster for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet said today.
BETTER HEALTH SERVICES FOR JINDABYNE
Posted: 2nd August 2010The Gillard Labor Government will build a new GP Super Clinic in Jindabyne to take pressure off the local hospital system and improve health care services for families in the area.
GILLARD LABOR DELIVERING FOR SOUTH COAST COMMUNITIES
Posted: 2nd August 2010The Gillard Labor Government’s investment in community infrastructure in the Bega Valley Shire is delivering results with 28 projects worth more than $1 million already completed and another seven projects worth nearly $450,000 currently underway.
BEGA BYPASS GETS THE GREEN LIGHT
Posted: 25th July 2010A Gillard Labor Government – in partnership with the Keneally Labor Government – will invest $85 million to build a far superior Bega Bypass than originally planned.
FUNDING FOR BOMBALA POOL REDEVELOPMENT
Posted: 22nd July 2010The Gillard Labor Government will provide $460,000 to Bombala Council towards the redevelopment of the Bombala Pool Complex, if elected on 21 August.
MIKE KELLY MP CONGRATULATES LOCAL COMMUNITY ON THE SUCCESS OF THE SEA SPURGE CONTROL PROJECT
Posted: 22nd July 2010Today, Dr Mike Kelly AM MP presented certificates on behalf of the Gillard Government and local councils to locals who have been involved in the Sea Spurge and Coastal Weeds project.
MORE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM LABOR'S NATIONAL TRADE CADETSHIPS
Posted: 22nd July 2010The Gillard Labor Government has today announced another initiative to further boost opportunities for our future electricians, carpenters and tradies.
Sod Turned on Queanbeyan Indoor Sports Centre
Posted: 22nd July 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today welcomed the start of construction on the new $2.4 million Indoor Sporting Centre at Queanbeyan.
MIKE KELLY WELCOMES SUSTAINABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE
Posted: 22nd July 2010Labor Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly today welcomed the Gillard Labor Government’s commitment to fast-track sustainable regional housing.
WORST ASPECTS OF WORKCHOICES WILL RETURN UNDER A COALITION GOVERNMENT
Posted: 22nd July 2010Tony Abbott could strip entitlements, stop millions of workers from being protected by unfair dismissal laws and freeze minimum wages, the Labor Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly said today.
Mike Kelly and Labor delivering jobs for the South Coast
Posted: 19th July 2010Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly inspected projects in Tuross Head and Bermagui today, that were made possible thanks to over $1 million in funding under the Australian Government’s Jobs Fund.
Mike Kelly welcomes Julia Gillard as Prime Minister
Posted: 25th June 2010Speaking from Parliament House this morning federal Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly welcomed the election of his friend Julia Gillard as Australia's first female Prime Minister.
Mike Kelly welcomes Historic NBN Announcement
Posted: 22nd June 2010Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly has today welcomed the announcement by Telstra and NBN Co that they have entered into a Financial Heads of Agreement.
Mike Kelly and Stephen Smith visit Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence
Posted: 18th June 2010Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly was joined by Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith this morning, at the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence in Queanbeyan.
Coalition votes against electoral reforms to make it easier to enrol
Posted: 18th June 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly has today expressed his disappointment that Tony Abbott and the Coalition are attempting to block legislation that would make it easier for Australians to vote in the forthcoming Federal Election.
MORE THAN $264,000 FOR EUROBODALLA WATER SAVINGS PROJECT
Posted: 7th June 2010Eurobodalla Shire Council will receive more than $264,000 of Australian Government funding to implement water saving initiatives throughout the region.
MORE THAN $187,445 TO TRAIN MORE AGED CARE WORKERS
Posted: 27th May 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today announced more than $187,445 in funding to train aged care workers in Eden-Monaro.
Heroes for Home Launched in Queanbeyan
Posted: 20th May 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today launched the "Heroes for Home Project" in Queanbeyan with members of the Home in Queanbeyan Committee and local business owners.
Raiders & Storm set to clash in Bega
Posted: 20th May 2010Rugby League supporters from across the region will be today celebrating the news that the Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm have agreed to play a pre-season National Rugby League game at the Bega Recreation Ground on February 20, next year.
Start of a new era in drought support with Western Australian trial
Posted: 6th May 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly has today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke that the Rudd Government and Western Australian Government will start a new era in drought support, with a 12 month tria
LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS AND FAMILIES THE WINNERS IN TAX PLAN
Posted: 4th May 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly today welcomed the release of the government's new future tax plan, saying it will strengthen the economy and deliver jobs and real benefits for working people across Eden-Monaro.
OPENING ADDRESS TO THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR THE CHALLENGES OF PEACE OPERATIONS
Posted: 4th May 2010It is my honour this morning to welcome you on behalf of the Australian Government to the 3rd International Forum for the Challenges of Peace Operations.
Supporting people with a mental illness in Queanbeyan
Posted: 4th May 2010The Australian Government is delivering $183,882 to Queanbeyan City Council to provide support to people with a mental illness in the Queanbeyan area.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK A CHANCE TO SAY THANK YOU
Posted: 28th April 2010mber for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly is urging all locals to join in celebrations during National Volunteer Week, 10 to 16 May, and to discover for themselves the joys of volunteering.
Dr Kelly visits Robertson Barracks and HMAS Coonawarra
Posted: 23rd April 2010The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, Dr Mike Kelly and the Member for Solomon, Damian Hale, today visited Robertson Barracks, home of the Australian Army's 1st Brigade, and HMAS Coonawarra near Darwin
Remembering our ANZACS on the 95TH Anniversary of Gallipoli
Posted: 23rd April 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, today encouraged people in Eden-Monaro to take part in local Anzac Day commemorations to remember the service and sacrifice of Australia's servicemen and women.
Kelly takes action on Unflued Gas Heaters
Posted: 23rd April 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly has today expressed his concern about the possible harmful effects of unflued gas heaters that are proposed to be installed in Building the Education Revolution (BER) Projects.
Mike Kelly welcomes Government's changes to Youth Allowance
Posted: 23rd April 2010The Australian Government's reforms to student income support have now started with the first measures of the new start up scholarship and the lowering of the age of independence to 24 commencing on 1 April 2010.
Boost for South Coast Cancer Services
Posted: 20th April 2010Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly has welcomed the news that the Rudd Government and NSW Government will invest $33.8 million to establish a new, purpose-built regional cancer centre at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.
Water loss management program achievements announced
Posted: 8th April 2010The water saving achievements of Orange City Council, Gosford City Council and Dubbo City Council were announced today by Parliamentary Secretary for Water, Dr Mike Kelly.
$420,000 for Four Winds Festival
Posted: 6th April 2010Classical Music lovers across the South East will today be celebrating the news that the Australia Council for Arts has approved a $420,000 grant under the Federal Government's Creative Communities Partnership Initiative (CCPI) for Bermagui's Four Winds F
Playtime for Bega Valley and Far South Coast families
Posted: 6th April 2010The Rudd Government is delivering on its commitment to support families and young children in the Bega Valley and Far South Coast of New South Wales, with a mobile toy and parenting service receiving over $95000 to continue supporting more than 260 local
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY CONGRATULATES ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE FOR 89 YEARS OF SERVICE
Posted: 6th April 2010Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP today congratulated the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for 89 years of service during a commemorative event at the RAAF Memorial Grove in Canberra.
GOVERNMENT TO BAN OLD, NOISY FREIGHT JETS
Posted: 31st March 2010From 1 September 2010 older, noisy jet aircraft will be banned from Australia's major airports, the latest move by the Rudd Labor Government to minimise the impact of aircraft noise on nearby communities.
More Rest Stops on the way In Eden-Monaro
Posted: 31st March 2010Truck drivers will soon have more safe places to pull over and take a break or catch up on their sleep following the approval of funding to build four new, and upgrade ten existing, truck rest stops along the State's busiest highways.
FEDERAL RURAL HEALTH MINISTER TALKS HEALTH IN COOMA
Posted: 31st March 2010The Federal Minister for Rural and Regional Health and Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, today toured medical facilities and met with frontline staff and senior health management in Cooma, in south eastern New South Wales.
Mike Kelly visits Delegate to launch Council Projects
Posted: 23rd March 2010On Friday, Member for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly visited the Delegate School of Arts to launch the federally funding Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RCLIP) Projects with Bombala Shire Council Mayor, Cr Bob Stewart
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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