FRESHLY returned Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, has said she\u2019s \u201cdeeply honoured and humbled\u201d to be named to the new Federal cabinet.<\/p>\n
Ms King was sworn in last week as the new Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a regional person myself, I understand how much this portfolio can mean to the lives of Australians across our great country,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood infrastructure investment creates jobs, builds opportunity and unlocks economic growth and productivity.<\/p>\n
\u201cResilient and reliable transport is the backbone of the nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd local government is the closest level of government to the community, delivering the services that Australians rely on.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the city to the country, I am determined to see this key economic portfolio play its role in helping to build a better future for all Australians.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues in the states, territories and across local government to deliver the projects and the reforms that will make a real different to the lives of all Australians.\u201d<\/p>\n
While in opposition Ms King was the shadow minister for infrastructure, transport and regional development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FRESHLY returned Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, has said she\u2019s \u201cdeeply honoured and humbled\u201d to be named to the new Federal cabinet. Ms King was sworn in last week as the new Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. \u201cAs a regional person myself, I understand how much this portfolio can mean to […]<\/p>\n