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OPNION PIECE\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

BY CATHERINE KING\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

MEMBER FOR BALLARAT<\/strong><\/p>\n

MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I AM so lucky to represent this beautiful part of the country.<\/p>\n

I got the chance in Parliament recently to acknowledge the communities that are new to the Ballarat electorate.<\/p>\n

From Shelford to Meredith, Lethbridge to Rokewood, Maude to Dereel, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the people and communities, and I look forward to getting to know you and the issues that matter to you in the years to come.<\/p>\n

I have held mobile offices in Teasdale, Lethbridge, Haddon, Rokewood and Meredith. I attended the dawn service at Corindhap and I look forward to the upcoming duck race in Shelford.<\/p>\n

From local roads to lack of mobile phone coverage to community sport infrastructure, the issues that matter to you matter to me.<\/p>\n

Throughout the election campaign I announced funding for the Maude Pavilion, new lighting at Woady Yaloak Rec Reserve, and the reconstruction of Linton oval.<\/p>\n

I look forward to working with your council to deliver these important projects.<\/p>\n

We recently announced funding of $1.3 million for Golden Plains Shire as part of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund, and I encourage you to speak with council about how that can best be spent.<\/p>\n

Across the country, I am proud to be part of a government that is committed to strengthening Medicare, taking real action on climate change, and is focused on making the lives of everyday Australians better.<\/p>\n

On 1 January, cheaper medicines took effect, making life a little easier for those in our community who rely on prescriptions.<\/p>\n

From July, 1.2 million families will benefit from cheaper childcare.<\/p>\n

Our May Budget will deliver electricity bill relief, easing the stresses faced by many.<\/p>\n

We are training Australian workers and tackling the skills shortages holding back businesses with 180,000 fee-free TAFE places.<\/p>\n

We have established 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve established Jobs and Skills Australia and a royal commission into Robodebt.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve passed a Climate Change Bill and have updated our climate targets.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re setting up a National Anti-Corruption Commission.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve delivered a pay-rise for aged care workers and those on minimum wage and we\u2019ve passed legislation to get wages moving.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve repaired Australia\u2019s standing in the world, ended the cashless debit card and expanded the seniors health card.<\/p>\n

And, perhaps most importantly, we are taking the next steps on the long journey of reconciliation by initiating long awaited constitutional change and implementing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.<\/p>\n

My office at 5 Lydiard Street North in Ballarat is always available to assist.<\/p>\n

Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out in person, or by phone on 5338 8123 if we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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