Katy Gallagher
ACT Chief Minister
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Canberrans are proud of their city. This pride was on display recently, when a talk show host in the USA made some disparaging comments about our hometown and the Canberra community responded with a passionate defence. We all need to work together to make sure our city remains a safe, beautiful, clean and welcoming place to live and visit. It is not just the responsibility of government to ensure this happens and each citizen, me included, needs to do their bit. Over the past few months, much has been said and written about the problem …
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Targeted Assistance Strategy
When your washing machine breaks down it’s annoying. It doesn’t take long for the laundry to mount up – my kids certainly generate a huge amount of washing. Then there’s the stress of having to find a new one and – even for those Canberrans who are doing relatively well – it can be a financial stretch to pay for it. Finding the money is particularly tough for some groups in our city. On average the ACT has the highest standard of living in Australia and the lowest levels of disadvantage in the country. We have average household …
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Transport for Canberra Strategy
Recently, I joined Minister Simon Corbell in releasing the Transport for Canberra Strategy. …
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Photo Blog – planting, shaving, riding and digging.
Her Excellency The Governor General with Evie and I planting a Canberra Bell on Canberra's 99th Birthday Read more here. Canberra Day saw the launch of the preview of the upcoming Centenary of Canberra in 2013 program. I was joined by Prime Minister Julia Gillard who stated her government’s long term commitment to Canberra. A brunch with 200 prominent Canberrans followed to celebrate our 99th Birthday at Old Parliament House. The Canberra Centenary will provide a once in a hundred year opportunity to engage with all Australians …
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Making Canberra even stronger
Canberra is a great place to live, study, work and play. Watch my latest television commercial here. Also check out my new Video blog, where I answer questions about my job, my family, the local economy and hear about my vision for an even stronger Canberra. …
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Photo Blog
On Wednesday morning I was very honoured to receive the ‘Contribution by a Politician Award’ at the 10th Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards in a ceremony at Old Parliament House. During my time in public life, I have handed out many many awards, but this was the first time I have ever received one myself. Today I opened the new Adult Mental Health Unit located in Canberra, which is setting a new benchmark in design and mental health care. …
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Welcome to my blog
I believe that a good government is an open and accessible government. I will be blogging on a range of issues that I deal with as Chief Minister, as Minister for Health and Territory and Municipal Services, and as a local member representing the people of Molonglo. I want to hear your comments on my posts. I will try to respond as often as I can but if I do not reply please know that I am reading your comments. Please remember that that this is a public forum so be respectful in your comments. Thanks for taking the time to visit and I look forward to having a great conversation with you and hearing your views and concerns.
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