Katy Gallagher
ACT Chief Minister
New decision on way forward with government office accommodation
It’s a long way from Canberra to Brussels, but there is no doubt that the bad economic news coming out of Europe affects all of us. While our bottom line remains healthy and careful management of our finances has seen us retain our AAA rating, the ACT Government has, like every other government had to review all our expenditure including our infrastructure program. This work has been running alongside our budget process and has resulted in us taking some new decisions. Last year we foreshadowed a plan for new government office …
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Exciting step forward as sites identified for new North Canberra Hospital
Everyone has an interest in Health – whether you’re trying to stay healthy, managing a health condition, or caring for a loved one who's unwell. That’s why it's so important that we continue to invest in our public health services and plan new, contemporary facilities that enable our dedicated health workforce to deliver the best possible care – care that is appropriate for the 21st century. Some of our health facilities are now a bit tired, others don’t suit the latest ways of providing health care. In response to this, …
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Health care where you need it – two new nurse-led Walk in Centres for Belconnen and Tuggeranong
On the 12th December 2011 I announced ACT Labor’s first election policy as we head towards the ACT Legislative Assembly Election in October 2012. This announcement focused on health and committed a re-elected Labor Government to expand the very successful nurse-led Walk in Centres (WiC) into Belconnen and Tuggeranong. The ACT was the first place in Australia to open a public WiC back in May 2010. It's currently located at the Canberra Hospital and over the past 17 months over 15,000 people have visited the Centre (nearly 1,000 per month) …
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President Obama visits Campbell High School (Photo Blog)
What an experience for the students at Campbell High School! an opportunity to meet, sit and chat with the US President Barack Obama. I'm certain it's a day they will never forget. I was also able to meet the President and talk with him about our school system and how it works in the ACT and also how well our students perform in national testing. It was only a 22hr visit but Team Barack made the most of it with high level meetings with political leaders, a formal dinner, an address to the Joint Houses of Parliament, a visit to the War Memorial, …
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ACT and NSW sign the Memorandum of Understanding
Late last week NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and I signed the ACT‑NSW Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Regional Collaboration. This is an important step toward greater regional cooperation and heralds a new era of economic development and service delivery for the people of the ACT and south east NSW. A prosperous future for Canberra is linked to the prosperity and future of our regional neighbours. It is essential that we work together to plan services and infrastructure, and that the relationship between the two Governments is one …
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At the mobile office at Gungahlin Market Place on Saturday 10 December
Here is a great snap of Andrew Barr and I (complete with red balloons)out in Gunghalin last weekend, talking with residents about the things that matter to them. As usual it was a very busy morning/afternoon in the heart of Gunghalin as people were out and about shopping as well as getting into the spirit of Christmas with the annual Christmas in Gunghalin party a real hit with people of all ages. It was also great to see the Gunghalin Health Centre coming out of the ground and starting to take shape. On track to be finished in the second …
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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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