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44% of workers in the ACT are in the Public Service compared to 20% nationally?
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ACT YOUTH JUSTICE CENTRE NAMED
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The ACT�s new Youth Justice Centre has been named �Bimberi�. I announced the name recently at Gungahlin, near Mitchell, where the Centre is being constructed. When it opens next year, the $42.5 million Bimberi Youth Justice Centre will replace the Quamby Youth Detention Centre.
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GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES SITE FOR NEW YOUTH DETENTION CENTRE
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04.11.05 |
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A site adjacent to Mitchell has been selected for the ACT�s new $40m youth detention centre, the Minister for Children Youth and Family Support, Katy Gallagher has announced today.
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HOW WILL YOU BE AFFECTED? COME TO THE MEETING ON THE 15TH OF NOVEMBER
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National Day Of Community Protest - 15 Nov. 2005
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EXTENSIVE BRIEFINGS ON IR FOR MULCAHY
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20.10.05 |
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Minister for Industrial Relations, Ms. Katy Gallagher MLA today called on the ACT Opposition Shadow Spokesperson for Industrial Relations, Richard Mulcahy to reveal the details of the exclusive briefings on the Federal Industrial Relations reforms from the Federal Government.
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PARENTS REQUIRED TO TRADE AWAY RIGHTS
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20.10.05 |
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Minister for Youth, Ms. Katy Gallagher MLA raised concerns about the changes that the new industrial relations laws will have on young people in the ACT.
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WOMEN SUFFER UNDER AWA�S
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20.10.05 |
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Minister for Women, Ms. Katy Gallagher MLA today expressed serious concerns at how the planned industrial relations changes could unfairly impact on women in the ACT.
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Katy Gallagher on Mother's Day - City News
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Mother�s Day will be like any other day for me, with some bonuses thrown in. Firstly, it�s a weekend; secondly, I may get brekkie in bed; and thirdly, I�ll get to spend some time with my daughter, as well as my own mother.
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ACT Government rejects ACCI calls for industrial reform - ABC Radio
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03.05.05 |
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The ACT Government has defended Canberra's occupational health and safety (OH&S) laws after calls for industrial reform by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
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Universities singled out for workplace reforms - media release from the Australian Vice-Chancellor's Committee
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02.05.05 |
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Universities reject being the testing ground for the Government�s workplace relations national reform agenda, the Australian Vice-Chancellors� Committee (AVCC) said today.
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ACTU National Competition for Students - Win $200!
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29.04.05 |
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ACTU Media Release
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Queensland Council of Unions joins the fight to save the minimum wage - Media Release from Stephen Smith (ALP)
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29.04.05 |
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Stephen Smith, Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, announced today that the Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) have joined Labor's fight to save the Minimum Wage from the Howard Government's proposed industrial relations changes.
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Training offer not good enough, Gallagher says
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18.04.05 |
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ACT Education Minister Katy Gallagher says the Federal Government's funding offer for national training is inadequate.
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Youth Guarantee: learning or earning
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ACT Minister for Education, Youth and Family Services, Ms. Katy Gallagher MLA has welcomed Federal Labor�s Youth Guarantee, Learn or Earn policy, details of which were released in the Budget Reply speech by Labor leader Mark Latham.
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Trauma at Work booklet launched
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The ACT Minister for Industrial Relations, Katy Gallagher MLA, launched a new booklet, �Trauma at Work� today.
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A Task Force is being set up which will identify strategies to revitalise Civic, ACT Planning Minister Simon Corbell announced today.
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Government rewards excellence in recycling
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Organisations practicing excellence in waste reduction can now win up to $3000 under a new award scheme announced today by Urban Services Minister Bill Wood.
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ACT Labor Government makes housing more affordable
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ACT Treasurer Ted Quinlan has announced a new Affordable Housing Package, effective from 1 July 2004, aimed at assisting first home-buyers and families in Canberra to realise the �great Australian dream� � home ownership.
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Federal Budget leaves behind a new class of forgotten people
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12.05.04 |
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STATEMENT BY SIMON CREAN, SHADOW TREASURER, ON THE FEDERAL BUDGET:
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New Gungahlin suburb progressing
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The Gungahlin suburb of "Crace" could soon become a reality, creating space for 1000 new dwellings.
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The Big Issue arrives in Canberra
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The Big Issue, a street magazine sold by the homeless or long-term unemployed, is now on sale in the ACT after being launched today by Disability, Housing and Community Services Minister Bill Wood.
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Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has announced the development of a new 20 bed dementia wing at the Croatian Retirement Village in Stirling.
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Youth Week will be held from March 27 - April 4 and there's a lot happening in the ACT to mark the occasion.
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When the vision of The Canberra Plan becomes a reality, Canberra will be recognised throughout Australia and throughout the world as a place representing the very best in Australian creativity, community living and sustainable development, Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said at the plan�s launch.
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UK supports ACT Bill of Rights
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The ACT human rights legislation was soundly endorsed in high level talks in London initiated by Chief Minister Jon Stanhope.
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New child care places in the ACT
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Canberra families have access to 90 additional child care places since the opening of the Gungahlin Children�s Centre. The Centre will be officially opened tomorrow by Minister for Education, Youth and Family Services, Ms Katy Gallagher MLA.
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University on the agenda
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13.02.04 |
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The Minister for Education, Youth and Family Services, Ms. Katy Gallagher MLA, today announced ACT Government priorities for new Commonwealth-funded university places in the territory.
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National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week
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It is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week from 8 February until 14 February.
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A planning strategy based on extensive work by Environment ACT and the NSW Department of Environmnet and Conservation has received a top award.
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Canberrans honoured on Australia Day
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Congratulations to the ACT residents honoured in the annual Australia Day Honours List.
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Helping earthquake victims
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02.01.04 |
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More than 25,000 people are dead after an earthquake hit the Iranian city of Bam on December 26.
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Anniversary of fires remembered
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A community event to mark the first anniversary of the January 2003 bushfires will be held at Stage 88, Commonwealth Park, on January 18 from 10am-11.15am.
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Cards 4 Planet Ark
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02.01.04 |
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Wondering what to do with all those Christmas cards?
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Water restriction exemption
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A limited exemption is in place for the use of sprinklers and automatic sprinkler systems on gardens and laws (excluding nature strips) on Sunday evenings over the holiday period.
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$1.65 million Regreening of Canberra after the bushfires
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02.12.03 |
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The ACT Government's $1.65 million Regreening Canberra project has been announced. It will be replacing lascaping works in urban areas affected by the January 2003 bushfires.
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Outstanding High School Students Rewarded
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02.12.03 |
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I celebrated the excellence of ACT public schooling today when I presented awards to 92 outstanding students at the annual Microsoft Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the High School Years.
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The Asia Pacific Film Festival- Human rights abuse
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02.12.03 |
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Did you know that half the world's population is in the Asia Pacific region? The Asia Pacific region hosts half of the world's population and, unfortunately, hosts some of the world's gravest human rights abuse. To learn more about these human rights abuses on our doorstep come along to the Asia Pacific Film Festival
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Student ideas for a fairer Australia
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The Australian Council of Trade Unions is currently running a student competition for school, TAFE and RTO students.
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Industrial manslaughter legislation passed
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28.11.03 |
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The ACT has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to pass legislation creating the offence of Industrial Manslaughter.
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I have officially launched the construction of new student accommodation for the Canberra Institute of Technology by turning the first sod in a special ceremony.
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Assisting with Katy's campaign
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30.10.03 |
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Would you like to assist with Katy's campaign for next October's election? If so, please call Christina on 6205 0384 to find out how you can help.
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International student ambassadors
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29.10.03 |
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I have presented graduation certificates to the students who completed the ACT Government�s 2003 International Student Ambassador Program.
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Scholarships for teachers
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29.10.03 |
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I have announced two exciting new retraining scholarships for government school teachers who wish to teach maths or become a school counsellor.
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Happy birthday to Turner School
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I recently attended Turner School for a special school assembly to celebrate its 50th birthday.
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George W Bush�s October visit to Australia has put the spotlight on human rights offences in the USA.
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Industrial manslaughter legislation update
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24.10.03 |
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The ACT could become Australia�s first jurisdiction with industrial manslaughter legislation by the end of the year.
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Supporting building workers
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09.10.03 |
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I spoke about industrial manslaughter legislation at a union-organised rally.
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