Watching Ireland take on PNG in the men’s final of the 2011 Australian Football International Cup gives me cause to reflect on how sport inspires participation and promotes a sense of belonging. The theme of the International Cup, ‘many cultures, one game’ demonstrates how sport can build strong connections in communities, across nations and create [...]
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Council and Ambassadors program supports Australia’s cultural diversity
In Parliament House today, the Prime Minister Julia Gillard officially announced the membership of the new independent Australian Multicultural Council. The AMC was appointed as part of the Government’s multicultural policy, The People of Australia. The Prime Minister’s speech was an inspiring reflection on the strength that cultural diversity brings to Australia. The speech explored [...]
National Disabilities Insurance Scheme
People with disability deserve the same opportunities as other Australians to participate in the community, have a job where possible and live meaningful lives. That’s why the Federal Labor Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a landmark, independent inquiry into the costs, benefits and feasibility of a national long term care and support scheme [...]
Territory Rights
This is great news for the ACT – http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/caucus-supports-act-rights/2259591.aspx This bill is about strengthening the democratic rights of Territorians. For the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Senate Committee Report please see the following link – http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/actterrirtory_self_government/index.htm
NBN rolling out in Gungahlin
Last night, I attended a special meeting held by the Gungahlin Community Council where NBN Co had several representatives to outline the plans for NBN rollout in Gungahlin. Over 120 residents and local business people attended, which was impressive on a cold night! NBN Co had several representatives from their construction team and community relations. [...]
ICT in the 2011-2012 Federal Budget
As someone who has been interested in technology for many years, I thought it would be interesting to do a bit of an overview of programs in the 2011-2012 Federal Budget that relate to technology and to our capacity as a nation to leverage the benefits and opportunities presented in the digital age, along with [...]
Senator Lundy opens new CA Technologies office & Brumbies’ performance software
Yesterday Senator Lundy participated in the opening of the new CA Technologies office in Canberra. At the launch some new performance analysis software developed by CA Technologies in collaboration with the University of Canberra, Australian Institute of Sport and Brumbies Rugby was showcased. The software pulls together player, training and on-field statistics for the Brumbies [...]
Followup to Q&A – 30th May 2011
Last night was my first appearance on the ABC’s qanda. The format provides a terrific opportunity for public discussion and debate and I wanted to follow up by adding some additional information about some of the topics discussed. You can read the qanda transcript here. Climate change and the carbon tax The Labor Government takes climate change [...]
Senator Lundy at a Climate Commission Forum
Senator Lundy gave a short talk about the Climate Commission on May 24th 2011. Below is the video and transcript as well as links to relevant information available from the Climate Commission. I’m here at the Climate Commission forum here in Parliament House. This morning we’ve had an address by the Chief Climate Commissioner, Tim [...]
Visit to Thai/Burma border refugee camps
Visit to Thailand From 28 March – 1 April this year, I traveled to the Thai/Burma border to gain a firsthand understanding of how Australia’s humanitarian resettlement program works. My visit took me to two of the nine camps for displaced persons that house Burmese refugees. The two camps I visited were Mae La camp [...]
