The Minister for Sport Kate Lundy today congratulated Surfing Australia on the success of its new junior surfing program during a visit to the iconic Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach surfing event in Victoria. Senator Lundy said the Australian Government was a proud supporter of surfing in Australia and the junior Surf Groms program demonstrated [...]
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Support for high performance sport research
Minister for Sport Kate Lundy today welcomed the new Director of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Matt Favier, by announcing $1 million in funding for research into high performance sport. “It is a great pleasure to welcome Matt to the AIS and also announce this important high performance funding research,” Senator Lundy said. “The [...]
Maryborough’s largest employer invests in the future
A Maryborough-based book printing company has invested approximately $7 million in a new automated digital inkjet book production line that will deliver an important economic boost to the city and surrounding region. The new press is one of only two in Australia of a similar technology and size and will enable McPherson’s Printing Group to produce [...]
NBN fibre rollout in the ACT
MEDIA RELEASE Sen the Hon Stephen Conroy Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced 135,300 Australian Capital Territory homes and businesses will have access to National Broadband Network (NBN) fibre services under NBN Co’s first three year fibre rollout [...]
NBN fibre rollout in Canberra kicks into high gear
JOINT STATEMENT Senator Kate Lundy Senator for the Australian Capital Territory Andrew Leigh MP Member for Fraser NBN fibre rollout in Canberra kicks into high gear Federal Labor Representatives for Canberra, Senator Kate Lundy, and Federal Member, Andrew Leigh, today welcomed the announcement that 135 300 homes and businesses across Canberra will have access [...]
Jim Stynes Achievement Scholarships for young Australians
JOINT STATEMENT PRIME MINISTER SPORT MINISTER JIM STYNES ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS Young Australians will be given help to achieve their education, community and sporting goals, through the creation of new scholarships in honour of Jim Stynes. Jim Stynes was a man who inspired AFL fans across the nation. But off the football [...]
Funding to support Australia’s Textile, Clothing and Footwear industry
Businesses in the textile, clothing and footwear industry can partner dollar for dollar with the Gillard Government and apply for a grant of $250,000 or more to help build a stronger and more resilient sector. Announcing the opening of Round 3 of the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Strategic Capability Program funding round today, Minister [...]
Passing of Jim Stynes
JOINT STATEMENT PRIME MINISTER SPORT MINISTER PASSING OF JIM STYNES Australia has lost one of our sporting greats with the passing of Jim Stynes this morning, following his courageous battle with cancer. As a sporting legend Jim inspired millions with his sportsmanship, making a lasting contribution to Australia’s game. But he will always be [...]
Sport Ministers raise the stakes in the Olympic countdown
The transnational rivalry between Australia and Great Britain has commenced ahead of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics with Minister for Sport, Kate Lundy, and UK Minister for Sport and Olympics, Hugh Robertson, wagering a high stakes bet on the outcome of the gold medal tally at the London Games starting in July this year. According [...]
Australia to host inaugural Asia Pacific Games
*** JOINT MEDIA RELEASE *** SENATOR KATE LUNDY Minister for Sport Minister for Multicultural Affairs Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation SENATOR JAN MCLUCAS Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Minister for Sport, Senator Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas today [...]
