Sid and Federal Education Minister Simon Crean joined with Jan Milburn and students to open the new Jan Milburn Centre at Burnie Primary School.

Ella Clark and Kyle Thompson show off the new computer lab at Strahan Primary to Sid, who opened $300,000 in expansions to the school recently

The Health Minister and Prime Minister get a briefing on the plans for the Burnie GP Super Clinic

The Prime Minister gives a hand to start work on the Burnie GP Super Clinic with Sid and Jamie Dent from Vos

Sid tells the Prime Minister about projects around the Burnie waterfront while visiting the Makers Workshop

Sid introduces the Prime Minister to Burnie’s Lynn Price at a Civic Reception during Community Cabinet.

Sid introduces the Prime Minister to Jessica Williams of Burnie (L) and Ruby Doherty of Wynyard at Community Cabinet

Mayor Alvwyn Boyd and wife Gwenda welcome the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Sid to the Civic Reception at the Makers Workshop.

Sid and the Prime Minister chat to Jenny Cox, Russell Steers and Rob Simpson.

Sid heads out for a kick with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese at West Park.

Sid turns the first sod on the Burnie GP Super Clinic with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Health Minister Nicola Roxon and Bekithemba Bulle, representing the clinic’s developers.

Sid introduces the Prime Minister to Burnie High students Rhiannon Sayer and Jenna Haas

The Prime Minister celebrates his goal during the opening of the West Park sports facility.

Sid welcomes people to the Community Cabinet forum.

The Prime Minister addresses the Community Cabinet forum.

Sisters Hills Opening – Sid is pictured with Waratah-Wynyard Mayor Kevin Hyland, Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam and road campaigner Trevor Duniam at the launch of the $30 million project this week.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd discusses job creation with Industry Minister Kim Carr, State MP Brenton Best and Sid.

John Van Der Woude from Penguin Composites (r) explains the company and its products to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Industry Minister Kim Carr, State MP Brenton Best and Sid.

Ulverstone GP Emil Djakic shows Health Minister Nicola Roxon and Sid around the Patrick Street Clinic during discussions about new health funding and plans for the health system nationally.

Waratah Wynyard Mayor Kevin Hyland speaks at the official opening of the Whyte Hills lookout at Waratah. This magnificant lookout has views right across the Tarkine. The project was funded by the Rudd Government in 2007 through the Tasmanian Forest Tourism Initiative and was part of a $900,000 grant that has seen a range of projects developed through the Tarkine Wilderness Gateway Experience – managed by the Cradle Coast Authority.

Sid speaks at the official opening of the Whyte Hills lookout at Waratah. This magnificant lookout has views right across the Tarkine. The project was funded by the Rudd Government in 2007 through the Tasmanian Forest Tourism Initiative and was part of a $900,000 grant that has seen a range of projects developed through the Tarkine Wilderness Gateway Experience – managed by the Cradle Coast Authority.

At the official opening of the Whyte Hills lookout at Waratah. This magnificant lookout has views right across the Tarkine. Sid is pictured with (l-r) Cradle Coast Authority Tarkine Development Project Officer Jenny Evans, Cradle Coast Authority Regional Tourism Development Officer Ian Waller and Waratah-Wynyard Mayor Kevin Hyland.

At the official opening of the Whyte Hills lookout at Waratah. This magnificant lookout has views right across the Tarkine.

Sid speaks at the official launch of the recently refurbished Athenaeum Hall at Waratah. The Rudd Government contributed $114,000 towards the upgrade, which now also incorporates a Tarkine Interpretation Centre and the Waratah Museum. The balance of the $270,000 project was contributed by the Waratah-Wynyard Council.

Some of the new signage at Athenaeum Hall at Waratah.

The recently refurbished Athenaeum Hall at Waratah. The Rudd Government contributed $114,000 towards the upgrade, which now also incorporated a Tarkine Interpretation Centre and the Waratah Museum. The balance of the $270,000 project was contributed by the Waratah-Wynyard Council.

Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek (middle) visited the NW Coast recently to announce a new $4.5m conctract for 19 new afforadable homes across Northern Tasmania. Also pictured (l-r) State Labor candidate Kay Eastley, Tasmanian Minister for Housing Lin Thorp, Minister Plibersek and Sid.

Sid gets the run down on a new affordable housing project for Devonport recently.

Visiting the site of the Levenbank homeless facility at Ulverstone recently are (l-r) Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek, Tasmanian Housing Innovation unit director Peter Walsh, Sid, and Tasmanian Housing Minister Lin Thorp.

Sid is pictured here with his cousin Tresa. As of March 3, 2010, Tresa has volunteered for the ALP for 10 years. She is an absolute treasure. Tresa has also spent time volunteering in a number of other ALP offices on the North West Coast. Thank you Tresa!

Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson. He loves his wind turbines!

Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson and I helped to sign the deed for contract for the King Island Renewable Energy Project, which has received $15m Federal Government funding.

Spending a bit of time seeing the sights on King Island are Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, Martin Ferguson

Afternoon tea with the good folk on King Island.

Afternoon tea with the good folk on King Island.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd & Sid Sidebottom

Sid Sidebottom & Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Sid announce funding for the Port Sorell Surf Lifesaving Club to Club President Brendan Sullivan and junior members.

Sid introduces Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to Mayor of Devonport, Lyn Laycock and Central Coast Mayor, Mike Downie at the Australian Council of Local Government meeting.

Sid takes every opportunity to raise local issues with Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd.

Sid takes the chair as part of his responsibilities as a Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Sid and Federal Member for Capricornia, Kirsten Livermore, escort “reluctant” nominee for Speaker, Harry Jenkins (Scullin) to the Speaker’s Chair.

Sid and Federal Member for Lyons, Dick Adams, participate in the official ceremony to mark the redistribution of their electorates.

Sid presents a portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, to Ulverstone Show society Secretary Ron Wilson, to mark the official launch of work on the new Ulverstone Sports Centre.

Sid looks over plans for new communication technologies with King Island Mayor, Charles Arnold and Peter Whyte.

Sid and the Honourable Ruth Forrest, Legislative Council Member for Murchison, discuss King Island Shows past, present and future with Patron and Life Member Mr Bernard Hodgman.

Sid enjoys the chance to sit down and chat informally with the King Island locals.

The beautiful fishing village of Strahan is now part of the Braddon electorate.

Tourism and fishing are two of the industries important to Sid’s electorate of Braddon.

The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a world class tourism venture, based in Strahan, which has been faithfully restored to showcase the historic Abt locomotives and the wonderful West Coast scenery.

Hamer’s Hotel is one of the beautiful heritage buildings in Strahan which draw interstate and overseas visitors to this part of Braddon.

Sid is passionate about ensuring excellent transport links between his electorate of Braddon and the rest of Australia.

Timber and related industries form a vital part of the Braddon economy.

With an abundance of rich farmland in Braddon, Sid has a special interest in rural issues.

Sid’s Braddon electorate leads the way in using alternative fuel technologies such as this wind farm at Woolnorth, near Smithton.

Sid attends a Service Medal presentation by Warrant Office Bill Dixon from the 12th/40th Battalion, Royal Tasmanian Regiment to Allan Lucadou-Wells of Burnie. Also recognized for their service during the Korean War were Eric Robinson, of Burnie, Tony Grice, from Smithton, and Barry Burke, of Ulverstone.

Sid’s electorate includes iconic tourist landmarks such as The Nut at Stanley.

As a former college teacher and administrator, Sid enjoys the opportunity to speak with students about the issues that concern them.

Sid and John Ryder, Australian Paper’s General Manager of Paperlinx, work closely together to secure positive outcomes for the people of Burnie.
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Sid and the Federal Labor Government work tirelessly to help meet the needs of working families in Braddon.

Sid regularly takes the time to talk to school students about his role as a Federal Parliamentarian and about their future role in the democratic process.

Sid and his office staff make regular blood donations at their local Red Cross Centre.

Sid speaks at the launch of the $12 million Enterprise Connect Centre for Burnie.

Sid supports local initiates such as The Kommunity Kids project in Burnie by donating much needed equipment and raising awareness of local issues in Parliamentary speeches.
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Sid Sidebottom and the Federal Minister for Heath, Nicola Roxon, visit the Mersey Hospital at Latrobe as part of their commitment to improve health services in the North West.