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.
Checking out the site for a new renewable energy project for King Island. The Federal Government has contributed $15m to the project. Minister for Resources Martin Ferguson and I get the low down from Hydro Tasmania chair David Crean.
Checking out the site for a new renewable energy project for King Island. The Federal Government has contributed $15m to the project. Minister for Resources Martin Ferguson and I get the low down from Hydro Tasmania chair David Crean.
Checking out the sights from the King Island lighthouse with Mayor Charles Arnold and Minister for Tourism and Resources Martin Ferguson
Checking out the sights from the King Island lighthouse with Mayor Charles Arnold and Minister for Tourism and Resources Martin Ferguson
Spending some time on the island with my good friend, King Island Mayor Charles Arnold.
Sid, along with Tasmanian Minister for Human Services (left), Lin Thorpe, join to announce an exciting $2.4m housing development for Gunn St, in Devonport.
Sid, along with Independent MLC Ruth Forrest and State ALP candidate Kay Eastley, enjoy the day at the Mount Lyell Picnic, held at Strahan on Australia Day.
Sid enjoyed a wonderful day at the Mount Lyell Picnic, held in Strahan on Australia Day.
Sid and Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam at the official launch of upgrades to, and creation of new walking tracks in Smithton. The Federal Government provided $277,000 to the project, and the CH Council contributed $130,000.
State Member for Braddon Bryan Green (left) and Sid help Burnie City Mayor Alvwyn Boyd (centre) on his way down the newly launched Coastal Pathway.
Sid is pictured with Burnie City Mayor Alvwyn Boyd and Central Coast Deputy Mayor Jan Bonde at the official opening of the $1.6m upgrade to South Riana Road Heavy Vehicle Route. The Federal Government contributed $960,000 to the project.
Sid is pictured with Burnie City Mayor Alvwyn Boyd and Central Coast Deputy Mayor Jan Bonde at the official opening of the $1.6m upgrade to South Riana Road Heavy Vehicle Route. The Federal Government contributed $960,000 to the project.
Sid gears up to take part in the Pollies Surf Boat Challenge at Burnie West Beach in December. Sid’s crew, from Ulverstone Surf Club, took out third place.
Sid, along with his crew from Ulverstone Surf Club, prepare their boat for the Pollies Surf Boat Challenge, held at Burnie West Beach in December.
What a superb looking team! Sid and his crew from Ulverstone Surf Club pose for the paparazzi in the lead up to the Pollie’s Surf Boat Challenge, held at Burnie West Beach in December.
Sid and his surf boat challenge rivial Bryan Green MHA face off before the big Pollies Surf Boat Challenge race, held at Burnie West Beach in December.
Sid and his Chief of Staff Luke Sayer, stope for a smile before the big Pollies Surf Boat race.
Sid gets his sea legs at the beginning of the Pollies Surf Boat Challenge, held at Burnie West Beach in December.
Sid braces himself during the Pollies Surf Boat Challenge, held at burnie West Beach in December.
Sid and the Ulverstone Surf Club crew, return to shore during the Pollies Surf Boat Challenge, held at Burnie West Beach in December.
Sid survives the Pollies Surf Boat Challenge, held at Burnie West Beach in December.
Sid, and his crew from Ulverstone Surf Club take out third in the recent Pollies Surf Boat Challenge. The event was held at Burnie West Beach in December.
Sid speaks at the Coastcare Week 2009 Primary Schools Poster Competition. The event was also the launch of 2009 Coastcare.
Sid speaks at the opening of the $5.8 million makers’ Workshop in Burnie in November. The Rudd Government delivered $1m to the Burnie City Council project.
Sid speaks at the opening of the $5.8 million makers’ Workshop in Burnie in November. The Rudd Government delivered $1m to the Burnie City Council project.
Sid speaks at the opening of the $5.8 million makers’ Workshop in Burnie in November. The Rudd Government delivered $1m to the Burnie City Council project.
Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs the Hon. Jenny Macklin (centre), and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services the Hon Bill Shorten (left) visited the region recently to announce a $4.8 million Autism Centre for Burnie. During they visit they visited Centacare. They were well looked after by Coordinator of Family Support Services North West Cassandra Dowling (second left) and Manager of Centacare Tasmania, North West Larry Kalendar.
Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs the Hon. Jenny Macklin spends some time in the secret castle at Alexander Beetle House in Burnie during a recent visit. She visited the region recently to announce a $4.8 million Autism Centre for Burnie. The centre will operate out of Alexander Beetle House and will be run by the Burnie City Council.
Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs the Hon. Jenny Macklin (left), and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services the Hon Bill Shorten (right) and Sid were treated to a real “slide show” by the children at Alexander Beetle House during a recent visit.
Sid took Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs the Hon. Jenny Macklin (in red), along with the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services the Hon Bill Shorten , to Vincent Industries in Wynyard to see the fantastic work the crew complete out there.
Sid took Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs the Hon. Jenny Macklin (in red), along with the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services the Hon Bill Shorten (right), to Vincent Industries in Wynyard to see the fantastic work the crew complete out there.
Sid took Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs the Hon. Jenny Macklin (in red), along with the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services the Hon Bill Shorten (centre) , to Vincent Industries in Wynyard to see the fantastic work the crew complete out there.
Sid took Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs the Hon. Jenny Macklin (in red), along with the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services the Hon Bill Shorten, to Vincent Industries in Wynyard to see the fantastic work the crew complete out there.
Federal Education Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard visited the region in October to attend a leadership forum for local high school girls. The forum was held at Penguin High School. They are pictured with Penguin High School principal Trudy Pearce, and students.
Federal Minister for Education, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard visited the region in October. She speaks to a leadership forum for local high school girls.
Federal Minister for Education, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Sid look over refurbishment plans for Penguin High School with principal Jim Rudling. The school has received $2.7 million to redevelop the existing library and multipurpose hall and to refurbish classrooms.
Sid is pictured with Australian swimming champions Eamon Sullivan (left) and Samantha Riley (right). He recently attended the Royal Life Saving Launch of The National Drowning Report 2009. Sid is a national “Keep Watch” ambassador.
Wynyard’s Peter Sadler is the principal signer of a petition set up by Sid against Telstra’s proposed new $2.20 administration fee. The petition has received hundreds of signatures so far. Sid will present the petition to Parliament later this year.
Sid and Senator Nick Sherry speak to media at the announcement of almost $3 million funding for two projects under the Rudd Government’s Jobs Fund program. The Devonport City Council will receive $1.8 million to restore Tall Ship Julie Burgess, while employment firm the O-Group will receive $910,000 for a series community-based infrastrucutre projects.
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.
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.
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.
