Sid Sidebottom

MP Federal Member for Braddon

*Sid the new Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

"I feel honoured to be chosen to serve the people of Braddon and Australia in a higher capacity as Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

The role is significant in many ways for it can touch on the future of our immediate region, Tasmania and also the nation, for there are some significant challenges facing agriculture, forestry and fisheries. These include changing environmental conditions with climate change, changing market conditions, pressure from imports, pressure from interest groups of all colours and declining resource stocks.

My major portfolio responsibilities will be in the areas of forestry, dairy as well as skills and education in agriculture. I will also have other administrative duties, such as delivering legislation to the Governor General to be signed.

I will no doubt be a lot busier, but I remain committed to Braddon and will still be working very hard with my office  for my constituents on top of my new duties.

So if you have any queries, or you think I can help, please do not hesitate to contact my office."

Sid comments: Sid inspired by Barack Obama speech

"I met with Obama - Go the Big O."

Sid Sidebottom MP had the great pleasure to meet President Barack Obama following his speech in Parliament today - Thursday 17 November 2011.
When greeting the President, Sid invited him to Tasmania and wished him well for his tour to the North of Australia.
Sid said that all sides of Parliament were inspired by the presence of Barack Obama.
"We were greatly impressed with his speech which outlined the very special relationship between our two countries and our shared vision for the future of our region." commented Mr Sidebottom.

Contacts
Braddon Electorate Office
Phone: 6431 1333
Toll free: 1300 135 547

Kind regards
Sid Sidebottom ... proudly representing Braddon

Australian Labor