Published: 20 June 2016

20 June 2016

Nicole Lawder MLA is hosting a Young Women’s Leadership Workshop and Forum “Stepping Up” - for young women interested in politics.

It will include:
- A panel discussion with Meegan Fitzharris MLA, Giulia Jones MLA and former MLA Amanda Bresnan.
- A community sector panel including representatives from the YWCA, Women’s Centre for Health Matters and the ACT Youth Coalition.
- Workshops on communication and presentation with Ginger Gorman and Katrina Howard.

When: Today between 9:30am and 2pm.
Where: ACT Legislative Assembly Reception Room.

Contact: Joe Prevedello 0402768432

Published: 02 June 2016

Nicole Lawder MLA, ACT representative to the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (Australian Region) Steering Committee is hosting a Young Women’s Leadership Workshop, “Stepping Up”

You are invited to nominate two young women (18 to 30 years) to participate in a Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) “Stepping Up” program on Monday 20 June 2016 at the ACT Legislative Assembly, Canberra. Depending on the initial response, additional places may be available. The half-day workshop is part of the CWP’s program to encourage young women to consider a career in politics.

The morning program will include:

- Panel discussion with current and former women MLAs, MPs and Senators
- Practical and interactive workshops on communication and presentation
- Discussion on influencing the political process
- Media presentation skills
- Opportunities to meet current and former MLAs and other future leaders
- Lunch with special guest the Speaker of the ACT Legislative Assembly, Mrs Vicki Dunne, Member for Ginninderra

 This exciting program is sponsored by the CWP, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and the ACT Legislative Assembly

When: Monday 20 June 2016, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where: ACT Legislative Assembly, Canberra

There is no cost to attend the Forum 

Please send your nominees’ names and contact details (phone and email) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 10 June 2016 

For more information, please phone Jo Cullen on (02) 6205 0631 

Published: 09 June 2016

9 June 2016

Today Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Hanson is using his Budget Reply speech to announce an $85 million package to provide more support for Canberra’s schools. It will allow for new infrastructure, capital upgrades and maintenance, support for specialised schools and support for children with disabilities in non-government schools.

“The Canberra Liberals have starkly different priorities to the Barr government. While they are committed to light rail and higher rates, we are committed to making sure our children get the most out of Canberra’s schools,” Mr Hanson said today.

“The More support for all schools package totals $85 million over four years including capital and recurrent expenditure. It includes:

• $60 million to fund new infrastructure, capital upgrades and maintenance.
• $17.5 million to support children with special needs in our non-government schools. This will help meet the individual learning needs of those children and will go some way to assist in the implementation of the recommendations of the Shaddock Review. This is on top of the investment already allocated to the public system.
• $7.5 million for our specialised schools including a $1 million grant for each of the four schools for specialised infrastructure.

“This is just part of our education package and we will continue to make further announcements to enhance our education system.

“The reason we can do this is we will not spend $1.65 billion on a tram. Spending $1.65 billion on a tram is also the reason why we do not have to continue the massive rates rises. That’s the choice, rail and higher rates or more support for schools, health and basic services,” Mr Hanson concluded.

Contact: Joe Prevedello 0402768432

Published: 19 May 2016

Thursday 19 May 2016

It’s terrific that the Federal government has committed extra funding to improve the water quality across the ACT and particularly in and around Lake Tuggeranong, Member for Brindabella and Shadow Minister for Environment Nicole Lawder said today.

“I’m delighted the funding for Phase two of the ACT’s Basin Priority Project will see around $26 million for water quality enhancement for Lake Tuggeranong and its surrounds. The lake has been suffering and this funding is badly needed,” Ms Lawder said.

“Projects will be focused on creating a cleaner lake by improving the quality of water entering through upstream systems, thereby improving odour issues and making the lake cleaner and safer for recreation.

Specific projects will include:

- Filtering improvements for Kambah, Wanniassa and Isabella Plains drains.

- Sediment removal and trapping in the Kambah and Wanniassa drains. 

- Modification of Isabella Pond and Isabella Lake improving biodiversity.

 “The whole package will also fund water quality projects across other parts of the ACT, which will aid our other major lakes and total up to $76 million. I look forward to water quality improvements aiding the environment and making our parks, wetlands and lakes more amenable for Canberrans,” Ms Lawder concluded.

Contact: Joe Prevedello 0402768432