I really enjoyed this year’s Australia Day events.

On Tuesday I attended the Australian of the Year ceremony, and it was great to cheer the ACT winners with the home crowd.

Public servants are the servants of democracy and I’m delighted to congratulate the following Public Service Medal recipients from the electorate:

Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann and Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh today called on Canberrans to stand by the victims of the horrific Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australian floods.

Local residents and health professionals have teamed up today to share ideas about the best options for a GP Super Clinic in the nation’s capital.

Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann today welcomed the announcement that 26 schools in Canberra will receive funding to participate in after school sport and other structured physical activities through the 2011 Active After-School Communities program.

Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann congratulated 11 local schools for receiving solar and renewable energy grants from the Gillard Government as part of its $420 million National Solar Schools Program.

Audience members from The Oprah Winfrey Show visited Australia’s capital city, Canberra today.

Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann today welcomed the Gillard Government’s direct investment of $380,000 ina new covered stage at Tuggeranong Town Park.

Minister for Home Affairs and Justice, Brendan O’Connor and Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann today announced $155,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act for Canberra’s Police Community Youth Club, as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to reducing crime.  

The Phillip Medical and Dental Centre will receive $100,000 for after-hours GP services, Member for Canberra Gai Brodtmann said today.

The funding is part of the General Practice After-Hours Grants, announced by Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon today.