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investment which will help drive down the costs of

renewables.Under the Governments reforms around $100 billion

is expected to be invested through to 2050 in the

renewable and clean energy sources of the future.

Labor Senate ReportDenison Newsletter

The Gillard Labor Government is proud to say that for the first time in Australia, we willhave a law that cuts the carbon pollution that causes dangerous climate change.This is an important reform.

Cutting pollution

From 1 July 2012, Australias biggest polluterswill have to pay for every tonne of carbon

pollution they emit.

This will cut pollution by at least 160 million

tonnes a year in 2020 the equivalent of taking

45 million cars off the road.

Assisting households

More than half the revenue raised from the

carbon price will be used to assist households.

Millions of Australian households will receive

tax cuts, higher family payments or increases in

pensions, benefits and allowances.

Increases in family payments, pensions and allowances

will start with lump sum advance payments of the new

Clean Energy Supplement in May and June next year.

Supporting Jobs

Therell also be extensive support for jobs,

competitiveness and innovation in Australia,as well as extra tax relief for small business.

The $1.2 billion Clean Technology Program will assist

manufacturing investment and innovation.

Small businesses will also benefit from

the increase in the instant asset write-off

threshold to $6,500 per item.

Driving clean investment

The legislation will also give

the renewables sector a major

boost, creating the right combination of

economic incentives, business certainty

and Government support needed for new

SummaryThe Gillard Governments clean energy

future is one where companies will be more

environmentally friendly.

Its a future where Australians will get a betterdeal because clean-green choices are cheaper

and more competitive than polluting ones.

And its a future where new industries are

created that provide high-paying, skilled jobs.

Taking Action on Climate Change


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EDUCATION JOBS

A new era of communications is arriving in Denison.

South Hobart has been announced as one of the firstlocations in the nation for construction of the NBN with

works scheduled to commence in late November 2011.

This is exciting news and further evidence that the NBN

is well and truly a reality, rolling out in Denison and

right across Australia.

The Gillard Labor Government is well underway in

delivering the NBN a nation-building investment that

will improve broadband services, increase competition

and pay for itself over time.

The NBN rollout in Hobart City will begin in five stages

in the second quarter of 2012, with other suburbs of

A Strong Economy forallAustralians

The NBN is Coming toDenison

Senator Lisa Singh recently met with UTAS Vice

Chancellor Peter Rathjen and students to discuss plans

for the 770 self-contained units that will be built for

UTAS students under the Gillard Governments National

Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).

NRAS increases the supply of new affordable houses

and reducing rental costs for Australians, and also

drives jobs in the building and construction industry.

Affordable Housing forStudents

Hobart, including Glenorchy, Goodwood, North Hobart,

Mt Stuart, Glebe and North Hobart expected to follow.

Under Labor, every home, school, hospital andbusiness will receive high-speed broadband via the

NBN no one will miss out. Further information on the

NBN is available at www.nbn.gov.au.

In August, Senator Singh was fortunate to visit the

home of the Malano family. Thanks to NRAS, the

Malanos now live in a brand new 3-bedroom home,

with room for a vegetable garden and swing set for

their two young children. This was something they

never imagined would be possible for their family.

The Gillard Labor Government has committed to

support 50,000 NRAS properties, with up to 35,000

dwellings across the country by June 2014, and

the remaining 15,000 by June 2016. More than 900

dwellings will have been competed in Tasmania under

the scheme by 2016.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Senator Catryna Bilykinspect the NBN rollout

Senator Lisa Singh visiting the UTAS campusto meet with Vice Chancellor Peter Rathjen and students to discuss the on-campus accommodation


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INFRASTRUCTURE HEALTH

A Strong Economy forallAustralians

Tobacco PlainPackaging Laws

PassedThe Gillard Governments world

leading tobacco plain packaging

legislation passed through the

Senate on November 10. From 1

December 2012 all tobacco products

sold in Australia will need to be in

plain packaging.

Cigarette packets remain one of

the last marketing tools for tobacco

companies. Thanks to this historic

change,cigarettes will now be

exposed for what they are: killer

products that destroy thousands of

Australian families.

Food and Toy Drive to make aBetter Christmas

Senator Catryna Bilyk is again assisting Colony 47 with their

annual Food and Toy drive to make this Christmas brighter for

many people in the community who are less fortunate. The

donated goods are to be distributed at Colony 47s Christmas

Lunch.

Donations to this worthy cause can be made at Senator Bilyks

office, Shop 3, Kingston Plaza, Kingston, or Colony 47s Head

Office, 47 Davey Street, Hobart.

Senator Carol Brown joined the Prime Minister, Julia

Gillard, and supporters of the Glenorchy Art and

Sculpture Park (GASP) to celebrate the $2.32 million

federal funding boost announced this week.

The Glenorchy City Council received $2.32 million out

of the Federal Governments Regional Development

Australia Fund (RDAF) to complete Stage 2 of the

$15.9 million development.

A long-time supporter of GASP, Senator Carol Brownapplauded the RDAF investment saying the funding

would benefit the local community and enhance the

arts and cultural precinct emerging in the Glenorchy

community.

The Art and Sculpture Park will be a dynamic and

educational open space. Its social, environmental and

economic benefits will provide locals and visitors with

unique encounters with art, engagement with social

enterprises and memorable experiences in the naturalenvironment.

Forging an Arts andCultural Precinct forGlenorchy

Stage 2 of GASP will enable the construction of

infrastructure critical for access to the pedestrian

and ferry connections to the Museum of Old and

New Art (MONA) and the city of Hobart, bringing

new opportunities for economic development in thenorthern suburbs.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Senator Carol Brownat the Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park (GASP)


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Contact your local Labor Senator

Senator Catryna BilykLabor Senator for TasmaniaChair - Joint Select Committee

on Cyber SafetyShop 3, Kingston Plaza20 Channel Highway, Kingston

03 6229 4444

[email protected]

Senator Carol BrownLabor Senator for TasmaniaDeputy Government Whip in the Senate

Ground Floor, NAB Building27 Elizabeth St, Hobart

03 6231 0099

[email protected]

Senator Lisa SinghLabor Senator for Tasmania

152 Macquarie StreetHobart

03 6223 1135

[email protected]

Authorised by Senator Carol Brown, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS, 7000. Printed by Mark Media, 1 Sunderland St, Moonah, TAS, 7009.

The Australian Government has rolled up its sleeves

to build the foundations for a National Disability

Insurance Scheme, entitling all Australians to support

in the event of significant disability.

This means that for those Australians with significant

disability, theyll get the kind of care and support

Australians expect for them.

It also means that any Australian who acquires a

disability or whose child is born with a disability can have

confidence that they will get the helping hand they need.

The Gillard Labor Government understands that

Establishing a National Disability Insurance Scheme

transformational reform of disability services is

needed, so we are starting work right away.

Most recently, the Gillard Labor Government asked

the states and territories to agree clear timelines for

delivering the foundations for a National Disability

Insurance Scheme.

The Commonwealth, states and territories agreed

to deliver these foundation reforms necessary for

a National Disability Insurance Scheme by mid-

2013 a year ahead of the timeline set out by the

Productivity Commission.

Senator Lisa Singh, Senator Catryna Bilyk and Senator Carol Brown

show their support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme

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