Annette Ellis: Currently in Media Releases

Local Labor Representatives Call On Us Congress To Bring David Hicks Home (01 Feb 07)
Today we have signed a letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US Congress, calling on the United States Congress to help bring David Hicks home immediately.

Howard and Humphries sell out Canberra's hopes for water security (25 Jan 07)
The sneaky stunt of the federal and NSW liberal parties is proof the Howard Government will always play politics with water.

Ellis Welcomes Humphries Support On FM Radio Reception (23 Jan 07)

David Hicks Detained Five Years - An Outrage (11 Jan 07)
After five long years in detention David Hicks should be immediately released from Guantanamo Bay.

Ellis Invites Embassies To Join Us On Water Restrictions (06 Dec 06)
Today I wrote to all diplomatic missions in my Canberra electorate inviting them to join in with the rest of the community in following local water restrictions.

Celebrating 25 Years Of International Day Of People With Disability (02 Dec 06)

Liberal Government's Interest Rate Failures Causes Pain For Canberra Families (08 Nov 06)

Are You On The Electoral Roll? (09 Oct 06)
More than 10,000 Canberra votes at risk.

Annette Ellis Elected ALP Candidate For Canberra (15 Sep 06)
I’m extremely grateful to have received the endorsement of Labor branch members in the Canberra Electorate as ALP Candidate for the next Federal election.

Canberra Residents Hurt By Harsh Welfare Changes (15 Sep 06)
The Howard Government pushed these changes through parliament, so I wanted to give local residents the chance to have their say.

Nominations For Outstanding Older Persons (01 Sep 06)
As part of the National Day for Older Australians on 1 October 2006, I will be presenting Certificates of Recognition to those who have made an important contribution – be it through supporting their families, their volunteer activities, being active in t

Government Denies My Wish To Speak On Migration Amendment Bill (10 Aug 06)
I have been approached by many of my constituents who are extremely concerned about this legislation. They deserve to have their views heard in the Parliament.

12th Interest Rate Rise Will Hurt Canberra (02 Aug 06)
This rate rise will hurt everyone with a mortgage, but there are some who will hurt more than others.

Howard Government's Harsh Welfare Changes In Effect From Today (01 Jul 06)
These welfare changes will make life even more difficult for thousands of people with a disability and their families, and single parent families. It is a sad day.

Nuisance Calls Speech Silenced (15 Jun 06)
Government denies my chance to speak on ‘do not call’ legislation

Howard's Extreme Industrial Relations Laws (14 Jun 06)
Howard makes no apology about unfair dismissal of Canberra child care worker

Civil Unions in the ACT (07 Jun 06)
ACT's Federal Labor Representatives will oppose Howard's same-sex couple discrimination

Government Not Serious About Child Care - Says Liberal MP (19 May 06)
Prominent Government backbencher Jackie Kelly (MP for Lindsay, in western Sydney and close ally of the Prime Minister) has said publicly that Labor is more serious about creating more quality, affordable child care.

Tuggeranong Donations Sent To Cyclone Victims (03 Apr 06)
Annette Ellis MP joined with Calwell shopping centre family business representative Mr Nick Tsoulias and Mr Ray Haley, Manager Bendigo Bank Tuggeranong branches to pack and send off donated goods to victims of Cyclone Larry.

Humphries Must Support The ACT (30 Mar 06)
Bob McMullan, Member for Fraser, Annette Ellis, Member for Canberra, and Senator Kate Lundy have today called on Senator Gary Humphries to support the ACT government against the attempts of Attorney-General Ruddock to intervene in ACT affairs.

Local Relief Effort For Cyclone Larry Victims Launched (23 Mar 06)
I’m pleased to launch the Calwell Cyclone Larry Relief effort which provides a drop-off point for blankets and non-perishable food at the Calwell shopping centre. All donated goods will be sent to victims of Cyclone Larry which hit areas in far north Quee

Ellis Stands By Her Statement - Waiting Lists For Aged Care (16 Feb 06)
I stand by my previous statement that waiting lists for aged care beds will increase in the future because the Howard Government has reduced the number of beds for every 1,000 people aged over 70 years.

Young People In Nursing Homes (10 Feb 06)
Relief for 9 Young Canberrans in Nursing Homes, but what about the other 46?

Aged Care Shortages in Canberra (08 Feb 06)
Aged Care Shortages in Canberra can only get worse under Howard Government

Pierces Creek Housing (25 Jan 06)
I express dismay in response to news that the Pierces Creek settlement will not be rebuilt.

30 YEARS ON, STILL NO CLASSIC FM FOR TUGGERANONG (23 Jan 06)
It is disappointing to me, however, that FM Reception is far from satisfactory in our National Capital, and in particular in the Tuggeranong Valley.