Australian Local Government Association

National Local Roads and Transport Congress 2007

Cr Paul Bell AM: President's address

July 09, 2007. Newcastle

Cr Paul Bell AM

It gives me great pleasure to welcome delegates to Newcastle for the eighth Australian Local Government Association Local Roads and Transport Congress.

Plenary address

July 09, 2007. Newcastle

Senator Kate Lundy

It is a pleasure to be here today to address delegates to this congress. I guess I should preface my conversation with you today by letting you know, as I am sure you do that my colleague Matin Ferguson, the Shadow Minister for Transport will speak here tomorrow more specifically about transport and road related issues.

Plenary address

July 10, 2007. Newcastle

Martin Ferguson, Shadow Minister for Transport

It’s a pleasure to be here today to address the National Local Roads and Transport Congress, hosted by the Australian Local Government Association.

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July 10, 2007. Newcastle

The Hon Mark Vaile MP, Deputy Prime Minister Leader of the Nationals

One of the most important responsibilities for all levels of government is to provide Australians with efficient and safe roads to link our communities and build our nation's economic prosperity.

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July 10, 2007. Newcastle

The Hon Jim Lloyd, MP Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads

Councillor Paul Bell thank you very much for that very kind introduction, ladies and gentlemen its great to be here with you again at yet another roads forum and this congress here in Newcastle follows on from the previous two which I have met many of you before it Alice Springs last year an Launceston the year before.