Robert McClelland MP

Sans Souci Public has won the NSW Primary school category in the Safe Schools are Smart Schools Competition held as part of the Federal Government’s activities to mark the third National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence on March 15. Continue reading →

I have today advised the General Secretary of the NSW Branch of the Australian Labor Party that I have decided not to seek preselection as the ALP’s candidate for the seat of Barton in the next Federal election. After almost 17 years in Federal Parliament my decision has not been taken lightly and follows discussion over the Christmas recess with my family and friends.

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Robert McClelland MP and Daryl Melham MP today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the National Disability Insurance Scheme will roll out across New South Wales by 2018-19. Continue reading →

Local community organisations in Banks and Barton are among 4,800 across Australia to benefit from the Government’s $16 million Volunteer Grants program. 22 local organisations will share in over $83,800 to support the work of their volunteers. Continue reading →

Robert McClelland MP
Member for Barton

Daryl Melham MP
Member for Banks

St George schools and the community will have an opportunity to apply for a share of $400 million under the latest round of the Trade Training Centres (TTCs) in schools program. Continue reading →

Robert McClelland MP
Member for Barton

Daryl Melham MP
Member for Banks

Local MP’s Robert McClelland and Daryl Melham have condemned Liberal cuts to local schools and TAFEs. Continue reading →

It will be easier to get an MRI in St George after the Gillard Government confirmed MRI units at two sites (previously one) will be granted Medicare eligibility from November for certain types of scans of some patients, Mr McClelland said today. Continue reading →

The Members for Barton, Robert McClelland, and Banks, Daryl Melham today said all local schools will benefit under the Government’s National Plan for School Improvement. Continue reading →

Hon Senator Kim Carr
Minister for Human Services

Hon Robert McClelland MP
Member for Barton

Daryl Melham MP
Member for Banks

People across Barton and Banks can get free hearing checks when the Australian Hearing Bus arrives this September. It will be visiting Riverwood, Rockdale and Earlwood. Continue reading →

Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing
Hon Robert McClelland MP, Member for Barton
Daryl Melham MP, Member for Banks

A much anticipated headspace youth mental health service will be delivered in the St George/Canterbury area to provide support for young people facing mental health issues. Continue reading →