Catherine King MP
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Catherine King is the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
First elected to Federal Parliament in 2001 to represent the electorate of Ballarat, Ms King has been re-elected as member at each subsequent Federal Election.
Ms King was appointed Parliamentary Secretary in the portfolios of Health and Ageing and Infrastructure and Transport in the Gillard Government following the 2010 election. As such she held responsibility in the Health portfolio for nine health regulatory agencies including: the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Food Standards Australia New Zealand and the Organ and Tissue Authority and in the Transport portfolio for national road safety policy and regional aviation.
On 25 March 2013, Ms King was elevated to the roles of Minister for Regional Services, Local Communities and Territories and Minister for Road Safety in the Gillard Government. Ms King was subsequently promoted to Cabinet on 1 July 2013, as Minister for Regional Australia, Local Government and Territories in the Rudd Government. Source
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Search ArticlesSUPPORTING MORE FIRST HOME BUYERS INTO THEIR OWN HOME
SUPPORTING MORE FIRST HOME BUYERS INTO THEIR OWN HOME Photos here The Albanese Labor Government is backing first home buyers in Ballarat, with the Help to Buy shared equity scheme and the 5% Deposit Scheme bringing home ownership back into reach for young people. One in two first home buyers are now using a first home buyer scheme to get into their own home across Australia.
Successful Volunteer Grants
CATALOGUING THE PAST AT BALLAARAT MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Photos here Funding from the Albanese Labor Government is supporting volunteers at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI) in their important work cataloguing our city’s history through their work with the Heritage Registered Collection of books and artifacts. The $2500 grant from the 2025-26 Volunteer Grants round will go towards new hardware and IT equipment to be used volunteers in the library’s historic reading room.
Jointly Funded social housing project underway
MORE NEW SOCIAL HOMES UNDERWAY IN BALLARAT More people will soon have a place to call homes thanks to a joint investment in new social homes in Ballarat. Member for Ballarat Catherine King and Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today visited a new social housing development underway in central Ballarat which will provide 24 brand new social homes for people on the Victorian Housing Register.
HANSARD - Infrastructure Aus updates
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Infrastructure Ms STANLEY (Werriwa—Government Whip) (15:15): My question is to the minister for infrastructure. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering real change through infrastructure investment in Western Sydney and across Australia? How does this compare to other approaches? Ms CATHERINE KING (Ballarat—Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) (15:15): I thank the member for Werriwa for her question.
Housing Built, Candles and Distillery on Show
CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS BALLARAT - Housing, Candles and Distillery Ballarat Electorate: Acknowledgements Ms CATHERINE KING (Ballarat—Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) (16:57): Last week I was able to experience what the Albanese government's massive investment in housing means in my own home town of Ballarat.
Multicultural Centre works underway
WELCOME WORKS UNDERWAY AT BRMC Works are now underway at Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council’s Welcome Centre funded by the Albanese Labor Government’s 2025 election commitment of $500,000. The heritage building in Barkly Square, Bakery Hill which is now occupied by BRMC’s Welcome Centre has always been a place for community connection.
St Columba’s School works complete
NEW MODERN SPACES FOR HISTORIC LOCAL SCHOOL St Columba’s Parish School in Soldiers Hill has served the Ballarat community for generations, and with a $2.9 million upgrade now complete, the school is more accessible and inclusive than ever. The refurbishment of two of the school’s main buildings ensures that all students can now move freely among the grounds and can fully participate in their learning.
HANSARD - Womens' Superannuation
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Superannuation Ms PAYNE (Canberra) (14:43): Welcome, Sage, the younger member for Canberra. My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Women. What actions has the Albanese Labor government taken to grow women's super, and what other approaches is the government being asked to consider? Ms CATHERINE KING (Ballarat—Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) (14:43): I give a shout-out to Maggie from Ballarat.
Three community projects in Ballarat
CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Ballarat Electorate: Infrastructure Ms CATHERINE KING (Ballarat—Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) (09:51): As minister, I'm incredibly fortunate to be able to see many projects being delivered across the country. But while new buildings and upgraded facilities are really important, what matters most is what they mean to the communities that use them.
Works underway on major Eastwood Leisure Complex Redevelopment
WORKS UNDERWAY ON MAJOR EASTWOOD LEISURE COMPLEX REDEVELOPMENT Construction has now commenced at 20 Eastwood Street on the redevelopment of the Eastwood Leisure Complex, a facility that has served the Ballarat community for more than 80 years. Federal Member for Ballarat, Catherine King and City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves today visited the site as demolition of the old facility gets underway.