Katie Allen MP | Politician
Katie Allen MP
Phone: +61 3 9822 4422
Address: 1/1343 Malvern Rd 3144 Malvern, VIC, Australia
Website: http://www.KatieAllen.com.au
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25.01.2022 Loved giving the annual Mannix College Women in Leadership lecture. Proud to be an Old Mannixian and even prouder of what an amazing group of young people I met on the night. Their questions were honest, probing and respectful and showed how much they cared about the world they live in. ... #mannixcollege #politics #women #womeninpolitics #womenempoweringwomen
24.01.2022 What a great way to do a meeting! I joined Stonnington Bicycle User Group this afternoon for a chat and a ride around the electorate. We spoke about increasing safe active transport routes with potential for creating dedicated lanes in and around community hubs. I was proud to inform them that I recently announced $400K for the Melbourne Yarra Bike Trail project which will upgrade a section of path along Alexandra Avenue in Toorak. This project will widen it and... install a barrier fence between the road and path providing protection and separation between cyclists and adjacent traffic. Thank you for the ride and I’m very much looking forward to doing more for our very active community into the future.
24.01.2022 More Australian families are vaccinating their children, with coverage rates boosted to the highest on record. Vaccines in the National Immunisation Program are safe, effective and provide a key national response to save and protect young lives. Each year, the Morrison Government invests more than $400 million in the National Immunisation Program to protect young and vulnerable Australians As we remain focused on COVID-19, it’s important that we don’t lose sight of the other ...preventable diseases with which Australian families must contend. More information is available online at health.gov.au/immunisation
24.01.2022 Andrew Peacock served Australia with great distinction as the Member for Kooyong, Foreign Minister, Liberal Leader and Opposition Leader for 28 years and then as Ambassador to the US. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends. May he Rest In Peace
23.01.2022 #WATCH: My speech on "Worlds AIDS Day" now more than ever we all need to come together and help prevent and treat AIDS. Mentions: Liberal Pride Thorne Harbour Health Burnet Institute The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
22.01.2022 Let’s light up Higgins! COVID's been tough but isn't it great we can get back to doing the things we love - kicking a footy, going for a walk, having a picnic. We all cherish our local green spaces so we can get out and about and stay active and healthy. But with winter fast approaching now is the time to make sure that we can keep doing the things we love safely - whatever the time of day. I am delighted to have secured $100,000 in Federal funding for lighting for the ...Rosanna Street Reserve. This new lighting project will be delivered in partnership with the Glen Eira City Council. Special thanks to local residents Mark and Brenda for stopping by and chatting about this great project. Thank you also to Cr Margaret Esakoff - Rosstown Ward, Mayor of the City of Glen Eira and CEO Rebecca McKenzie! #TakingCareOfHiggins #carnegie #higgins #gleneira
22.01.2022 #UPDATE: Victoria has again recorded 0 new cases of coronavirus, with 0 deaths being reported. The rolling 14 day average in Metro Melbourne is now 1.9 More detail on active cases by council area and postcode look here: (Updates at 5pm daily) https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavirus-covid-19-
21.01.2022 Australia’s foreign policies and relationships must always be set to serve Australia’s interests. Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo)
21.01.2022 The Christmas Giving Tree is up! If you are wanting to donate a toy or gift for someone in need please drop it to the Higgins electorate office. All the gifts this year will be donated to Uniting Prahran who will help anyone needing a little help this Christmas. So if you need some help please don’t hesitate to reach out. 1/1343 Malvern Road, Malvern ... Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm If wrapped make sure you put a note on it so we know who the gift will be good for. #unitingprahran #donation #charity #prahran #toorak #Murrumbeena #stonnington #caufield #christmas #toydrive
21.01.2022 I’m here at Prahran Woolworths with Christian and Tamara and gosh what a few months it’s been! Woolworths and all grocery employees have had to deal with many additional pressures this year due to the Covid crisis and they did an amazing job keeping us all fed and stocked with toilet paper! Thank you to all retail/grocery workers not only in my electorate of Higgins but right across Australia who have done so well. ... It is also a timely reminder as we head into Christmas to be extra polite and thank them for their great service. Be sure to watch to the end for a surprise under Christians mask!
20.01.2022 #BREAKING: Only 2 new cases of COVID-19 with 0 deaths reported this morning. Well done Victoria. It's now over to the Premier to reward you for your sacrifice. Easing restrictions in Victoria in a COVIDsafe way is vitally important so that more Victorians can get back to work and resume their normal lives.
20.01.2022 #UPDATE: Victoria has recorded 0 new cases of coronavirus, with 0 deaths being reported. The rolling 14 day average in Metro Melbourne is now 1.9 More detail on active cases by council area and postcode look here: (Updates at 5pm daily) https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavirus-covid-19-
19.01.2022 It’s been a tough year, but Australia’s comeback from the #COVID19 recession has begun. Over the last fortnight we’ve seen some very positive steps in the right direction. Thanks to the hard work of Victorians, they are now able to start opening safely, and we’ll continue to work to make sure they can stay safely open.... 446,000 jobs have come back in just the last four months, consumer and business confidence is on the rise, and Australia’s AAA credit rating has been reaffirmed. There’s a long way to go, but we are underway. PM Scott Morrison (ScoMo) Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
19.01.2022 Fair to say East Malvern Knights are ready to kick-off the 2021 season. 850 players and over 40 sides are ready to bring home the cup for the mighty Knights and are more excited to play footy than ever before. Congratulations to President Simon Bell and his outstanding committee this year for their efforts to prepare the teams for a great year ahead.... #kickinggoals East Malvern Junior Football Club East Malvern Football Netball Club #malvern #stonnington #Higgins See more
19.01.2022 It was awesome to meet 8 year old Grace from Malvern Primary School today so she could show me her big cheque for winning Origin’s Little Big Idea competition. Grace had an amazing idea of a kick me pedestrian button in the wake of the Covid crisis. This idea was to stop people using their hands to touch the buttons and prevent covid spreading. During our meeting we spoke about how she wants to become a scientist when she grows up and find cures for diseases such as Diabe...tes! We had a chat about the disease treatments and cures I’ve worked on in my career. After my meeting with Grace I feel confident that the future will be very bright! Thank you for the visit and well done again! Check out comments for some pics Video: 7 News Melbourne Origin Energy #littlebigideas
19.01.2022 #REMINDER: There is still time to book your free tickets to join our Local Manufacturing Virtual Forum for this evening via trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BMHNE Minister Karen Andrews MP
18.01.2022 This evening I joined Chris Kenny on Sky News Australia to talk about the COVID vaccine rollout in Australia. #WATCH the full segment here
18.01.2022 #BREAKING: Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo) has announced a royal commission into veteran suicides.
18.01.2022 Test-trace-isolate-protect strategies are better than lockdowns for covid. Here’s why #auspol
18.01.2022 #UPDATE: New and positive covid vaccine results coming thick and fast now. It is no longer a matter of if there will be a safe and effective covid vaccine - but when. And that when is now weeks not months away!
18.01.2022 We know that young people bear the brunt of recessions which is why it’s so important there is support for young people to regain and keep their employment. JobMaker will incentivise businesses to hire Australians aged 16-35 and support their continued employment. The Morrison Government will also fund 100,000 new apprentices ensuring vital training continues through Covid-19.... More www.budget.gov.au
17.01.2022 Have you bought your ANZAC Badge yet? Please buy one or donate towards the much needed Welfare Funds. I’ve now completed my shift for Toorak RSL with Andrew, Rod and David at the Hawksburn Village. #anzacday #anzacappeal RSL Victoria
17.01.2022 #UPDATE: The OECD has upgraded its growth forecasts for Australia following the Budget. This shows that Australia’s economic recovery is well underway. You can read our Economic Recovery Plan here: https://ourcomeback.gov.au/
17.01.2022 Both shocking and depressing. #UPDATE from Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
16.01.2022 A fantastic update from the Prime Minister
16.01.2022 #UPDATE: The designs are out for the Murrumbeena Community Hub! I proudly delivered $4M towards this great local project. The new building has been designed to not only provide for local sporting clubs but to meet the needs of the growing Murrumbeena community! The design includes a large function room, multi-purpose room and outdoor play area plus separate change rooms for men and women and a social room for club use. The objective has remained the same, to provide... a high-quality building that can be enjoyed by a wide range of users. It is anticipated the tender for the head contractor will be awarded in December with construction beginning in January 2021. #Higgins Glen Eira City Council
15.01.2022 Living in Higgins we are surrounded by the Arts and it was a beautiful day to participate in Melbourne Fringe Festival’s event Multiply! A mass socially distanced contemporary dance event for amateur movers and shakers. And my unique dancing style will be immortalised forever in a stunning Fringe film! (I’ll share once ready) I’m passionate for the Arts and I’m proud that the Morrison Government delivered $275K to Melbourne Fringe to deliver safe and viable key festi...val programs for independent artists and venues. Awesome to be in the same colour team as newly elected Mayor for the Stonnington City Council Cr Kate Hely - Mayor of the City of Stonnington Great work to Simon Abrahmson CEO of Fringe! #thearts #art #dance #stonnington #prahran #multiply #DanceGroupPinkWasTheBest
15.01.2022 It was fantastic to join the virtual Primary School Leadership Forum from my office in Canberra. I spoke to the students about the importance of leadership and looking out for one another. Special thanks to all the schools and students involved; ... Carnegie Primary, Malvern Valley Primary, Murrumbeena Primary, Malvern Primary, Bentleigh West Primary and Tucker Road Primary. I hope to visit you all in person soon. Best of luck with your studies for the rest of the year.
15.01.2022 Getting on the beers! Great to be back in Melbourne! Malvernvale Hotel #GreatCovidSafePubs
14.01.2022 'How’s Your Head Today?' You should prioritise your mental health, identify when something is wrong and seek help. Talk to your GP, reach out to Beyond Blue or Lifeline, or visit Headtohealth.gov.au You can also encourage others if you notice something isn’t right.
13.01.2022 "You are more likely to be killed driving to your vaccination appointment than you are to die from receiving the jab itself." - Dr Katie Allen MP, Herald Sun Op-Ed. Read the Op-Ed here: https://katieallen.com.au/right-of-choice-is-vital-for-our/
13.01.2022 Independence Day is the national day of Israel, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948. I extend warm wishes to our local Jewish community for a wonderful Yom Ha’atzmaut! Enjoy your celebrations with friends, family and the community at large here in Higgins and right around Australia.
13.01.2022 #HomeBuilder has ignited the construction industry and has protected the jobs of the one million Australians who work across the sector throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s critical we keep this momentum going for Australia’s economic recovery. So HomeBuilder is being extended, so that between 1 January and 31 March 2021, eligible home buyers will receive a $15,000 grant to build a new home or undertake a substantial rebuild.... For all the latest HomeBuilder information visit: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/homebuilder
13.01.2022 #WATCH my full interview on Sky News Australia here: https://bit.ly/3dxBhyv
12.01.2022 A new $10 million program will help the long-term recovery of the gliders, platypus and a number of other targeted species that were most impacted by the black summer bushfires through the appointment of National Species Coordinator roles to manage state and local efforts across all jurisdictions. The new roles will coordinate on-ground action such as habitat protection, pest animal control, monitoring and research and will directly assist affected species. The priority speci...es and their newly appointed coordinators are: Grey-headed Flying-fox (NSW Government) Brush-tailed rock-wallaby (NSW Government) Spotted Quoll, South East Mainland population (Victorian Government) Long-nosed Potoroo, South East Mainland population (Victorian Government) Platypus (Victorian Government) Eastern Bristlebird (Birdlife Australia Gang Gang Cockatoo (ACT Government) Mainland Glossy Black Cockatoo (Birdlife Australia) Gliders (Greater Glider and Yellow-bellied Glider) (Victorian Government) Alpine Reptiles (Victorian Government) Together we can help our native wildlife bounce back. Read more here: https://katieallen.com.au/10m-to-help-our-wildlife-bounce-/ #wildlife #wildlifesupport #liberalpartyofaustralia Video: Australian Reptile Park
12.01.2022 Proud to join the Prahran RSL sub branch today to commemorate #ANZACDay2021 at the beautiful Victoria Gardens. Last year we all had to change our plans during Anzac Day. But we still gathered with our families at the end of our driveways for a moment of silence and remembering during the height of a lockdown. A year on, this first event of many was made extra special as we were able to gather in person once again - while remembering those who sacrificed so much for our free...dom. Lest we forget. #anzac #honourthem #rememberthem #Higgins #stonnington #prahran RSL Victoria #anzac #ANZACDay
12.01.2022 #WATCH: The cost of elimination as a goal in the absence of a vaccine is too great. Business is ready to open up in a Covidsafe way this Sunday Oct 18th. Time to back Victorian businesses and have the confidence to learn to live with Covid until the crisis passes overseas.... Watch my full interview here: Video: Sky News Australia
12.01.2022 The Morrison Government has committed $147 million to establish a Commonwealth Integrity Commission that will have stronger powers than a Royal Commission. The Commonwealth Integrity Commission will strengthen and complement our existing multi-agency approach to integrity, anti-corruption and law enforcement at a federal level. The draft legislation has now been released for consultation.... Read more: https://bit.ly/3293szd
11.01.2022 Victoria's failure to hit roadmap targets shows 'foolhardy' strategy to eliminate virus, experts say
10.01.2022 We’re extending #HomeBuilder to support more jobs. This means the 121k+ applicants can have their dream homes & renovations completed! This is made possible by extending the construction commencement requirement from 6 to 18 months. HomeBuilder has been a game changer, saving & creating jobs.
09.01.2022 This is appalling and this has no place in multicultural Australia. My electorate is rich in diversity, which makes it an exciting place to live, work and raise a family. Letters like this are not welcome in our community.... Let’s make sure we all support our local businesses such as Tong Lok Chinese Restaurant, as Melbourne reopens. Let’s focus on the positive things in our lives.
09.01.2022 #BREAKING: Victoria has recorded 28 days in a row of zero new cases of coronavirus and no deaths. There are no active cases in the state. Congratulations Victoria! We must continue to follow health advice as we find our new Covid normal.
09.01.2022 To mark World AIDS Day 2020 and support the ‘now more than ever’ theme, the Morrison Government will provide almost $6.2 million towards the ongoing battle against HIV, and has expanded access to Dovato on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Read more: https://bit.ly/2VoeRqY #publichealth #health #pharmaceutical #aids Thorne Harbour Health Burnet Institute The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
08.01.2022 This is one way to stay 1.5m away from people Come TRICK OR TREAT COVID Safe today 11am-1pm in Ashburton Village! #ashburtonvillage3147 Ashburton Village 3147
08.01.2022 #UPDATE: Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo) has announced that people over 50 will get expedited access to the vaccine roll-out from May 3 at vaccine hubs, and from May 17 at GPs clinics.
08.01.2022 #BREAKING: WA's border will officially reopen to Victoria and NSW in time for Christmas, more than eight months after it was slammed shut.
08.01.2022 Treasurer Josh Frydenberg talked about the terrible impact of the lockdown on the Mental Health of Victorians. I’ve heard the same from local GPs and now the statistics confirm this. Daniel Andrews must move to ease restrictions that continue to isolate vulnerable Victorians from their family and support networks.
07.01.2022 Your voice matters. Complete my local survey to let me know what issues matter to you most. Complete it here: https://poll.app.do/30-second-survey
07.01.2022 #UPDATE: Consumer confidence has rebounded sharply, up 5.9% last week & is now at its highest level since September 2019. This is another encouraging sign that Australia’s economic recovery continues to gain momentum.
06.01.2022 Visitors to the Australian War Memorial often place a poppy on the Roll of Honour in the Commemorative Area, in remembrance of the 102,000 Australians who died as a result of war and operations. The Australian War Memorial and Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs have created a virtual poppy wall so you can leave a personalised message of remembrance online, no matter where you're commemorating this Anzac Day. Place a poppy and leave your message here: ... lestweforget.gov.au #ANZACDay2021
06.01.2022 #WATCH: This afternoon I joined the panel on ABC Afternoon Briefing, hosted by Patricia Karvelas. Among other topics we discussed China’s fake tweet. Watch the full interview here ABC News
06.01.2022 #WATCH: This morning I joined Danica De Giorgio on Sky News Australia. Australians should feel confident the Morrison government will remain open and transparent about the risks associated with the vaccine rollout. Safety will never take a backseat in Australia’s COVID-19 rollout
06.01.2022 Bega Cheese this week has announced it will buy Lion Dairy and Drink from Japanese beverage giant Kirin for $534 million. Lion is the owner of Pura Milk, Dare iced coffee, Vitasoy, Yoplait yogurt and Australia's largest national cold supply chain network all will now be in Australian hands. Will this influence your milk purchasing decisions?
05.01.2022 #BREAKING: Victoria has recorded only 1 new cases of coronavirus, with 0 deaths reported. With more calls on Labor Premier Dan Andrews to lift restrictions significantly this Sunday. More detail on active cases by council area and postcode look here: (Updates at 5pm daily) ... https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavirus-covid-19- See more
05.01.2022 We're set to witness one of the most anticipated astronomical events ever. For some free family fun this December look here for details: https://bit.ly/39rPInE
05.01.2022 Do you want to make a difference? Put your values into action. Find out more by emailing [email protected]
04.01.2022 This years Budget sets out our comeback plan for Australia’s economic recovery from the COVID 19 recession. You can find more about this plan from the official Government website here: https://bit.ly/2T2l5vS
04.01.2022 #UPDATE: New data confirms Australia has beaten our 2020 emissions target by 459 million tonnes. We're rolling out the investment and support for new energy technologies that will see Australia meet and beat its emissions reduction commitments while also cutting energy prices and creating jobs. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ml9YuF
03.01.2022 #UPDATE: 49 active cases! Well done Victoria!
03.01.2022 Congratulations Sarah for being this year’s winner of the PM’s Prize for Excellence in Science! Sarah is an inspiration and a very deserving winner!
02.01.2022 Happy 100th Birthday Patricia! Loved joining your friends and family at Samarinda Aged Care to wish you a Happy Birthday. Patricia was wearing a gorgeous necklace with 42 pearls representing her children, grand children, and now a great, great grandchild. I asked Patricia what her secret was to living a long and happy life - her answer was simply just ‘live a normal life’.... I also loved that she was wearing Chanel No5... in 1921, the year of her birth, Chanel No 5 was launched HBD!
02.01.2022 Happy World Teachers Day! Most of us can point to a teacher who changed our lives, someone whose passion opened our eyes to a new and more fascinating world. For me, it was my Primary School teacher Mrs Van Der Berg! ... I also want to use today to say a special thank you to all the teachers across Higgins. I want to acknowledge and thank you for the extra commitment and dedication you have shown during the recent lockdowns here in Melbourne. Adapting your learning environment and supporting our many students through a very difficult time in their lives has been invaluable. Even now, in assisting our students and schools to return to a COVID safe learning environment. Your commitment is appreciated. Children are our future and you are preparing them for it. Thank you to all our teachers!
02.01.2022 #UPDATE: The Morrison Government plans to strip organisations of their charitable status if they fail to fulfil their obligation to join the National Redress Scheme for victims of institutional child sexual abuse. This means they will no longer receive tax concessions while they force survivors to wait longer for the redress they so justly deserve. As a member of the Select Joint Committee for the National Redress Scheme I welcome this very important announcement. It has been heartbreaking hearing from witnesses whose ability to get closure had continued to be frustrated by recalcitrant organisations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3lmAJO9
01.01.2022 In a major boost to the recovery of the local arts sector, the Australian Government has announced that more than $60 million in grants will begin to flow! I’m especially pleased that Kay and McLean Productions has received $535,121 to deliver Carolyn Burns and Simon Phillips’ adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s comedy of suspense, ‘North by Northwest’ on stage through the RISE Fund. The RISE program was announced as part of the Government’s $250 million Creative Econo...my Support Package to help restart activities such as festivals, concerts, tours and events once it is safe to do so. I’m proud to have successfully called for an inquiry into the Arts Sector to understand how they will rebuild post Covid. #LoveTheArts #RestartTheArts #ArtsSector
01.01.2022 #UPDATE: Victoria has recorded 1 new case of coronavirus, with 0 deaths being reported. The rolling 14 day average in Metro Melbourne is now 2.4 More detail on active cases by council area and postcode look here: (Updates at 5pm daily) https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-coronavirus-covid-19-
01.01.2022 The Morrison Government will make an additional $100 million investment to continue leading the world and our region in how we manage our ocean habitats and coastal environments and contribute to the global task of reducing emissions. The package will support Australian Marine Parks, expand the Indigenous Protected Areas into Sea Country, and protect marine life. Boosting seagrass and mangroves will help cut emissions.... We will invest in cleaner beaches, lower fisheries bycatch, more fish stocks, better protection for turtles and seabirds, and provide further help for coastal and Indigenous communities reliant on the ocean for their livelihoods. When we protect our ocean, we protect both our environment and our economic growth. One serves the other.
