Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt today announced that work on the extension of the light rail to Dulwich Hill would be fast tracked with $55 million set aside to accelerate work as part of the 2010/11 State Budget.
“The NSW Government is extending the light rail by 10km so passengers can travel directly from Dulwich Hill, through the Inner West and the Sydney CBD, to Circular Quay,” Ms Tebbutt said.
“The $55 million will be used to start construction on the Inner West section of the track following the completion of an Environmental Assessment as well as to undertake pre-construction work on the CBD extension.

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The NSW Parliament has tonight passed Government legislation to create a Relationships Register making it easier for unmarried couples to access legal entitlements and prove they are in committed or de facto relationships.
“Previous laws made it difficult for couples who are in de-facto or committed relationships to prove their relationship for the purpose of accessing government services, entitlements or records.”
“The register ensures NSW is aligned with Commonwealth Government moves to remove discrimination against unmarried people in heterosexual and same-sex relationships,” he said.
“Couples who choose to register their relationship will now be provided with one document that helps prove their relationship and will be spared the frustration of constantly having to supply agencies with large amounts of paperwork.”

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Deputy Premier and Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt today joined Minister for Transport and Roads David Campbell at Newtown Station to release a new design plan for Newtown railway station, and announce work on the upgrade will start later this month.

Deputy Premier and Member for Marrickville, Carmel Tebbutt will today officially open new science facilities at Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design.

Ms Tebbutt said these new facilities provide a modern and innovative space for students to learn about science.

"It’s important that we provide high school students studying sciences with access to modern technology and resources in their own learning spaces.

"I’m sure teachers, students and parents will be thrilled at the sight of three new science learning spaces and one new science preparation room.

"These excellent facilities will encourage more students to study a science course and enhance the quality of learning and teaching within classrooms," Ms Tebbutt said.

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