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  Judith Troeth - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Judith Mary Troeth (born 3 August, 1940) has been a Liberal member of the Australian Senate since July 1993, representing the state of Victoria.
She was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and was educated at the University of Melbourne, where she graduated in arts and education.
Troeth was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy 1997-98 and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 1998-2004.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Judith_Troeth   (141 words)

  
 Liberal Party politicians desert Howard
Liberal Party MPs Petro Georgiou and Judith Troeth and Nationals senator Barnaby Joyce were among several Coalition members who crossed the floor to vote against the government on immigration laws and to support the use of human embryos for stem cell research.
Troeth paid homage to the efficiency of Australian farming, correctly noting that, unlike its foreign counterparts, it does not receive subsidies.
According to Troeth’s penetrating economic analysis subsidies would attract professionals to country towns while also encouraging “the best and the brightest” of the towns’ students to remain.
www.brookesnews.com /062606howard.html   (1110 words)

  
 ZoomInfo Web Summary: Judith Troeth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Judith Troeth was elected to the Senate in March 1993.
In 1997 Judith was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (formerly known as Primary Industries and Energy).
Judith was educated at Methodist Ladies College, Kew and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Diploma of Education from the University of Melbourne.
www.zoominfo.com /Search/PersonDetail.aspx?PersonID=46384151   (804 words)

  
 Address at Celebrating a Decade of Achievement the tenth anniversary of the Fisheries R&D Corporation - Senator Ian ...
Judith has been a friend for a long time and does a marvellous job in this area, as she does with any other area in which she is involved.
I know that Judith Troeth will agree with me when I say that the Government is strongly committed to maintaining and improving research and development in Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries.
Senator Troeth and I have been requested to bestow upon Peter an award of appreciation on behalf of the FRDC Board, staff and representatives of the Australian fishing industry.
www.mffc.gov.au /speeches/2002/frdc2002.html   (2840 words)

  
 GRDC - Annual Report 2002-03 - Significant events and changes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Senator, the Hon Judith Troeth wrote to the GRDC's Chair advising of the appointment of the nominated directors for the GRDC Board for a term commencing on 1 October 2002 and ending on 30 September 2005 (2 reappointed and 4 new).
Senator, the Hon Judith Troeth appointed Ms Christine Hawkins as Deputy Chair of the GRDC for the duration of her appointment as Director.
Senator, the Hon Judith Troeth wrote to the Chair formally advising of the National Research Priorities, which priorities are to be applied across Government, with all research and research funding bodies of the Australian Government expected to participate in implementing the priorities to the extent that they are consistent with their mandates or missions.
www.grdc.com.au /about/ar2002/acc_events.htm   (506 words)

  
 Troeth, Judith - Australian Women Biographical entry
Judith Troeth was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on 21 October 1998.
Judith Troeth was educated at Methodist Ladies College (Kew) prior to obtaining a BA and DipEd from Melboure University.
She was Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Minister for Employment, Training and Family Services from 26 May 1994 to 11 March 1996; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Primary Industries and Energy from 9 October 1997 to 21 October 1998 as well as being a member of various parliamentary committees.
www.womenaustralia.info /biogs/AWE0203b.htm   (534 words)

  
 Inquiry Panel
The Hon Judith Troeth was elected to the Senate in 1993.
Senator Troeth was a partner in her family farm for more than 30 years.
Senator Troeth is an active member of numerous Parliamentary Committees, and is the Chair of the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Legislation Committee.
www.dotars.gov.au /regional/development/women/panel.aspx   (396 words)

  
 Workers Online Print Edition
Judith, who put the word 'swill' in the phrase 'unrepresentative swill', also announced this week that people on award wages are being paid far too much.
Troeth, who became a Liberal because she believes in "reward for effort" despite being a senator, passionately believes in the "strong family unit".
Liberal Senator Judith Troeth, chairwoman of the committee that will inquire into the changes, has proposed that "experts" be appointed to debate the legislation during the five days allocated for public hearings.
workers.labor.net.au /289/print_index.html   (7685 words)

  
 Why resolute senator defeated asylum law - National - theage.com.au
Senator Troeth agreed then to take The Age into her confidence on the condition that the interview would not be published until the fate of the new law was sealed.
When Senator Troeth stood in the Government party room and made this clear there was, she was later told, a collective dropping of jaws.
The ground rules were established very early, with Senator Troeth ringing her son and saying the last thing she wanted was for her stand to make things difficult for him.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2006/08/14/1155407742416.html   (1163 words)

  
 Mujer Nueva
Liberal senator Judith Troeth was in tears as she said, without apparent irony, that the wide distribution of RU-486 is a victory for future generations of Australian women.
Troeth called it “a victory for common sense...
Troeth dismissed the deaths associated in other countries with RU-486 saying that it is bacterial infection, not the drug that caused them.
www.mujernueva.org /english/noticias/articulo.phtml?id=5610   (311 words)

  
 Troeth announces membership of the new Cotton R&D Corporation Board - Senator Judith Troeth
The Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Judith Troeth, announced details today of the make-up of the six-member Board of the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC).
Senator Troeth said the Board’s six directors would serve for three years, beginning 1 October 2002 and ending 30 September 2005.
Senator Troeth also thanked retiring members Roberta (Bobbie) Brazil and Dr William (Jim) Peacock for their valuable contributions, and wished them well in their future endeavours.
www.psmaff.gov.au /releases/02/02038t.html   (468 words)

  
 Troeth defends workplace reforms - Breaking News - National - Breaking News
Liberal Senator Judith Troeth has dismissed Labor's claims that the government's proposed workplace reforms will harm Australian women and families.
But Senator Troeth, who last week chaired the Senate committee which examined the proposed legislation, said women who had signed Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) since 2002 were better off than their counterparts working under alternative agreements.
Senator Troeth said the proposed changes will help streamline the industrial relations system, which currently operates under state and federal legislation.
www.theage.com.au /news/National/Troeth-defends-workplace-reforms/2005/11/28/1133026386408.html   (310 words)

  
 PM - Govt to 'fine-tune' IR changes after report from Senate committee
But as she released its report this afternoon, the inquiry's chair, Judith Troeth, made the point that she and other Liberal senators had been listening.
JUDITH TROETH: I'm happy for the Government to look at amendments on those particular issues that we've recommended in the report.
But, as Senator Troeth has revealed, his office has had a head start on what was coming.
www.abc.net.au /pm/content/2005/s1514503.htm   (774 words)

  
 Margo Kingston's Webdiary - smh.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Before she entered parliament in 1993, Senator Troeth was a partner in a family farm, and teacher.
I guess we should all email Judith Troeth to bolster her against what will undoubtedly be some fairly intense political heat.
Troeth, Payne and Humphries can't call for a division because they'll be crossing the floor to vote yes.
webdiary.smh.com.au /archives/margo_kingston_comment/001168.html   (6376 words)

  
 New Board announced for agvet chemical watchdog - Senator Judith Troeth
The Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Judith Troeth, today announced details of the new Board for the National Registration Authority for Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (NRA).
Senator Troeth said NRA assesses and registers agvet chemicals for use in Australia with the dual responsibilities of enhancing the productive capacity of our agriculture sector while also protecting the health and safety of people, animals and the environment.
Senator Troeth thanked outgoing Chair, Dr John Keniry for his leadership and also acknowledged the contribution of other long serving directors.
www.affa.gov.au /ministers/troeth/releases/02/02043t.html   (546 words)

  
 SeedQuest - News releases
Senator Troeth said organic produce is a small industry set for expansion in Australia, with 2,000 certified producers - including growers, processors and manufacturers, exporters and retailers.
Retail sales of organic produce in Australia are estimated to have increased from $28 million in 1990 to nearly $200 million in 2003, with global sales increasing from $16 billion to $50 billion during the same period.
Senator Troeth said the project was initiated by the peak industry body - Organic Federation of Australia - and will be conducted by one of the co-authors of a recent study into the European market for organic food.
www.seedquest.com /News/releases/2003/august/6432.htm   (444 words)

  
 Deer newsletter- October 1999
Judith Troeth outline federal government initiatives for emerging animal industries and her own views on the future of the deer industry.
Senator Troeth drew attention to opportunities that proposed expansion of the deer industry could provide for farmers leaving industries such as dairying and wool.
Senator Troeth is well aware of the importance of the Korean market for velvet and noted that although Australian exports to Korea fell by 20% last year, overall Korean imports fell by 35%, so Australia actually increased its market share.
www.rirdc.gov.au /pub/deer/oct99.html   (2756 words)

  
 Minerals Engineering International Online - General Minerals Engineering: Latest News
Judith Troeth, Senator for Victoria, Australia, recently congratulated local company Gekko Systems, a company recognised internationally for its innovative mineral processing equipment and systems, on the launch of its latest Research & Development project — developing a process to treat ore underground.
Ms Troeth said Gekko had received a $1.2 million Australian Government innovation grant to help develop the revolutionary technology which will change the face of underground processing globally.
Judith Troeth (Senator for Victoria, Australia) with Sandy Gray and Elizabeth Lewis-Gray
www.min-eng.com /general/100.html   (630 words)

  
 Green Left - Women quiz candidates
The speakers included Liberal senator Judith Troeth, Labor's Julia Gillard, Jo Williams from the Democratic Socialists, Therese Self from the Progressive Labor Party (PLP), the Australian Democrats' Helen Martin and a representative for the Greens' candidate Liz Conor.
Sarah Lantz, a RTN collective member and co-host of the forum told Green Left Weekly that one of the most interesting revelations for many women at the meeting was that the Australian Democrats have a “conscience” vote on all issues.
Troeth tried to claim that the Liberals' refusal to remove Medicare rebates for abortion established them as pro-choice.
www.greenleft.org.au /back/1998/335/335p5b.htm   (374 words)

  
 SRDC Update   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In her opening address, Senator Troeth spoke about some of the challenges facing the Australian sugar industry, including reform of world trade to allow fair and on-going access to overseas markets for our sugar that is exported.
Government intervention in RandD is seen as important for two reasons; (1) to ensure adequate funding of rural RandD, which is often difficult to organise because of the many producers, and (2) to ensure that RandD addresses wider national needs and priorities such as better soil and water management.
In concluding, Senator Troeth stated that the Australian sugar industry has grown and is strong because it has supported RandD over a long period.
www.srdc.gov.au /SRDC_Update_200110.htm   (1808 words)

  
 Scotch College: OSCA - Bushwalking Club - Tracknotes September 2001
Judith Troeth ended up coming to the party and baled us out of a huge problem - thanks Judith.
Judith Troeth, or more particularly Martin Barr at her office, is now fully functional as our membership secretary.
Judith's office will now manage all notices and mail-outs, and we thank her for getting this matter under control.
www.scotch.vic.edu.au /Osca/Osbush/tracknot/0202tn.htm   (1580 words)

  
 syngenta cuts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Investment in research and development has driven the phenomenal growth of the cotton industry over the past decade, the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Judith Troeth, said.
Senator Troeth launched the Cotton R&D Corporation's (CRDC) 2003-08 strategic plan, and the second environmental audit at a gathering of industry leaders in Canberra.
Senator Troeth said cotton has had to grapple with the "big issues" of water, pesticides and genetically modified organisms during the past decade, issues at the heart of the current environmental debate.
www.checkbiotech.org /blocks/dsp_document.cfm?doc_id=5932   (382 words)

  
 media release - Kangan Batman TAFE’s new purpose-built Transport and Logistics Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Judith Troeth officially opens Kangan Batman TAFE’s new purpose-built Transport and Logistics Centre
Judith Troeth officially opened the new hub of the transport and logistics industry – Kangan Batman TAFE’s new purpose-built Transport and Logistics Centre at its Broadmeadows campus.
Judith Troeth opens the Kangan Batman TAFE’s new Transport and Logistics Centre.
www.kangan.edu.au /news/media-release/2003/03-11-12-transaward.htm   (397 words)

  
 Growfish News Article - Aussie ingenuity to revolutionise shellfish processing - Australia - May 2, 2003
Senator Troeth said the project represents the culmination of three years research and intensive testing of prototype machinery by Moulting Bay and GP Graders.
It epitomises the innovation and hard work that Australian companies need to exhibit if they are to remain successful in the long-term.
Senator Troeth said Moulting Bay Pacific is part of a growing aquaculture industry worth $733 million a year to the Australian economy.
www.growfish.com.au /grow/pages/news/2003/may2003/70403.htm   (419 words)

  
 Royal Botanic Gardens, Museum Victoria and University of Melbourne share in $226, 000 of federal funds for biodiversity ...
Greg Hunt MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Environment and Heritage and Senator the Hon.
Judith Troeth, Senator for Victoria today announced that researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Museum Victoria and the University of Melbourne have been awarded $226,063 in research grants as part of the Australian Government's Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) research agency.
Senator Troeth said Museum Victoria has also received $66,000 for two unique research projects.
www.deh.gov.au /minister/ps/2006/psmr23may06.html   (739 words)

  
 DuPont Australia - Local News: Hutch Ranck Appointed to Australia's Chemical Watchdog Authority
Senator Judith Troeth, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, in announcing Hutch's appointment in Canberra today, spoke of his extensive knowledge in national and international agricultural chemical developments.
Senator Troeth described the role of the NRA as "assessing and registering Agvet chemicals for use in Australia with the dual responsibilities of enhancing the productive capacity of the country's agriculture sector, while also protecting the health and safety of people, animals and the environment".
Senator Troeth said the NRA Board Members had an excellent mix of skills and considerable experience in crucial areas such as the chemical industry, primary production, consumer protection, occupational health and safety, and Federal and State policy-making, regulation and administration.
www.dupont.com /asiapacific/country/australia/aucorp/news/2002/20021008.html   (197 words)

  
 Government delivers millions for fisheries resources - Senator Ian Macdonald
Continual improvements in reducing interactions with protected species will be the focus of investment in two projects for the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery.
The FRDC is responsible for planning, investing in and managing fisheries RandD in Australia and facilitating the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of the results.
The FRDC is a statutory corporation of the Commonwealth Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Australia," Senator Troeth said.
www.mffc.gov.au /releases/2003/03123mj.html   (456 words)

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