Morning Tea with Senator Katy Gallagher

The Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services, Senator Katy Gallagher, is on a tour of all the State and Territory Chambers of Commerce, facilitated by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We are pleased to host the Senator as she is eager to hear directly from business and so invite you to join us for morning tea and a chance to engage in conversation. 

Senator for the Australian Capital Territory, Katy Gallagher began her political career when she was elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly in 2001. She was appointed a minister in 2002 serving in the ACT cabinet for the next 12 years across various portfolios including as Deputy Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Heath, Minister for Education, Community Services and Women. In May 2011, Katy was elected as Chief Minister of the ACT.

In December 2014 Katy Gallagher resigned as Chief Minister to take up a casual vacancy in the Australian Senate to replace long serving Labor Senator The Hon Kate Lundy. In October 2015 Senator Gallagher was appointed to Labor’ Shadow Ministry as Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, and Shadow Minister for Mental Health. Following the 2016 election Senator Gallagher received shadow portfolio responsibility as Labor's Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services.

Join us for morning tea and a chance to meet and greet with Senator Katy Gallagher.