Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Anthony Welcomes Vanstone

20 December 2000

Federal Member for Richmond and Minister for Community Services Larry Anthony has welcomed the elevation of Senator Amanda Vanstone to the Family and Community Services portfolio.

“I have a great deal of respect for Senator Vanstone who is an extremely hard working and talented Minister in the Howard/Anderson Government.

“I know she will continue the welfare reform initiatives, recently announced by Senator Jocelyn Newman,” Mr Anthony said.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.