Launch of November Edition, Parity Magazine
Speech by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Acknowledgements: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting and pay my respects…
Foreign aid; homelessness; Campbell Newman’s plan to wind back federal industrial laws
Transcript by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPKIERAN GILBERT:This morning, the Government’s response to criticism over its decision to divert money from its foreign aid spending to plug holes in the soaring…
Homelessness figures, Seven Network Sunrise with Melissa Doyle
Transcript by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMELISSA DOYLE: New statistics have been released revealing the extent of homelessness in Australia. The figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show…
Significant progress made in helping vulnerable Australians
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor today welcomed new research showing real and substantial progress has been made in helping vulnerable Australians access homelessness…
New Indigenous Ranger Jobs for the NT
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSixteen new Indigenous ranger positions are being funded in the Northern Territory to protect and conserve Australia’s precious environment. These positions have been funded through…
More opportunities for women from diverse backgrounds
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Australian Government will provide $100,000 to the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia to promote the participation on boards of women from culturally…
Learning the lessons – Tackling homelessness in New York City
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor today visited Bowery Mission in New York City to see first-hand how the innovative service is tackling homelessness.…
Major cinema chains recognised for improving accessibility
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas has congratulated Australia’s four major cinema chains after they jointly won an Australian Human Rights…
Helping turn the tide for victims of Superstorm Sandy
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor today joined Ambassador Kim Beazley at the Australian Embassy in Washington to help raise funds for victims of…
New free-to-air National Indigenous Television launched at Uluru
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, and the Minister for Families, Community Services, and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today…
Newman’s numbers don’t add up on NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government welcomes the interest of the Queensland Government in much-needed reform to disability care and support in that state. I am concerned however…
Homelessness, small business on agenda for US
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPFederal Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Small Business Brendan O’Connor is in the United States this week for a series of meetings and visits with…
Good Shepherd to continue helping people in need
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today officially launched Good Shepherd Microfinance, a Victorian-based community organisation that is providing financial…
Funding boost for Taree playgroup
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFamilies in Taree will continue to have access to critical early childhood support with the Australian Government providing a $306,000 funding boost for the local…
Building a world-class employment participation system for Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralia is a world leader in employment participation according to a report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) today. The Activating…
Schoolkids Bonus only weeks away
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday the Minister for Families, Jenny Macklin, and the Member for Reid, John Murphy, visited Homebush West Public School to encourage parents with kids starting…
Sydney’s west celebrates NDIS announcement
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin, joined the Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland, in Western Sydney today to celebrate the announcement that the…
70 exceptional women on board for diversity program
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPA new wave of 70 exceptional women has received scholarships in a joint Australian Government and corporate program aimed at increasing the representation of women…
Announcement of recipients: Board Diversity Scholarships
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPGood morning and thank you all for being here. Thank you for the warm Welcome to Country, Leonie. And I take this opportunity to acknowledge…
Tasmanian women receive board scholarships
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, has congratulated the Tasmanian recipients of the prestigious Board Diversity Scholarships aimed at boosting the number…
Launch of Journey to Social Inclusion evaluation, Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPIt’s great to be here. Can I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, pay my respects to their elders…
Rapid rehousing helps break the cycle of homelessness
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPA Rapid Rehousing project launched today will help 180 people secure long-term housing in Penrith, Mount Druitt and Coffs Harbour with the help of a…
Sixth Report into Remote Indigenous Service Delivery
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today released the latest report from the Coordinator General for Remote Indigenous Services, Mr Brian Gleeson, on progress in delivering government services…
Agreement for Full Roll out of National Disability Insurance Scheme in NSW by July 2018
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian and New South Wales governments have today reached an historic agreement that will allow for the full roll out of a National Disability…
Dad and Partner Pay
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – Proof only ANN JONES: Good Morning. JENNY MACKLIN: Good morning Ann. ANN JONES: It’s pretty exciting news, because previously not all…