Launch Of ‘Get On Board (Even Better – Become The Chair)’
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPThank you Carol [Schwartz] for your kind introduction and for inviting me here today. Before I begin I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners…
Support for Australia’s carers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Australian Government will provide $2.6 million to deliver a national carer awareness campaign and a series of festivals for young carers to give them…
A review of early intervention therapies for children with Autism
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Australian Government has welcomed a report reviewing the most effective models of practice in early intervention therapies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The…
Canberra students discuss respectful relationships
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins MP, and the Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann MP, today visited Canberra Grammar School – a…
UN Women Australia Forum – International Women’s Day Activities 2012
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPGood afternoon. I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners on whose land we meet today and pay my respects to their elders past and present.…
The Line Campaign
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPGood morning. Before I begin I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting on today and pay…
Andrew Robb puts Tony Abbott’s “Rolls Royce” plan for paid parental leave on hold
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday the Shadow Minister for Finance, Andrew Robb, admitted that a Liberal Government may never deliver Tony Abbott’s “Rolls Royce” paid parental leave scheme. Mr…
More progress in delivering houses for Northern Territory Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPOne of two construction groups delivering remote Indigenous housing and infrastructure in the Northern Territory, as part of the $1.7 billion National Partnership Agreement on…
Another boost for pensioners and income support recipients
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 4.5 million Australians, including 3.4 million pensioners, will soon receive an increase in their income support payments to help meet their cost of…
More support for Indigenous communities to tackle alcohol and substance abuse
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIndigenous communities will get extra help to tackle alcohol and substance abuse, with a share in $20 million in funding from the Gillard Government. The…
Remote Indigenous Housing; Stronger Futures – ABC Alice Springs with Nadine Maloney
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – Proof only MALONEY: Since the Government’s Indigenous Housing program began in January 2009, more than 1000 new houses have been built…
Australian delegation at UN Commission on Status of Women
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralia has presented its country statement at the 56th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, in the…
New Bill to improve gender equality in the workplace
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Australian Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to improve gender equality in Australian workplaces. The Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins…
Equal opportunity for women in the workplace amendment bill 2012
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPThis Bill amends the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999. Gender inequality is a significant disincentive to women’s workforce participation. Improving women’s…
1000 remote Indigenous houses delivered under National Partnership
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 1000 new houses have been built in remote locations for Indigenous people across Australia, as part of the $5.5 billion National Partnership Agreement…
Andrew Wilkie risking genuine poker machine reform
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPI am extremely concerned that the Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, has today put national poker machine reform at risk, moving away from his previous…
Liberals say no to Tony Abbott’s “Rolls Royce” paid parental leave scheme
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday Liberal Senator Sue Boyce joined the growing ranks of Liberals saying no to Tony Abbott’s millionaire mums paid parental leave scheme. The Age reports…
Sustaining the family payment system
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government today welcomed the Opposition’s belated support for its fiscally responsible plans to reset the Baby Bonus to $5000 from 1 September this…
Poker machine reform
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – Proof only ELEANOR HALL: The Minister for Community and Family Services Jenny Macklin says she’s disappointed with Mr Wilkie’s actions. Minister…
Cheaper Rent for Students in the ACT
Media Release by The Hon Robert McClelland MPFederal Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Robert McClelland, ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher and Federal Member for Fraser Andrew Leigh today announced the opening of…
Film raises autism awareness among school children
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasA special screening of a film aimed at helping school children understand, accept and support children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder was held at Australian…
Liberals say no to Tony Abbott’s paid parental leave scheme
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPReports today confirm that the Liberal Party is divided over its millionaire mums paid parental leave scheme. The Australian online today reported that the Member…
Labor leadership, ABC Radio Drive Hobart with Louise Sanders
Transcript by The Hon Julie Collins MPLOUISE SAUNDERS: Can I ask you first about the mood, the tone inside the party room this morning, for the ballot. JULIE COLLINS: Well, I…
Finalists announced in inaugural Homelessness Services Awards
Media Release by The Hon Robert McClelland MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness, Robert McClelland, today announced 23 finalists in the inaugural National Homelessness Services Achievement awards, in recognition of the extraordinary work…
Headspace Hobart officially open for business
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralia’s newest headspace was officially opened in Hobart today by the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler. headspace Hobart is the 33rd headspace…