Tackling problem gambling in Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today took another step forward in its efforts to address problem gambling in Australia. The Government is concerned that the promotion of…
COAG Select Council on Gambling Reform meeting, pre-commitment on poker machines, live odds and online gambling – Doorstop
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks everyone for joining us today. I’m very pleased to be here with my colleagues,…
Poker machine reform
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** FRAN KELLY: Well the Labor Government has a bag full of problems too, on the policy front…
Speech in support of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2011
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** It is with great pleasure that I speak in support of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family…
National Sorry Day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralians are today marking National Sorry Day in communities across the country, reflecting on the grief and trauma experienced by members of the Stolen Generations…
Historic Gove Agreement Approved
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today announced her approval and consent to the Rio Tinto Alcan Gove Traditional Owners Agreement and lease under…
Minister supports Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibMinister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib today encouraged CEOs across Australia to sign up and experience homelessness first-hand to support the St Vincent…
National Reconciliation Week begins
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today marked the start of National Reconciliation Week by talking with Narrabundah College students in Canberra about constitutional…
National Reconciliation Week, Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Northern Territory Emergency Response, Closing the Gap – Doorstop
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JOURNALIST: Minister Macklin, tell me about launching Reconciliation Week today. JENNY MACKLIN: I’m so pleased to be…
Volunteer Grants 2011 closing soon
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWith the closing date for Volunteer Grants 2011 fast approaching, the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary…
Report finds stores licensing delivers healthier food to remote Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn independent report has found stores licensing in the Northern Territory has helped people in remote communities to have better access to healthy, affordable food.…
Government launches Women in Sport media grants
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPMinister for Sport Mark Arbib and Minister for the Status of Women Kate Ellis today launched the Women in Sport Media Grants, a new initiative…
NAIDOC poster competition winner announced
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn Indigenous artist from Mackay in Central Queensland has won the prestigious National NAIDOC Poster Competition for 2011. The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin,…
Kicking goals for reconciliation
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin, and the Minister for Sport and Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, Mark Arbib, today participated in the Long…
Supporting deaf and blind children
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasParliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Senator Jan McLucas today met with local children with disabilities and their families who will benefit from improved access…
Hobart takes part in Walk Safely to School Day
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPParliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today joined students, teachers and parents from Montagu Bay Primary School in Hobart for Walk Safely to School…
Community mental health boost
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSeventy-nine community mental health services across Australia will share in more than $106 million to continue helping people with mental illness, their families and carers…
Celebrating National Families Week in Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today joined Tasmanian families at a multicultural celebration and barbecue on the lawns of the Glenorchy City…
Swift action to help people with disability get back to work after Brisbane floods
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Australian Government has taken swift action to support a local Australian Disability Enterprise return to work following extensive damage to its operations in Queensland’s…
Working to help children with Autism
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, today met with Autism Advisors from across Australia to discuss support for families and children…
A better start for children with hearing impairment
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasParliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Senator Jan McLucas today visited Brisbane’s Hear and Say Centre to meet with local children with disabilities and their…
Funding boost to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Hurstville
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFront-line community organisations in the electorate of Banks will be able to provide ongoing support to local vulnerable and disadvantaged people with new funding in…
New funding for national 1800 number to provide financial counselling services across Australia
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAccess to financial counselling services will be made easier with new funding so all Australians can access financial counselling over the phone through a national…
Labor delivering new stadium in Wandong
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today visited Wandong with local Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell, to confirm the…
A better start for children with disability in Darwin
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasParliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Senator Jan McLucas and Senator Trish Crossin today met with local children with disabilities and their families that will…