The Gillard Government will create opportunities for more Australians, particularly the disadvantaged, under a major workforce participation package. Australia’s economy is strong, with one of…
The Gillard Government is improving support for Australians with disability to help them into work where possible, while providing an essential safety net for Australians…
The Gillard Government is making important changes to the family payment system to make it fairer and simpler, and ensure its long-term sustainability. At the…
The Gillard Government will create opportunities for more Australians, particularly the disadvantaged, under a major workforce participation package. Australia’s economy is strong, with one of…
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has again demonstrated he can’t be trusted to be across the important issues which affect Australians’ lives, with the Opposition backing…
The Gillard Government will promote long term economic participation in some of the nation’s most disadvantaged communities. Across Australia there are disadvantaged communities who are…
Children with disability affecting their development will have access to intensive early intervention services through the $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability initiative.…
Young Indigenous Australians will be encouraged to stay in school and to make the transition to work, through a $257.6 million investment in education and…
The Australian Government is providing $16.1 million to extend and expand the Cape York Welfare Reform trial which is making a real and lasting difference…
The Gillard Government is delivering on our commitment to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage with a $526.6 million boost to education, employment and health…
Australians with a mental illness will get the care they need, when they need it, under a $2.2 billion over 5 years reform package for…
Thousands of older Australians will stay connected to family and friends through free access to broadband internet with continued funding under the Gillard Government’s successful…
In recognition of the important contribution senior Australians make to the community and the economy, the Gillard Government is delivering a range of new initiatives…
Around 35,000 Australians with mental illness and their carers will have access to much-needed support with a $269.3 million boost over the next five years…
Front-line community organisations will be able to provide additional support to vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians with a $171.9 million funding boost in the 2011-12 Budget.…
Speech delivery location: Parliament House, Canberra *** Check Against Delivery *** I am pleased to be here today to represent Mr Richard Marles, Parliamentary Secretary…
The Gillard Government will deliver more timely tax assistance to 6.5 million Australian taxpayers on lower incomes to help encourage work and provide some modest…
We mourn the passing of Lionel Rose, a remarkable Australian and national hero. Mr Rose’s exemplary sportsmanship made him a role model and respected community…
Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Indigenous Health, Member for Lingiari *** E & OE – Proof only *** TREASURER: Good to see you all out…
Australian mums have an additional reason to celebrate this Mothers Day, with more than 48,000 new and expecting parents having applied for Government-funded Paid Parental…
The Australian Government today welcomed the decision by Traditional Owners to vote in favour of signing an agreement with the Western Australian Government and Woodside…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thank you everyone. The Government welcomes the report that’s just been released today from the…
Australians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that make a positive contribution to the lives of people with disability for the fifth annual…
Candles will be lit across Australia tonight to commemorate all those who have lost their lives to domestic violence, to mark the National Day to…
Australians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that make a positive contribution to the lives of people with disability for the fifth annual…