Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thank you everyone. The Government welcomes the report that’s just been released today from the…
Australians encouraged to nominate for National Disability Awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAustralians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that make a positive contribution to the lives of people with disability for the fifth annual…
National Day to Remember those who have died because of Family and Domestic Violence
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPCandles 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 encouraged to nominate for National Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that make a positive contribution to the lives of people with disability for the fifth annual…
Supporting Australia’s volunteers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government is continuing its support of the nation’s volunteers with $16 million worth of grants now available to not-for-profit organisations. Applications opened today…
New 80 unit housing development opens in Ringwood
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibVulnerable people in Melbourne will benefit from a new social housing development built with $19.5 million from the Australian Government. Minister for Social Housing and…
Opening remarks at OECD Meeting of Social Policy Ministers – Building a Fairer Future: the role for social policy
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSession Two – Doing Better for Families *** Check Against Delivery *** Welcome to this breakout group on integrating service delivery for vulnerable families. I…
Contribution to the OECD Meeting of Social Policy Ministers – Paying for the past, providing for the future
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSession Three – Paying for the Past, Providing for the Future *** Check Against Delivery *** Like many nations in the OECD, Australia faces the…
Australia’s social policy agenda centre stage at OECD
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralia’s reforming social policy agenda will be highlighted at an international meeting in Paris this week. The Minister for Families, Community Services, Housing and Indigenous…
Community input on household assistance
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government has established a working group of community sector leaders to help advise the Government on a generous assistance package for Australian households,…
Address to OECD Forum: Tackling inequality – drivers and consequences of growing inequalities
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you Professor Freeman for your presentation. The gathering here at the OECD over the next two days presents a…
New national building standards to improve accessibility for people with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThe Gillard Government today announced the start of new building accessibility standards, which will ensure all new and upgraded public buildings in Australia will be…
Communities step up to prevent violence against women
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPAustralian community groups and sports clubs are being encouraged to take action to reduce violence against women and promote respectful relationships, with applications now open…
Helping young people transition from out-of-home care
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibTo give additional support to young people leaving out-of-home care, the Gillard Government is providing $1.5 million over the next three years to the national…
Helping young people transition from out-of-home care
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPTo give additional support to young people leaving out-of-home care, the Gillard Government is providing $1.5 million over the next three years to the national…
A better start for Indigenous children in Balgo
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFunding for a playgroup supporting Indigenous children and their parents will help build stronger families in Balgo, in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. The Minister for…
Further funding support for Warmun
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe remote community of Warmun in Western Australia will receive more than $8 million from Australian Government to help with its recovery following recent floods.…
Australian Government won’t take a backwards step on homelessness
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibThe Federal Minister for Homelessness, Mark Arbib, today expressed concern about a reported backing down from the homelessness targets by the Baillieu Government. The Victorian…
Social housing, housing affordability – Interview with 2SM, Sydney
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibE & OE proof only Subjects: Social Housing, Housing affordability Journalist: Thanks very much Minister for coming on our show, I know it was pretty…
Liquor Licence Buyback Continues In Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Northern Territory Government, with support from the Australian Government, has successfully negotiated the buyback of an Alice Springs takeaway liquor licence. After extensive negotiations…
Applications open to providers to help deliver government’s new early intervention program
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasEarly intervention service providers across the country are invited to apply to join the Better Start Early Intervention Service Provider Panel to help deliver a…
Extension of income management trial in Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will invest an extra $17.9 million to continue the trial of income management and financial management support services in Western Australia. This…
Helping families in the Kimberley balance their budgets
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFamilies in Western Australia’s Kimberley region are being encouraged to take advantage of services to help them better manage their money, with a series of…
$16 million investment in local communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins, today announced the Gillard Government will provide over $16 million to around 60 community projects across Australia…
Application to Establish a New Aboriginal Land Council in the Northern Territory
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn application to establish a new Aboriginal Land Council in the Katherine Region in the Northern Territory has been referred to the Aboriginal Land Commissioner…