Passing of Indigenous rights activist Dr Roberta Sykes
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe death of Dr Roberta Sykes means Australia has lost a strong activist for Indigenous rights, a renowned author and an outstanding member of the…
First Anniversary of the national apology to the Forgotten Australians and former child migrants
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPTo mark the first anniversary of the national apology to the Forgotten Australians and former child migrants, the Australian Government today released details of a…
Expo connects carers to support services and each other
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasParents and carers of people with a disability today had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the many local organisations and services available to support…
Day to Support Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibMinister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib today urged all Australians to support the more than two million adult survivors of child abuse across…
Forget Me Knot Day 2010
Speech by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to pay my respects to Indigenous owners of this land, past and present. ASCA Chair, Dr Cathy…
The book launch of ‘Women, Love and Learning’ by Alison Mackinnon – University of South Australia
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPSpeech delivery location: Adelaide *** Check Against Delivery *** It is with great pleasure to be invited here tonight to launch the latest work of…
New police stations officially opened in the APY Lands
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPLaw and order is improving and people are starting to feel safer in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands with the establishment of three permanent…
Visit to Relationships Australia Tasmania
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPParliamentary Secretary for Community Services Julie Collins today visited Relationships Australia Tasmania to discuss reforms to the Australian Government’s Family Support Program. Ms Collins also…
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency’s Business Achievement Awards 2010, The Peninsula Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPSpeech delivery location: The Peninsula, Melbourne Check against delivery Introduction It’s a pleasure to be here today at the 10th annual EOWA Business Achievement Awards…
Planning for the future in Gunbalanya
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe remote Arnhem Land community of Gunbalanya is the first Northern Territory town to sign off on a plan to work with all levels of…
Minister officially opens Gunbalanya Meatworks
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new $3 million economic development project in Gunbalanya will create new jobs for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, and improve the supply of…
Remote Indigenous housing in Northern Territory fast tracked
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian and Northern Territory Governments will fast track the Northern Territory National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing to help tackle poor living conditions…
Address to the NSW Federation of Housing Associations Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib*** E & OE – Proof only *** MARK ARBIB: Can I start of course by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which…
Awards for the advancement of women at work
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPOrganisations supporting work environments that value and develop women’s participation in the workforce were recognised today, at the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace…
Saving fresh food for our most vulnerable
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian and Victorian Governments today welcomed Woolworths’ commitment to supporting vulnerable people through its Fresh Food Rescue program. Woolworths today announced it will provide…
100 years of International Women’s Day
Media Release by The Hon Kate Ellis MPThe Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, today launched the beginning of a year of celebrations to mark the 100th Anniversary of International…
Continuing the Fight Against Petrol Sniffing
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Labor Government is stepping up its push to curb petrol sniffing in regional and remote communities – making the low aromatic Opal fuel…
Indigenous Runners Successful in New York Marathon
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFour young men from remote Northern Australia have become the nation’s first Aboriginal marathon team to complete the world-famous New York City Marathon. The first-time…
First meeting of Ministerial Expert Advisory Group on Gambling
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Ministerial Expert Advisory Group on Gambling today met for the first time in Melbourne to discuss the Australian Government’s problem gambling reforms. The Group,…
Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Constitution
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government today announced the first step towards recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution. The Australian Constitution is the…
Indigenous Australians, Referendum on Constitutional Reform – Joint Press Conference with Prime Minister Gillard and Minister McClelland.
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY PM: I’m joined here today by Jenny Macklin in her capacity as Minister for Indigenous Affairs, and by…
United States and Australia – Partnership to address violence against women globally
Statement by The Hon Kate Ellis MPViolence devastates the lives of millions of women and girls globally. It knows no socio-economic or educational boundaries. It is not particular to any society…
Carers in Cairns have their say on the national carer strategy
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasCarers in Cairns today had the opportunity to have their say on the development of a National Carer Strategy, ensuring the needs of carers in…
Supporting children and families in Kempsey
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Federal Minister for Families, Jenny Macklin, today officially launched the Macleay Valley Kempsey Communities for Children Plus service. In May this year the Australian…
Communities for Children Plus Service, income management
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** FIONA POOLE: Minister, welcome. JENNY MACKLIN: Thank you. Very pleased to be here. FIONA POOLE: This program…