Improving the National Redress Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government has released its response to the report, Getting the National Redress Scheme right: An overdue step towards justice, of the Joint Select…
National Redress Scheme – Radio National Breakfast
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE… FRAN KELLY: RN Breakfast understands the Federal Government will today release its response to an inquiry calling for institutions to have their charity status…
Local Belrose initiative to drive social change
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is backing-in an innovative Belrose business with a $140,000 investment that will drive social change. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne…
Lake Macquarie school wins national disability inclusion competition
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonCardiff High School in Lake Macquarie has won the Morrison Government’s Grow Inclusion schools competition that was held to mark International Day of People with…
Families Australia workshop on the future of national child and family wellbeing policy
Speech by The Hon Michelle Landry MPGood morning everyone and thank you Brian for your very warm introduction. I would like begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on…
Welfare dependence in Australia continues to fall
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe proportion of working-age Australians receiving welfare benefits has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years. Department of Social Services analysis of…
National Redress Scheme committed to greater accountability and transparency
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe number of institutions participating in the National Redress Scheme has more than doubled as the Morrison Government continues to pressure organisations to sign up.…
Local Mt Evelyn initiative to drive social change
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is backing-in an innovative Mt Evelyn organisation with a $125,000 investment that will drive social change. Knoxbrooke Enterprises Ltd provides employment opportunities…
Consultation opens for the redesign of the Intercountry Adoption Family Support Service
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe Federal Assistant Minister for Children and Families, Michelle Landry MP, has today announced a public consultation process on the redesign of the Intercountry Adoption…
Cashless Debit Card – Doorstop Interview
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonANNE RUSTON: Well since the last eight months since becoming the Minister responsible for the Cashless Debit Card, and as a Senator for South Australia…
Welfare recipients to benefit from reporting simplification
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is seeking to overhaul the way welfare recipients report employment income to make the process simpler and to ensure payments are correct.…
National Centre of Indigenous Excellence investment to drive social change
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is backing-in an innovative Redfern organisation with a $140,000 investment that will drive social change. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne…
Reducing family violence in Australian communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonCommunity organisations will work directly with men through culturally appropriate initiatives to address the unique challenges in reducing family violence in some of our most…
Supporting older Australians to get online
Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MPThe Morrison Government is extending its highly successful Be Connected program that helps older Australians navigate the online world safely. Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety…
New affordable accommodation for Tasmanians with disability
Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MPMore Tasmanians will have access to social housing with the opening today of the first of 27 new specially designed homes for people with disability.…
Delivering more immediate support to Australians impacted by bushfires
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonAn extra $400 for each child that has qualified for the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment in bushfire-hit towns and regions as well as more…
Delivering on improvements to Australia’s welfare system
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonMinister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said changes to the welfare system that take place from 1 January 2020 would provide more support…
Cashless Debit Card support services for Bundaberg and Hervey Bay
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will deliver $547,000 during 2020 to two organisations providing support services for the Cashless Debit Card in the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay…
2019-20 Volunteer Grants round now open
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is backing volunteers in local communities with up to $10 million in funding to be shared across each of the country’s 151…
New year indexation supports Australians in every stage of life
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonMore than 1 million youth, student and carer payment recipients will receive an increase to their payments from 1 January 2020 when indexation takes effect.…
Morrison Government delivers on National Self-Exclusion Register
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonLegislation allowing the Morrison Government to establish an online National Self-Exclusion Register to help reduce harm from online wagering has passed Parliament. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne…
New initiatives to combat modern slavery
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonToday, the Government announces new initiatives to strengthen its response to modern slavery, enhance support for victims, and bolster implementation of the Modern Slavery Act.…
Pilot project to improve Cashless Debit Card technology
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is introducing new technology to allow cash registers at pubs, clubs and independent grocers to automatically reject items banned by the Cashless…
Increased support for Disability Royal Commission
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government has today announced the organisations successful in securing funding for free and independent support services for people engaging with the Disability Royal…
Safe Places grants now open
Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MPThe Morrison Government is today calling for organisations to apply for $60 million worth of grants to expand emergency accommodation across Australia under our record…