More flexibility for pensioners from 1 July
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom 1 July 2010, 3.3 million pensioners will have access to a more flexible advance payment system as well as the option of quarterly Pension…
New education requirement for Family Tax Benefit Part A
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom 1 July 2010, new education participation requirements will be introduced for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A for young people aged 16 to 20.…
Simplifying processes for separated families
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will simplify the way families deal with the Child Support Agency (CSA) and the Family Assistance Office (FAO). From 1 July 2010,…
National consultation on disabilities convention report
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPAttorney-General, Robert McClelland and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today announced a national public consultation process on Australia’s first report under…
$1.5 million for family support services in East Arnhem
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFamilies in East Arnhem will have extra support through a range of child-focused services to help them provide a safe, happy and healthy environment for…
Works underway at Wayside Chapel
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPRedevelopment of the Wayside Chapel began today, with the turning of the first sod on the construction site of the new buildings. Minister for Housing…
New training package to assist aged care workers
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced a training package that will assist aged care providers dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people. The package,…
Call for nominations to the 2010 ADE Excellence Awards
Statement by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Minister for Community Services, Jenny Macklin, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, have called for nominations for this year’s…
RSPT; Leadership change; Mark Latham; Ministerial portfolios; Population; Paid Parental Leave scheme
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** HUGH RIMINTON: Thank you very much, Emma Dallimore joining us from Toronto with the latest news there…
Prime Minister Julia Gillard – ABC Melbourne Drive with Lindy Burns
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – proof only LINDY BURNS: Minister, it’s good to have you along. JENNY MACKLIN: Hello Lindy. LINDY BURNS: Does it feel different?…
Legislation to Strengthen Anti-Discrimination Laws for Families
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAttorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation to provide stronger discrimination protections for Australians with family responsibilities. “These changes will ensure that our anti-discrimination laws meet…
Carers of children with disability to benefit from Government reforms
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government’s legislation to implement a simpler and fairer assessment process for thousands of carers of children with severe disability or medical conditions today…
Lions Australia signs National Compact
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensParliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, today welcomed Lions Australia’s support for the National Compact: working together. Rob Oerlemans,…
Welcome to Country Now Part of Australia’s Democracy
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAll openings of future Federal Parliaments will now be opened with a ‘Welcome to Country’ by Traditional Indigenous Owners, after the Federal Government simultaneously moved…
Reducing petrol sniffing in Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government’s response to two Senate Inquiries, released last night, shows the introduction of Opal fuel led to a significant decrease in petrol sniffing…
Productivity Commission Report into Gambling
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSenator Nick Sherry, Assistant Treasurer and Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy *** E & OE – Proof only ***…
$310,000 for International Womens Day Centenary
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPMinister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, has announced $310,000 to mark the centenary of International Women’s Day in 2011. “8 March 2011 marks…
Rudd Government provides $3.1 million to improve homelessness services
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Rudd Government today announced $3.1 million in grants to trial new, integrated services to assist homeless people. Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek, announced the…
Opening of The Road Home: Progress and Lessons Exhibition
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPI would like to pay my respects to the Ngunnawal people on whose land we are meeting, and to their elders past and present. It…
National Women’s Alliances Annual Meeting
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP****Check against delivery**** I wish to pay my respects to the traditional owners of the land on which we meet tonight, and to their elders…
Indexation increases to support Australian families
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom 1 July 2010, the Baby Bonus, paid in 13 fortnightly instalments, will increase by more than $100 to $5,294 through indexation, benefiting around 270,000…
Racial Discrimination Act to be restored in the Northern Territory
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has delivered on its commitment to re-instate the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA) in the Northern Territory. The Social Security and Other…
Major welfare reforms to support vulnerable Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government’s legislation to deliver major welfare reforms passed the Senate last night. The reforms aim to increase parental responsibility, fight passive welfare and…
NTER Government Business Managers report positive community responses to income management
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNearly 60 per cent of Government Business Managers (GBMs) working in Northern Territory Indigenous communities report that views towards income management have shifted favourably since…
Welfare reforms and the reinstatement of the Racial Discrimination Act – Doorstop, Canberra
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – proof only JENNY MACKLIN: Last night a critical piece of legislation passed through the Australian Parliament. This legislation will do two…