Abbott’s paid parental leave sham
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Liberal Party today demonstrated that its paid parental leave thought bubble is a sham with no detail, no costing and no timeframe. Last week,…
$10 million business package to boost bushfire affected economies
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPVictorian Premier John Brumby and Commonwealth Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction Bill Shorten today unveiled a $10 million Commonwealth and Victorian government stimulus package…
$11.5 million to support Indigenous economic opportunities in the NT
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe development of employment and business opportunities for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, including expanded tourism accommodation, more training for Indigenous rangers, film making…
Queensland flood assistance reaches $1.2 million
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFederal Government assistance for those affected by the Queensland floods has passed $1.2 million in Australian Government Disaster Relief Payments (AGDRP). The Minister for Human…
Supporting Australia’s volunteers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensThe Rudd Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to support Australia’s volunteers with $21 million worth of one-off grants now available to volunteer…
Winter Paralympians to Inspire a Nation
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government today sent its best wishes to Australia’s team ahead of the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games this weekend. “Sport shows us the great…
Supporting Australia’s volunteers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to support Australia’s volunteers with $21 million worth of one-off grants now available to volunteer…
Boost for rural women’s voice
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPRural and regional women across Australia will have greater opportunity to engage with government with the announcement of funding for the National Rural Women’s Coalition…
Supporting jobs, protecting the environment on Tiwi
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPExpanded environmental management projects and employment for the people of Tiwi Islands will be funded through a $6 million grant from the Aboriginal Benefits Account…
‘Rock solid’ Abbott tells families to wait until 2013 for paid parental leave
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPTony Abbott has today revealed that that there is no real timeline for implementing his paid parental leave thought bubble but that he wants Australian…
Obstructionist Senate, Cabinet – Joint press conference
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPJoint press conference The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Ageing The Hon Penny Wong MP, Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and…
Stronger voice for Indigenous women
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAboriginal and Torres Strait Island women will have a new forum to raise issues of concern and develop their own solutions through the establishment of…
Government boosts the voice of women
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek, today announced the establishment of six National Women’s Alliances. The alliances, which will share in $3.6 million over three years from the Australian…
New arrangements for blind and vision impaired electors
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPSpecial Minister of State, Senator Joe Ludwig, today announced new measures providing a legal framework for blind and vision impaired electors to cast a vote…
Urban Development Institute of Australia National Congress – Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP****Check against delivery**** I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today and pay my respects to their elders, past and…
Opening Address at Straight Talk 2010 – Parliament House, Canberra
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** First, I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land where we are meeting today and pay my…
Abbott’s Baby Bonus backflip
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAnother day, another policy backflip from Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, who was today frantically back pedalling from his commitment to remove the means test on…
Using the power of education to tackle violence
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPInnovative programs to tackle family and community violence at the grass roots level will be rolled out in 14 Indigenous communities across the country with…
Stronger voice for Indigenous women
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAboriginal and Torres Strait Island women will have a new forum to raise issues of concern and develop their own solutions through the establishment of…
Paid parental leave – 2UE with Murray Olds & Murray Wilton
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** MURRAY OLDS: Now Federal Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott has apologised to his Party Room for announcing his…
Paid Parental Leave – ABC NewsRadio Breakfast with Marius Benson
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** MARIUS BENSON: Jenny Macklin, one of the comments that is included in the coverage of the parental…
Doorstop, Parliament House, Canberra – New National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance, Paid Parental Leave
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JOURNALIST: Firstly, about a women’s network, how’s that going to work? JENNY MACKLIN: This is all about…
Paid Parental Leave – 5AA Adelaide, Mornings with Leon Byner
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** LEON BYNER: So let’s talk to the Government’s Families Minister Federal Member of Parliament, Jenny Macklin. Jenny…
Australia increases support for women in conflict situations
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPToday, International Women’s Day, marks the economic, social and political achievements of women. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Empowering Women to…
Government congratulates Australia’s best employers of women
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTreasurer, Wayne Swan, and Tanya Plibersek, today celebrated International Women’s Day with 95 organisations that are leading the way in recognising and advancing women in…