Gender milestone for Australian sport
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPMinister for Sport Kate Ellis and the Tanya Plibersek have hailed today as an important milestone for Australian women in sport. The inclusion of the…
Weekly payments for vulnerable Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPVulnerable Australians will have the option to receive their regular income support payments weekly under legislation introduced into Parliament today. The Social Security and Family…
Funding for independent social security information
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will provide $65,000 to the Welfare Rights Centre in New South Wales to keep families, pensioners and other income support recipients informed…
Paid Parental Leave – ABC Radio National, Marius Benson
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** MARIUS BENSON: Jenny Macklin, this is not official Opposition policy but they are talking about six months…
Australian Rugby Union and Brumbies reach out to fans with disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPPeople with disability will find it easier to attend ACT Brumbies and other Australian Rugby Union (ARU) matches, including the Australian Wallabies, after the ARU…
Indigenous Knowledge Centre study underway
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPConsultations have begun for the feasibility study into a National Indigenous Knowledge Centre. The concept was first raised at last year’s Australia 2020 Summit as…
NAIDOC Week 2010 – Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe contribution made by Indigenous Australians to the conservation of the Australian environment will be recognised in NAIDOC Week celebrations later this year. A new…
Statement on the death of Tasmanian disability advocate Mary Guy
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPI would like to acknowledge the immense contribution to the lives of people with disability made by Tasmanian disability activist Mary Guy, who passed away…
Local Indigenous leaders front and centre in Closing the Gap
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has begun an intensive effort to promote Indigenous leadership as part of its commitment to forge a new relationship, based on mutual…
Indigenous leadership, closing the gap statement
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: I’m so pleased to be here with this very large group of Indigenous leaders who…
Funding for award-winning domestic violence project
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA community-based project, which is helping reduce domestic violence in a remote Indigenous community in Queensland, will receive funding from the Australian Government to continue…
Golden Gurus Get a $500,000 Kickstart from Productive Ageing Package
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensThe National Golden Gurus program is set for a $500,000 funding boost to kickstart its important work connecting mature aged volunteers with mentoring opportunities as…
Philanthropy remains strong despite global slowdown
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensAustralia’s major companies have continued to support and invest in our communities despite the tough economic conditions faced in 2009, according to a report released…
Third sector leaders honoured
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensSpeaking at today’s Social Inclusion Conference in Melbourne, Senator Stephens recognised the vital role that third sector organisations play in supporting vibrant and inclusive communities.…
Philanthropy remains strong despite global slowdown
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralia’s major companies have continued to support and invest in our communities despite the tough economic conditions faced in 2009, according to a report released…
New housing opportunities in Ilpeye Ilpeye
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe chance to own their own home is a step closer for Alice Springs traditional owners living at Ilpeye Ilpeye, a town camp located on…
Ministers meet to tackle violence against women
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAttorney-General Robert McClelland and , Tanya Plibersek today met with their state and territory colleagues to further progress national efforts to reduce violence against women…
Expanded youth homelessness services for Western Sydney
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek today announced that the Rudd Government will provide Anglicare with $1.2 million over the next 18 months for expanded homelessness services for young…
Social Inclusion Conference, Melbourne
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens*check against delivery* Acknowledgements The traditional owners of the land on which we meet – the people of the Kulin Nation Our speakers and special…
Opening Address – Australian Government Social Inclusion Conference
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners, the Kulin nations, on whose land we are meeting today. It is…
Extending financial services to disadvantaged Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralians currently excluded from mainstream banks and services will have access to fair and appropriate financial products, including loans, under a $7.5 million Australian Government…
Emergency relief and extra financial counselling for Laverton region
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today announced extra emergency relief and financial counselling services will soon be available in Laverton and the Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia…
Report on Indigenous progress
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today welcomed the release of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma’s final Social Justice…
Communities for Children Plus in Playford
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPChildren and families in Playford will benefit from a new Communities for Children Plus site in South Australia. The Federal Minister for Families, Jenny Macklin,…
Rescuing food for people in need
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today welcomed Woolworths’ commitment to provide two million meals and $2 million of grants to food rescue organisations to get surplus food…