*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Introduction Good morning everyone and I thank the Attorney-General for inviting me to join you today. This is the land…
Non-profit organisations, who are supported by volunteers, can apply for Australian Government grants of up to $5,000 to purchase equipment and cover the cost of…
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, today congratulated the National…
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin and Attorney General Robert McClelland today released a discussion paper on possible amendments to the Native Title Act (Native Title…
The Australian Government today released updated analysis of the third stage of the child support reforms introduced by the previous government, which includes the new…
Check Against Delivery Acknowledgements I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, and pay my respects…
Indigenous Affairs Minister, Jenny Macklin, has backed the stand taken by West Australian woman Ms Daisy Ward who has called for tough alcohol restrictions in…
The Australian Government today launched a new report that outlines Australia’s framework for reducing violence against women in Melanesia and East Timor. The framework follows…
Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities Bill Shorten today welcomed the launch of the first public service traineeship program for people…
*** Check Against Delivery *** Introduction I acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land we meet this evening, the Ngambri and Ngunnawal people, and pay…
Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities Bill Shorten today welcomed the launch of the first public service traineeship program for people…
Indigenous languages will live on for future generations of Australians under a new approach being taken by the Australian Government. The new National Indigenous Languages…
During National Homeless Persons Week, the Australian Government today announced the appointment of Mr Tony Nicholson, Executive Director, Brotherhood of St Laurence to chair the…
Senator Ursula Stephens, today addressed the annual Australian Workplace Conference in Sydney. Senator Stephens outlined how the Australian Government’s social inclusion agenda has been a…
The Australian Government will continue to support victims of the Victorian bushfires by extending the Income Recovery Subsidy for a further 13 weeks, giving people…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements – Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people the traditional owners of the land. – Barry Hughes,…
The remote Northern Territory community of Yirrkala is celebrating the opening of its Surf Club today which is up and running three years ahead of…
The Australian Government today announced $265,000 to support Australia’s leading Indigenous festival, Garma. The 11th annual Garma Festival is being held in the Northern Territory…
The Australian Government will continue to support victims of the Victorian bushfires by extending the Income Recovery Subsidy for a further 13 weeks, giving people…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin MP and Minister for Human Services, Chris Bowen MP, today announced a temporary increase to the daily spend…
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia (Pat) Brahim to the position of Chair of the Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory Committee (ABAAC) for…
The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council’s report examining the barriers faced by people with disability.…
****Check Against Delivery**** Introduction I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we meet on today, the Gadigal people of the Eora…
The Australian Government today welcomed the release of the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council’s report examining the barriers faced by people with disability.…
Future advances in mental heath and neurological research – and around 400 jobs – will be supported with the construction of a new $45 million…