Young Indigenous cricketers begin historic tour
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA team of Indigenous cricketers were today presented with their representative caps as they prepare to retrace the steps of the first Australian cricket team…
Government Announces Inquiry into Homelessness Legislation
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek today announced that the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth will hold an inquiry into homelessness legislation. The…
Coronial Investigation into Mr Ward
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Coronial Investigation into the death of Mr Ward highlights the horrific treatment he endured while being transported in custody from Laverton to Kalgoorlie in…
Further $3.1 million to protect Australia’s children
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNon-profit organisations across Australia will share in $3.1 million to provide community-based projects aimed at developing the strength and resilience of children and families as…
Appointment of Coordinator-General for Remote Indigenous Services
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMr Gleeson has an impressive career spanning the United Nations (UN) and Australian Public Service. He has a strong background in strategic policy, building partnerships…
Improved support for trafficking victims
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced changes to Australia’s anti-people trafficking strategy to provide improved support for victims. The changes, announced at the second meeting of…
International eye care charity comes to the aid of 400 homeless Australians
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPHomelessness increases – single parents with children largest group seeking emergency help from Salvation Army Australian 7 millionth person to receive free eye care from…
Double win for carers: $600 Carer Supplement begins today and more carers to receive Carer Payment (child)
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom today, around 500,000 carers across Australia will begin receiving a new $600 Carer Supplement, as part of the Australian Government’s Secure and Sustainable Pension…
Moe shares in Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan funding to create jobs and improve affordable housing
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPMoe-based Eastcoast housing has received $397,000 in funding from the Commonwealth Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan for maintenance work on 47 homes in East Gippsland…
Therese Rein and Kurt Fearnley – champions for people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPTherese Rein will be the official Patron of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and the National Disability Awards in 2009. Paralympian, Kurt Fearnley…
Bushfire memorials for mark Victoria’s blackest day
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPNineteen Victorian councils will share in $2.5 million to create memorials to mark February’s devastating bushfires, Premier John Brumby announced today. “This funding will provide…
National Summit : Resilience for Children
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIt’s so great to see such a wide cross section of people here today – all of us with a common purpose to build strength…
Therese Rein and Kurt Fearnley – champions for people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPTherese Rein will be the official Patron of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and the National Disability Awards in 2009. Paralympian, Kurt Fearnley…
$19.4 million to support Australian communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe wellbeing of families and communities is central to a range of community-based projects receiving $19.4 million in Australian Government funding over the next year.…
Special purpose hostel for Pilbara’s Indigenous community
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPRenal dialysis patients in Indigenous communities in the Pilbara will soon be able to stay in a new hostel in South Hedland, in a joint…
Crisis, catastrophe, community: rebuild, renew, recharge – Communities in Control Conference
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check against delivery *** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we are meeting – the Wurundjeri people. Thank…
Interest rates, pressure on working families, Alice Springs town camps, Racial Discrimination Act, Deputy Prime Minister, Darwin town camps
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Good to be with you, Paul. PAUL BONGIORNO: Minister, going to the interest rate rise,…
First Home Owners Boost a Win-Win for Queensland Builders and Homebuyers
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek today visited the Brisbane Homebuyer Show to talk first hand with builders and house hunters and discuss Rudd Government measures to support jobs…
Central Australian landmarks handed back to traditional owners
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn important cultural site for the Arrernte people and a geographical landmark that was a beacon for early explorers is among six parcels of land…
$3 million to help families and children in Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPVulnerable families and children at risk in Alice Springs will receive additional support through intensive early intervention programs to improve their health and wellbeing. The…
Improving outcomes for young people through sport
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has committed $200,000 to improve educational, employment and life outcomes for young Indigenous people across Shepparton and Echuca in Victoria. The Minister…
Handover of Deeds
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPI want to first acknowledge the Eastern Arrente, Central Arrente and Southern Arrente people – on whose land we are meeting. It is a great…
Door stop following the Second meeting of the Steering Committee for the Alice Springs Transformation Plan
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks very much. I’m very pleased to be here with my Ministerial colleague the Member for…
New Central Land Council building opens in Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe new Central Land Council head office, officially opened today, will be an important information, services and support hub for Indigenous Australians in Central Australia.…
New 40-bed hostel for Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new 40-bed hostel is helping provide improved support and care for patients seeking renal dialysis treatment in Alice Springs. Topsy Smith Hostel, operated by…