Women in Australia 2009 Report Released

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

Tanya Plibersek today released the Women in Australia 2009 report. Women in Australia 2009, the fifth in this biennial series, contains a range of statistics…

National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

In May 2008, the Government established an 11 member National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, under the leadership of Libby Lloyd…

Improving Indigenous employment services in NT

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

The Australian Government is reforming employment services nationally and will provide greater resources for Indigenous job seekers, with more locally tailored employment assistance. The reformed…

Carers to benefit from Government reforms

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Today the Australian Government introduced legislation into Parliament to implement a fairer assessment process to improve access to financial support for carers of children with…

CDEP – ABC Western Plains Mornings

Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

*** E & OE – Proof only *** DUGALD SAUNDERS: Now the Community Development Employment Project, CDEP, is something we’ve spoken about quite a bit…

Stimulus Bonus Payments – 3AW Mornings

Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

*** E & OE – Proof only *** NEIL: Okay well the bonuses are going out and that is creating a lot of discussion, a…

ABS data shows increase in first home owner activity

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

ABS Housing Finance data released today shows the Rudd Government’s Economic Security Strategy has delivered a major boost to the housing sector. Figures for the…

Bonuses for families to support jobs

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

From today, families will start to receive cash bonuses as part of the Australian Government’s Nation Building and Jobs Plan. These payments will support families…

National Indigenous Representative Body workshop

Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

***Check against delivery*** I would like to begin by acknowledging the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of this land where we meet today. I am…

Stimulus Payments – 2UE

Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

*** E & OE – Proof only *** MIKE CARLTON: Let’s talk to Jenny Macklin, first, the Minister for – it eludes me, she’s got…

Support for school students with Autism

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Australian Government will fund support for teachers, parents and carers of school students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the education component of the…

Work starts on social housing and maintenance

Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MP

Work is beginning on the Rudd Government’s $6.4 billion boost to public and community housing announced as part of the $42 billion Nation Building and…

2009 National Conference on Caring

Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to acknowledge the Kombumerri people, the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered today.…

Work starts on social housing and maintenance

Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Work is beginning on the Rudd Government’s $6.4 billion boost to public and community housing announced as part of the $42 billion Nation Building and…