The Australian and Northern Territory Governments welcome the Northern Land Council’s decision to approve the granting of housing leases in the NT communities of Galiwin’ku,…
JOURNALIST: First on the line, we’ve just got hold of the Federal Community Services Minister, Jenny Macklin. Good morning to you, though a good morning…
*Check against delivery* I’d like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Ngambri and Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to elders, past…
A new working group will explore practical measures to improve access to air services for people with disability.The Aviation Access Working Group was launched today…
*Check against delivery* Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong- ) (11.56 am) I rise to speak on the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation…
To support jobs and invest in the long term future of the Australian economy and the Australian community the Rudd Government will construct over 20,000…
More Australians with disabilities are using Australian Government employment services according to new figures contained in the Australian Government Disability Services Census 2007 report. Over…
More Australians with disabilities are using Australian Government employment services according to new figures contained in the Australian Government Disability Services Census 2007 report. Over…
To support jobs and invest in the long term future of the Australian economy and the Australian community the Rudd Government will construct over 20,000…
The Rudd Government today announced five key $950 one-off payments for low and middle income households and individuals. The Government is providing these cash payments…
In Canberra today, the High Court ruled the five-year leases, acquired as part of the Northern Territory Emergency Response (NTER) over Aboriginal communities in the…
***Check against delivery*** I want to begin today with something I’ve heard from many Indigenous women. ‘Violence and abuse is not just women’s business, it’s…
Expectant Indigenous mothers and their babies in North Queensland will have greater access to ante-natal and post-natal care at a new 24-bed accommodation facility in…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today welcomed the agreement by the Northern Territory (NT) Government, the Northern Land Council (NLC) and traditional owners…
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today opened a women’s safe house and a men’s cooling off place in the remote community of Ngukurr, as…
The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.