$1.9 billion disability funding, FuelWatch, public servants
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY MACKLIN: Thank you very much and thanks for being here. First of all, if I could thank Kristina…
Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 – Second Reading Speech
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** This bill makes amendments to legislation related to Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory. The amendments are aimed at allowing…
$550,000 for Royal Flying Doctor Service upgrade in Dubbo
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will contribute $550,000 to the upgrade of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at Dubbo Airport which will benefit more than 40,000…
Simpler and fairer family payments
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA bill introduced in Parliament today will make the family payments system simpler and fairer, targeting assistance to those who need it most. In line…
Greater flexibility in NT leases
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2008, introduced into Parliament today, allows for more flexible leases in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. Township leases…
Asbestos in NTER communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPI was informed of concerning news last night about asbestos identified in a number of Northern Territory communities. The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services…
Temporary police accommodation for APY Lands
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is providing demountables to the South Australian (SA) Government to house police officers on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, while permanent…
Parliamentarians Show Support for Autism Awareness Month
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Adrian – Adrian Ford from the Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bob Buckley from Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia…
Sustainable Indigenous Communities Forum Minerals Council of Australia
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Firstly, I’d like to thank Agnes O’Shea for the Welcome to Country, and pay my respects to the Ngunnawal people. I also…
New housing for APY Land communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPOne of the largest communities on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Amata, has today moved a step closer to having new houses, as part…
Members of National Council to reduce violence against women and children announced
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced the members of its National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children. The Council will be chaired by one…
Artwork unveiled to mark the apology
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA calligraphy version of the Apology Motion was unveiled today by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Parliament House to mark the 10th anniversary of National…
Child Protection Framework
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY LAURIE OAKES “SUNDAY” INTERVIEW WITH JENNY MACKLIN MP, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs LO:…
Helping protect Australia’s children from abuse and neglect
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPBoosting and retaining high-quality foster carers is one of a range of measures canvassed in a discussion paper released today by the Australian Government aimed…
Keynote speech to the Jesuit Social Services Dinner
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCheck Against Delivery It’s been said of the Jesuit order that you are men IN the world but not OF the world. Active, driven, accomplished.…
The Long Walk with Michael Long
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPI will join former AFL champion Michael Long today on The Long Walk from Federation Square to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Long Walk…
Australia moves to protect women’s rights
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPIn another sign the Rudd Government is reengaging with the international community, steps have begun for Australia to accede to the Optional Protocol to the…
Government Launches Homelessness Green Paper
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today launched its Green Paper – Which Way Home? A new approach to homelessness. The Green Paper is a concrete step in…
Kicking goals on and off the field
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe AFL’s Flying Boomerangs Leadership Program is helping young Indigenous players kick goals on and off the field. Twenty-five young Indigenous football players are participating…
Pensioners, Eddie Mabo
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY CARY: One wanted the specifics, and we’ve talked a lot about the pension over the last few days,…
Beyond Mabo: Native title and closing the gap
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP2008 Mabo Lecture CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Beyond Mabo: Native title and closing the gap. First I acknowledge the traditional owners – the Wulguru-Kaba and Bindal…
First residential boarding facility on Tiwi Islands
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe first residential boarding facility on the Tiwi Islands was officially opened today at Pickertaramoor on Melville Island. Three family group homes have been constructed…
Historic Agreement for Groote Eylandt region
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIndigenous people in the Groote Eylandt region will benefit from an historic Regional Partnership Agreement (RPA) signed today between the Australian Government, the Northern Territory…
New Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk and Dog Operations Unit
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian and Northern Territory (NT) Governments are joining forces to reduce criminal activity and illegal trafficking of drugs and alcohol in the Katherine region…
Discussion paper on Indigenous employment reforms
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA discussion paper to encourage debate and ideas on economic development and jobs for Indigenous Australians was released today by the Australian Government. The Government…