Report Highlights Role of Carers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonA new report, released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, demonstrates the value of the Australian Government’s support for carers of older…
Time for Tanya to tell where she stands on ALP family policies
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonLabor’s new Shadow Spokesperson for Work, Family and Community, Tanya Plibersek, must tell Australian families whether she supports Labor’s election policies. Ms Plibersek must come…
New Shadow Treasurer fails to grasp the reality of the $600 family tax benefit increase
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonLabor’s new Shadow Treasurer has shown his true colours this afternoon, failing yet again to acknowledge that the $600 increase in Family Tax Benefit is…
September unemployment benefit numbers fall to 14 year low
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe number of people receiving unemployment benefits in September has fallen to its lowest level in 14 years. The Minister for Family and Community Services,…
Carers to benefit from new funding and research
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson has announced the Howard Government will fund a national meeting of young carers every two…
NATSEM research welcomed as 1.2 million families benefit from $600 per child increase in family payment
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonAlmost 1.2 million families with 2.3 million children have now benefited from the Howard Government’s $600 per child increase in Family Tax Benefit. This represents…
Home Truths Stop Sexual Assualt and Domestic Violence – a National Challenge Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonE&OE I am pleased to be here at the Home Truths Stop Sexual Assualt and Domestic Violence – a National Challenge Conference. Sexual assault and…
National Child Protection Week 2004
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said National Child Protection Week provides an ideal opportunity for Australians to focus on the issue of…
Coalition Government Supporting Fathers
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThis Father’s Day, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony reminds all Australians of the important role fathers play in a child’s upbringing. The…
13 000 more carers to receive carers allowance
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced that the Senate last night passed legislation which will help more than 13 000…
Howard Government welfare compliance measures working
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThousands of Australians are dobbing in people who are ripping off the welfare system. In the last financial year, the Department of Family and Community…
Howard Government announces new funding for womens development
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced almost $600,000 in funding for fourteen new initiatives under…
Brown admits he does not know the Greens welfare policy
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonGreens Leader, Senator Bob Brown, today admitted that he does not understand his own welfare policy. Asked about the Greens policy to provide welfare to…
July unemployment benefit numbers fall to 14 year low
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, said there were 601,043 people receiving unemployment benefits (New Start Allowance and Youth Allowance (other))…
104 days – Swan admits Labor still a policy free zone
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonLabor’s Family and Community Services spokesman, Wayne Swan has publicly admitted that 104 days after Mark Latham promised to deliver his family and tax policy,…
Labor wrong – youth unemployment 4.1% lower under Howard Government
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonMr. Albanese, Labor’s Shadow Minister for Employment Services and Training, has been caught out creating figures that are wrong. Mr. Albanese believes that the Youth…
102 days – Labor still a policy free zone
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonWayne Swan is resorting to distorting the truth and scare mongering to try and cover-up for Mark Latham’s ongoing failure to release a family and…
Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships 2004 – National Finalists Announced
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today congratulated the 15 national finalists in the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community…
Howard Government strengthens successful Personal Support Programme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced $7 million additional funding to create 4,000 new places and a $300 increase…
Howard Government Listens To Australia’s Young Carers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, will tomorrow attend Australia’s first national summit for young carers, some aged as young as…
New national strategy to increase the participation of women on boards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced a new national strategy to increase the participation of…
Howard Government helps Australian women balance work and family
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Howard Government has taken the lead on issues that impact on women as they strive to balance their work and family commitments. The Minister…
Every Child is Important Campaign – Queensland
Speech by The Hon Larry Anthony MPDistinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for your introduction. Thank you, everyone, for joining us at this important event. About two years ago I…
Phoenix Disability Employment Service Flying High
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today announced funding of $385 000 to one of the largest providers of disability employment…
Minister promotes women in science in South Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay PattersonSenator Kay Patterson, the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women, today launched in South Australia a DVD encouraging young female students…