Economic and Social Policy Outlook conference

Speech by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Ladies and gentlemen Introduction Thank you Elaine (Henry) for your introduction. I’m delighted to be here today – in the distinguished company of Professors Fiona…

Helping Australia’s homeless

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, said today’s release of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report on the Supported…

Prime Minister’s Employer of the Year Awards

Speech by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

E&OE Thank you Steve (Liebmann – Master of Ceremonies). Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. These are my first Prime…

New resources for Tasmanian playgroups

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today launched a resource pack to help newly established and existing playgroups across Tasmania with start-up material…

New Child Support Agency in Hobart brings 50 jobs

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Separated parents in Hobart will have improved access to the Child Support Agency with a new office being opened today by Minister for Children and…

Warrior Women in Canberra

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

A moving and insightful art exhibition created by women exploring their experiences of breast cancer was launched by Senator Kay Patterson, Federal Minister Assisting the…

Helping fathers will help kids

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced an additional $150,000 in funding for Men’s Line Australia – an Australian Government initiative providing…

$1 coin to commemorate the centenary of women’s suffrage

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Australian Government will celebrate the Centenary of Women’s Suffrage by minting for general circulation a $1 coin commemorating women’s suffrage The Minister Assisting the…

Collins wrong on child care facts again

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today said that Labor has shown again that they know nothing about how child care works. “Contrary…

Overwhelming support for the National Agenda for Early Childhood

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

 On this Universal Children’s Day the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said the Australian Government’s consultations with key early childhood stakeholders overwhelmingly…

Women Leaders Roundtable – Osteoporosis Australia

Speech by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

E&OE I would like to thank Osteoporosis Australia for inviting me to speak at today’s Women Leaders Roundtable to discuss an extremely important issue –…

Poverty and hardship submission

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today welcomed the publication of the Department of Family and Community Services’ submission for the…

Carers Week 2003

Media Release by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson

Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today said Australians should applaud the dedication and commitment of more than two million carers across…

Government improving, not cutting support for child care

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today rejected claims by the Australian Labor Party that the Government was considering cuts to child care.…