Social Security Agreement Signed With Belgium

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

The Government has today further widened the social security safety net by signing a Social Security Agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium. The new agreement…

Australia Signs Social Security MOU With Indonesia

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

The Memorandum of Understanding that I am signing today with Indonesia’s Minister for Manpower and Transmigration, His Excellency Mr Jacob Nuwa Wea, highlights the high…

Extra help for drought affected communities and individuals

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

The Federal Government is today announcing specific measures to help people and communities affected by the drought. These measures are designed to assist individuals through…

Australian children heading towards diabetes

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

One in five Australian children are heading towards contracting diabetes Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today. “The Australian Institute of Health…

New Web Resources for Families and Communities

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

As part of eGovernment Week, two websites are being launched that will put a host of relevant government resources right at the fingertips of Australian…

Youth on the internet in e-Government Week

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

E-Government Week is a great time for young people to get on the internet and find out what Government services are available to them Minister…

JPET funding increasing

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Yet again, the Labor Party has sought to deliberately mislead vulnerable young Australians Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony said today. “Contrary to…

Local Government Awards for Community Services

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

I want to congratulate the seven local councils that have been recognised for their dedication to building stronger communities in the 2002 National Awards for…

Working together for children in foster care

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Today Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers met in Canberra and agreed to develop a National Plan for Foster Carers and Children. This is the first…

Disability Agreement Ready To Be Signed

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

State and Territory Disability Ministers appear to be deliberately holding up settling a third Commonwealth State and Territory Disability Agreement (CSTDA). In doing so, the…

Smart card a smart way to tackle childhood obesity

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

A smart initiative to tackle childhood obesity by utilising the latest checkout technology was launched today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony.…

Beenleigh’s Families Now celebrates the terrific twos

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, and Federal Member for Forde, Kay Elson, joined local Beenleigh families today to celebrate the second successful…

New Web Site to Help Bali Victims and Families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone

A new web site is now online to give Bali victims and their families a central point of information that contains all of the financial…

Salvos information for a safe summer

Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MP

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today congratulated the Salvation Army for developing a free information booklet for teenagers highlighting the dangers of…