Try, Test and Learn Fund generates nearly 400 ideas
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government’s Try, Test and Learn Fund has received 389 ideas from individuals and organisations on how to help move groups of young people…
Millions of payment recipients to receive indexation increases
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPAlmost 5 million pension and allowance recipients will see their payments increase later this month. Payments will rise 1.3 per cent, reflecting the Consumer Price…
“Disgusting” union campaign against 1800RESPECT
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MP“The Australian Services Union campaign against the Medibank Health Solution’s 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service Hotline is amongst the most disgusting…
Engaging with employers key in DES reform
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Hon Jane Prentice MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, has reaffirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to reforming Disability Employment Services (DES).…
ABC Radio Sunshine Coast
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE ANNIE GAFFNEY: Two days ago we spoke with Natalie Lang from the Australian Services Union about a campaign the union is running called ‘No…
NDIS Savings Fund passes House of Representatives
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPMinister for Social Services, Christian Porter, today welcomed the passage of legislation to establish a dedicated fund to meet future costs associated with the National…
Federal Government recognised for disability employment policies
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Federal Government has been internationally recognised for its efforts to remove barriers to employment for people with disability. The Hon Jane Prentice, Assistant Minister…
Omnibus Bill through to further Senate Negotiation
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPMinister for Social Services, Christian Porter, welcomed the passage through the House of Representatives of the Government’s Omnibus Welfare Bill. “The passage of the Omnibus…
6PR Morning Program with Gareth Parker
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE GARETH PARKER: … where are you up to in terms of negotiations on this Omnibus Bill with the Senate crossbench? MINISTER PORTER: Well Gareth,…
Supported employees should register for the BSWAT Payment Scheme
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Hon Jane Prentice, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, is calling for eligible supported employees to register for the BSWAT Payment Scheme…
6PR Morning Program with Gareth Parker
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE GARETH PARKER: Ok. Thank you for bringing that update to our listeners this morning. Now, there’s a story on the front page of The…
$23 million to help homeless youth
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPYoung people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless across Australia will benefit from the Government’s decision to extend funding agreements for the…
Updated Social Security Agreement for Australia and Austria
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPAn updated social security agreement between Australia and Austria will take effect from March 2017. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, said under existing arrangements,…
ACT adoption reform good on paper, but the proof will be in the pudding
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAssistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Zed Seselja, today welcomed recommendations outlined in the domestic adoption report released by the ACT Government,…
Festival celebrates our diversity and national identity
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaThe Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Zed Seselja, joined thousands of people at one of Australia’s largest multicultural festivals in Canberra…
Shorten flounders on Labor’s commitment to NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPLabor’s failure to fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been exposed as Bill Shorten floundered to explain Labor’s funding commitments for the Scheme…
$3.23m to support Tasmania’s transition to the NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Australian Government is providing $3.23 million through the Sector Development Fund to assist Tasmania’s disability sector prepare for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).…
Radio National Breakfast with Fran Kelly
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE FRAN KELLY: As we heard earlier on the program, the Federal Government’s massive Omnibus Savings Bill has been delivered a fatal blow with the…
Doorstop interview
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE MINISTER PORTER: Nick Xenophon has indicated this morning that he’s not inclined to support it in its present form. He’s also indicated that there…
$75 million for NDIS in QLD
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPFive local service providers will share in $75 million of funding to deliver Local Area Coordination (LAC) and Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services in…
Turnbull Government delivering $3 billion boost to responsibly fund the NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government will commit $3 billion in funding to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), taking an important step towards fully and responsibly paying…
ABC Melbourne Drive with Rafael Epstein
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE RAFAEL EPSTEIN: You might have heard of the Omnibus Bill. The Federal Government has a range of changes. It has to do with child…
Joint Press Conference
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE TREASURER: On Thursday night in Sydney, the Governor of the Reserve Bank, Dr Lowe gave a very prescient speech to a group of investors…
$13 million for community inclusion
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MP$13 million will be made available to organisations across the country as part of a new grant round designed to make the community more inclusive…
$3 million to make ACT more inclusive
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPUp to $3 million will be made available to organisations as part of a new grant round designed to make the community more inclusive and…