Almost five million recipients of Australian Government payments will be better off following an increase to payment rates. Over 2.5 million recipients of the Age…
Local communities across Australia will share an extra $1.7 million in funding from the Australian Government to develop community projects to build connections and help…
E&OE Subject: Syrian refugee resettlement GORGI COGHLAN: Christian Porter is the Minister for Social Services, and he’s in sunny Northam in WA. Minister 3,500 out…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Mr Scheepers. I would also like to acknowledge: The Hon. Susan Close MP, Minister for Education and Child…
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (DRC) met today in Sydney and made a number of important decisions to strengthen overall disability…
On 4-10 September this year Australia once again recognises National Child Protection Week. This year’s theme is ‘Stronger Communities, Safer Children’ focusing on the fact…
The Turnbull Government has introduced legislation to the 45th Parliament for early childhood education and care reforms that will benefit around one million Australians. Minister…
In the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s first month of transition from trial to full scheme, the NDIA experienced difficulty in implementing the new NDIS MyPlace…
Australia’s settlement services are being redesigned to ensure better language and employment outcomes for humanitarian entrants. The Department of Social Services will co-design the new…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Dr Babington. I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners and custodians of the land on…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people,…
Community organisations are being invited to partner with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to help deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across the…
The implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme MyPlace Portal will be reviewed to ensure the system is meeting the agreed expectations of NDIS participants…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people,…
More than 5,738 children whose parents are receiving child care payments and were previously registered as vaccination objectors have had their child/ren immunised since the…
Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, the Hon Jane Prentice MP is delighted with the announcement that Helping People Achieve (HPA) has won…
Jobs growth will surge across Tasmania with the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme with up to 1750 new full-time jobs created in…
E&OE Subjects: 2016 election, superannuation, ministerial changes ELLEN FANNING: Christian Porter is the Minister for Social Services; he’s in our Parliament House studio. Minister, welcome…
Australians are getting behind the Commonwealth Government’s new campaign aimed at breaking the cycle of violence against women and their children. The campaign has been…
Assistant Minister for Disability Services, the Hon Jane Prentice MP today announced that the 2016 Patron for International Day of People with Disability is Ms…
In conjunction with the United Nations’ International Day of People with Disability, nominations are now open for the 2016 National Disability Awards. These awards recognise…
Today the Government is pleased to announce a new intercountry adoption program with Bulgaria. For those children who are not able to be placed with…
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, delivered a keynote address at the Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) ‘Settlement and Citizenship in Civil…
E&OE Subjects: Homelessness ADAM SHAND: Now, to WA’s own, good afternoon Christian. MINISTER PORTER: Adam how are you? ADAM SHAND: Very well thanks. How’d you…
E&OE Subjects: 2016/17 Budget; NDIS; Family Tax Benefits PETER VAN ONSELEN: Thanks very much for your company Mr Porter. You’re a former State Treasurer –…