Understanding the cultural context of violence against women is critical to reducing violence in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, a new report has found.…
Assistant Minister for Disability Services the Hon Jane Prentice MP and NSW Minister for Ageing and Disability Services the Hon John Ajaka today launched the…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I will start by adding my acknowledgment of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the…
Community organisations can now apply for a share of $160,000 in Commonwealth Government funding for projects that showcase their philanthropic partnerships. In opening the grants…
More Western Australians will gain access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over the next year with the Commonwealth and Western Australian State Governments…
The Commonwealth Government is calling for public input to a review of the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP), which funds agencies that provide advocacy services…
E&OE BEN FORDHAM: Also, this afternoon, we’ve heard from the Federal Government today that tens of thousands of dole bludgers are using medical certificates from…
The Commonwealth Government has today announced up to 18,100 new jobs are expected to be created in Victoria in the next three years as a…
A $30 million national campaign designed to help break the cycle of violence against women and their children will begin on Sunday. Stop it at…
Joint transcript with: The Hon Michaelia Cash MP Minister for Women E&OE MINISTER PORTER: I’m not going to speak for too long – I suspect…
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Craig Laundy MP joined thousands of people at the Bengali New Year festival at ANZ Stadium today. About 20,000…
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, has attended the opening of the Shirdi Sai Temple at Regents Park in Sydney. The Hindu…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good morning to you all. It is a pleasure to be here and I certainly appreciate the opportunity to address…
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Craig Laundy MP attended an Anzac Day commemoration at the Al-Faisal College in Auburn today. Mr Laundy said the…
Local commissioners in the far north Queensland community of Doomadgee will have an extra tool to help families get their kids to school, with the…
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, attended the Greek National Independence Day celebrations in Sydney today. Greek Independence Day this year commemorates…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements I would like to add my acknowledgement of country. I would also like to acknowledge The NSW Member for…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you, Professor Wright, for your warm welcome to the University of Queensland. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the…
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, today wished a happy Holi to all Australians celebrating the festival. Holi, the Hindu festival of…
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, today applauded a group of young Australians committed to building on Australia’s social cohesion. Mr Laundy…
E&OE PREMIER BAIRD: I firstly want to congratulate the Minister for the work he’s doing in this area, and also to Peter Shergold, who is…
Australians from all walks of life are today celebrating Harmony Day and the rich cultural diversity that makes Australia a great place to live. Assistant…
More than 3.7 million Australians will be better off from today, following increases to the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, and other payments and allowances.…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements Can I start by adding my acknowledgment of country. Can I also acknowledge: Mr Thuat Van Nguyen (OAM), President,…
Today the Government joined Telstra and the Women’s Services Network (WESNET) to announce a joint commitment to support women experiencing technology-facilitated abuse and to help…