Sky News Kristina Keneally and Peter van Onselen
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&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 –…
Have your say on a new integrated carer support service
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Commonwealth Government is calling for submissions on the draft Service Concept for a new integrated carer support service system, which will better support and…
Real money for a real commitment to the NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government will ensure the Commonwealth is able to meet future NDIS costs through the deposit of $2.1 billion of Budget savings into the…
Ensuring the Government lives within its means: a targeted welfare safety net
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government is committed to providing a strong safety net for Australia’s most vulnerable, while improving the integrity of the welfare system. The welfare…
Reducing violence against culturally and linguistically diverse women and their children
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPUnderstanding the cultural context of violence against women is critical to reducing violence in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, a new report has found.…
Carer skills can help you get a job
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Disability Services the Hon Jane Prentice MP and NSW Minister for Ageing and Disability Services the Hon John Ajaka today launched the…
SkillsLink2 Work Launch
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I will start by adding my acknowledgment of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the…
Funding to celebrate community-business partnerships
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPCommunity 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…
NDIS trial set for expansion in WA
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPMore Western Australians will gain access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over the next year with the Commonwealth and Western Australian State Governments…
Have your say on the National Disability Advocacy Program
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Commonwealth Government is calling for public input to a review of the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP), which funds agencies that provide advocacy services…
2GB Sydney Live with Ben Fordham
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&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…
NDIS creates jobs boom in Victoria
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe 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…
Stop it at the start
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPA $30 million national campaign designed to help break the cycle of violence against women and their children will begin on Sunday. Stop it at…
Stop it at the Start Campaign Launch Press Conference
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPJoint 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…
Thousands attend Bengali New Year festival
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe 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…
Grand Opening for Hindu temple in Regents Park
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, has attended the opening of the Shirdi Sai Temple at Regents Park in Sydney. The Hindu…
Disability Employment Australia National Leaders Forum
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good morning to you all. It is a pleasure to be here and I certainly appreciate the opportunity to address…
Anzac Day ceremony at Auburn School
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe 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…
Helping Doomadgee’s kids get to school
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPLocal commissioners in the far north Queensland community of Doomadgee will have an extra tool to help families get their kids to school, with the…
Greek Independence Day: Celebrating history and friendship
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, attended the Greek National Independence Day celebrations in Sydney today. Greek Independence Day this year commemorates…
Youth Summit 2016
Speech by The Hon Craig Laundy MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Acknowledgements I would like to add my acknowledgement of country. I would also like to acknowledge The NSW Member for…
ABLE XSeries Launch
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you, Professor Wright, for your warm welcome to the University of Queensland. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the…
Colourful celebration for Australian Hindus
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, today wished a happy Holi to all Australians celebrating the festival. Holi, the Hindu festival of…
Young Australians lead way in socially inclusive agenda
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe 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…
Meeting with Premier Baird and Refugee Family as part of 12,000 special intake
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&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…