2UE Mornings with Stuart Bocking

Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MP

STUART BOCKING: Well, some new modelling done in terms of what’s been described as the nation’s ticking welfare bomb. Christian Porter is the Minister for…

Sky News PVO Newshour

Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MP

E&OE… ALAN TUDGE: G’day Peter. PETER VAN ONSELEN: I’ve got to ask you about something. The last time we spoke you gave a passionate defence…

Greek Welfare Centre 40th Anniversary Dinner

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE. Thank you very, very much, John, always a pleasure – and what a wonderful MC job you do. Can I just start by acknowledging…

Improving the disability employment system

Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MP

People with disability, their families, carers and employers are encouraged to provide feedback on a new discussion paper aimed at developing a National Disability Employment…

Launch of Changing the Story

Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MP

A framework to address the causes of violence against women and their children has been launched in Parliament House today. Developed by Our Watch in…

Hack Triple J with Tom Tilley

Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MP

E&OE… TOM TILLEY: Alan Tudge, long time no speak. Thank you for joining us again. ALAN TUDGE: G’Day Tom, great to be with you. TOM…

New intercountry adoption programmes with Poland and Latvia

Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MP

The Government today announced new intercountry adoption programmes with Poland and Latvia. Both Poland and Latvia have a strong commitment to finding families within their…

Walking side-by-side to celebrate Australia’s diversity

Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today congratulated the many Sydneysiders that came together to celebrate Australia’s diversity and unique cultural identity at…

Cultural diversity aglow during Hindu festival of lights

Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today acknowledged the nation’s Hindu communities for their rich contribution to our cultural diversity. Senator Fierravanti-Wells attended…

Harmony Walk – Moving Forward Together Association

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Thank you very, very, much. It’s wonderful to be here. Isn’t it wonderful that here in Australia today, in Blacktown, and we’ve just heard…

Hindu Council of Australia – Deepavali Festival

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Namast?. It’s wonderful to be here again to join everyone as we celebrate Diwali. Can I start by acknowledging my all my parliamentary colleagues;…

Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE. Thank you Peter, Can I start by adding my acknowledgement of country. Can I also acknowledge my parliamentary colleagues, The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP,…

SBS Your Language Radio

Transcript by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE. Journalist: Assistant Minister Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, first of all welcome. Senator Fierravanti-Wells: Pleasure. Journalist: So, in your speech you spoke about the vision for multiculturalism;…

ABC NewsRadio interview with Marius Benson

Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MP

E&OE MARIUS BENSON: Alan Tudge, good morning. ALAN TUDGE: Good morning Marius. MARIUS BENSON: It’s not a new point being made by ACOSS but it’s…

ABC774 Drive ‘Fight Club’ with Rafael Epstein

Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MP

E&OE RAFAEL EPSTEIN: Alan Tudge is the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister. He is the Member for Aston. Oh the Aston by-election. He owns…

PVO Newsday with Peter Van Onselen

Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MP

E&OE PETER VAN ONSELEN: I am joined now in Melbourne by the Assistant Social Services Minister Alan Tudge. Thanks very much for being there. ALAN…

1800RESPECT marks five years of service

Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MP

1800RESPECT is being contacted more than 100 times a day, highlighting the crucial role of the 24/7 national telephone and online counselling service. Now having…

Sky AM Agenda with David Lipson

Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MP

E&OE DAVID LIPSON: Alan Tudge, I know you’ve been working very hard on the welfare card for indigenous communities, just trialling this card. How are…

Settlement Council of Australia AGM

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Thank you Dewani for your kind welcome. Can I acknowledge you and the members of your the Executive, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting…

Migrant and Indigenous entrepreneurs once again recognised

Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells welcomed the recognition of migrant contributions to Australia at the annual Ethnic Business Awards to be…

$115 million for Queensland’s homeless services

Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MP

Queensland’s frontline homelessness services, especially those assisting homeless young people and the victims of domestic violence, will benefit from around $115 million over the next…

Sky News with Chris Kenny

Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MP

E&OE CHRIS KENNY: Lots on the news agenda today to take up with the Social Services Minister Christian Porter. He joins us live now from…

Doorstop interview

Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MP

E&OE ALAN TUDGE: It’s been revealed that the costs of scrapping the East-West Link project has blown out to $861 million — $221 million more…

$20 million to help those who help others

Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MP

Community organisations across Australia are now able to apply for a share of $20 million in grants to support and encourage the work of their…