The first family of Syrian refugees granted visas as part of Australia’s recent additional intake will soon arrive in Australia. “The Government welcomes this first…
Over 33,000 Australian families will be better off after more generous youth payment means testing measures passed Parliament today. Minister for Social Services, the Hon.…
RAY HADLEY: There’s a story in News Limited papers today that should have us all concerned. Apparently, the annual cost of payments including Centrelink and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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,…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
E&OE. Thank you very, very much to you Dr Rosemary Laing and to you Mr Nicholas Cowdery for your kind and warm welcome, and for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…