$20 million to help those who help others
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPCommunity organisations across Australia are now able to apply for a share of $20 million in grants to support and encourage the work of their…
Helping communities celebrate diversity
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Australian Government is investing $130,000 in 32 projects across Australia to help organisations host festivals and arts projects that celebrate diversity and unite communities.…
Eight year high for social cohesion in Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon. Concetta Fierravanti-Wells welcomed the latest Scanlon-Monash Index of Social Cohesion released today that has confirmed that…
2015 National Housing Conference
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE Thank you Ian. A good place to commence is by congratulating AHURI on this ninth biennial national conference and acknowledge the pivotal role AHURI…
Launch of radio plays on forced marriage, Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association of NSW
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThank you very, very much to Vivi who I have known for many years and to you all. Thank you very much for the opportunity…
Register now for International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPOrganisations and individuals interested in marking this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) can now register their planned events Minister for Social Services,…
Finalists announced for 2015 National Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPMinister for Social Services, the Hon Christian Porter MP today announced the selection of 27 finalists for the 2015 National Disability Awards. “The National Disability…
Sky News – PVO Newsday
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE PETER VAN ONSELEN: Christian Porter, how are you going to sell tough medicine in your portfolio area? Because, at the end of the day…
Revised Family Tax Benefit measures to fund $3.5 billion child care investment
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government will restructure Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payments to give better targeted assistance to families, encourage workforce participation and fund the Government’s $3.5…
Joint media conference with The Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Treasurer and Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPTREASURER: Thank you every one. This morning we stand here as three Ministers in the Turnbull Government but we also stand here as three dads…
ABC News 24 with Greg Jennett
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPGREG JENNETT: Well we saw him there, the Social Services Minister is Christian Porter and he joins us now in our studio. Welcome Minister. Now…
Sky News PM Agenda with David Speers
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE DAVID SPEERS: The Government, we know, wants to reign in budget spending. Its first attempt at reigning in the welfare part of the Budget…
ABC RN Drive with Patricia Karvelas
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE PATRICIA KARVELAS: The Federal Government has reworked its unpopular cuts to Family Tax Benefits, which were a centrepiece of the 2014 Budget. Christian Porter…
Channel Ten – The Project
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE PRESENTER: Now let’s talk through the Government’s proposed welfare changes. We’re speaking with Australia’s new Social Services Minister, Christian Porter. Christian, Joe Hockey said…
‘How conservative is contemporary Australia?’ National Press Club of Australia
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE. Thank you Laurie. Can I thank Maurice Reilly and the Board of the National Press Club for the opportunity to address you today. Today,…
Helping homeless youth and women and children escape family and domestic violence
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPAn additional $60 million will flow to homeless services in New South Wales, with a strong focus on homeless young people and the victims of…
Tax and transfer group to examine barriers to work
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Coalition Government will establish an inter-departmental working group to analyse impediments within our tax and transfer systems that act as disincentives for Australians who…
2GB – The Alan Jones Breakfast Show
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE ALAN JONES: …Now, I’ve told you before, this is the bloke to watch. He was outstanding yesterday in Question Time. He can explain complex…
ABC Melbourne with Jon Faine
Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MPE&OE JON FAINE: Mr Tudge good morning to you. ALAN TUDGE: Good morning Jon. JON FAINE: What’s the decision that the Government has taken on…
Doorstop interview
Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MPE&OE. Senator Fierravanti-Wells: I’m pleased to be here with Paris Aristotle. There has just been a meeting of the Refugee Resettlement Advisory Council, talking not…
Welfare Debit Card legislation passes Senate
Media Release by The Hon Alan Tudge MPToday the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Debit Card Trial) Bill 2015, passed the Senate. This is a watershed moment in how we deliver welfare. The…
ABC Perth with John McGlue
Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MPE&OE… JOHN MCGLUE: Your legislation is being debated in the Senate today and even if it gets through, you have this hitch with Halls Creek…
2GB Steve Price and Andrew Bolt
Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MPE&OE STEVE PRICE: Evening to you Minister. ALAN TUDGE: G’day Steve. ANDREW BOLT: Alan, this is a really interesting proposal. You get your welfare card…
Doorstop interview
Transcript by The Hon Alan Tudge MPE&OE ALAN TUDGE: As you’d be aware, the Senate has just passed the Welfare Debit Card trial legislation. It was passed with the support of…
Response to Syrian humanitarian crisis
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, has praised Australia’s state and territory governments, councils, businesses, communities and individuals for their response to the Syrian…