E&OE QUESTION: Tough sell today Minister? MINISTER ANDREWS: The unemployment problems in Tasmania have been long-term and require an approach that is going to get…
**check against delivery** Introduction It’s great to be here speaking at my second CEDA event. The first was in Melbourne. It was before our first…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning Thank you for your warm welcome. Thank you Voula for your presentation on The Journey of…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Lisa for that very warm welcome Thank you for having me with you at today’s luncheon. I acknowledge distinguished…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Tristan for that warm welcome and for the work you do as an Ambassador for Camp Quality. Simon Rountree.…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has announced $1 million in funding to support the Camp Quality Primary School Education Programme. Speaking at the launch…
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells says it is an honour to recognise this year’s business success stories among…
The Government today announced the finalisation of the competitive tender process for the remaining part of the $300 million per year Disability Management Service to…
E&OE SHANE ANDERSON: Good Morning Minister Andrews. MINISTER ANDREWS: Good morning Shane SHANE ANDERSON: It’s amazing to think a Federal Minister had a passion for…
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Michael for that warm welcome and for the all the work you do chairing FRSA’s board. It’s a pleasure to…
E&OE TOM ELLIOTT: Earlier on in the program I mentioned the day that my daughter came home, almost five years ago from the hospital after…
E&OE KIERAN GILBERT: Let me ask you about the issues that are being looked at. It seems that the Prime Minister’s paid parental leave still…
The Australian Government will contribute $1 million toward the establishment of an injury and insurance professional development centre in Geelong. The commitment follows the Napthine…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women Senator Michaelia Cash say the announcement of approximately $3.5 million for…
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, has appointed three new members to the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and…
A new national working group will be established to tackle the increasing impact of illegal offshore wagering on Australian racing and sports. The new Illegal…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has today welcomed a report providing further evidence of Australia as a cohesive society. Mr Andrews welcomed the findings…
Twenty-three outstanding individuals and organisations have been named as finalists in the 2014 National Disability Awards. They were chosen from more than 200 nominations received…
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today participated in a youth summit that will seek to dismantle negative social…
The Australian Government is making it easier for older Australians to access the care they need to remain living in their own home through new…
The Australian Government is committing $6.5 million to help humanitarian entrants settle in Australia. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta…
E&OE……………………………… NICK GRIMM: The Federal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says the Government will need to spend at least a billion dollars to rebuild…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Parliamentary colleagues; Vice Admiral Ray Griggs; Ladies and gentlemen. Can I begin by congratulating all those involved in bringing together this…
E&OE May I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners of this land. Can I also acknowledge Minister Dominello, John Robinson, Mehreen Faruqi,…
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Fred Chuah, JP Song Yumin, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China Melbourne Parliamentary colleagues – Bruce Atkinson Anna Burke Jenny…