Asian Leadership Network Conference

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Can I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners. Can I also acknowledge my Federal Colleagues Richard Di Natale and Rob Mitchell,…

“Say NO to Racism” Training Package Launch

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Can I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners. And I would also like to acknowledge my Federal Parliamentary Colleague David Feeney,…

Volunteering – Today’s Imperative

Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Ralph Devlin QC. And can I acknowledge your work as President of Surf Life Saving Queensland. It’s a great pleasure…

International Conference on Community Translation

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E & OE Can I start by adding my acknowledgment of the traditional owners. Can I thank you Professor Peter Hutchings for your kind welcome…

Nepean Residents Prepare for Real Choice Under the NDIS

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

Assistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield and Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott today opened the Nepean Disability Expo at the Panthers Pavilion in…

Dementia Care – Core Business for Aged Care

Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** I am very pleased to be here today at the first Ministerial Dementia Forum. And I want to thank you all for…

Address to the National Homelessness Conference

Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Pauline for that kind introduction and for the work you do as Chair of Homelessness Australia. To my friend…

Journeys Home Findings Support Need for Early Intervention

Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MP

Speaking at the annual National Homelessness Conference on the Gold Coast, Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said the report, Journeys Home Research Report Number…

ACSA Conference

Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you for that introduction Peter. I would like to start by acknowledging ACSA President Vaughan Harding and CEO Adjunct Professor John…

Giving Older Australians Greater Choice in their Services

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

Assistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield and Member for Hindmarsh Matt Williams today joined COTA Australia to launch a new website to help…

Mr Harry Evans

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

The Australian Senate is one of the most powerful upper houses in the world and Harry Evans was a powerful defender and a diligent custodian.…

Italians Down Under Conference

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Can I start by acknowledging you Ambassador and thanking you for your invitation, Consul General, my Federal, State and Italian Parliamentary colleagues, former colleague…

Taking a Stand for Children is Everyone’s Business

Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MP

Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has applauded the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) for its work in striving for…

PVO News Hour with Peter Van Onselen

Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

E & OE PETER VAN ONSELEN: Joining me now from Parliament House Senator Mitch Fifield, thanks for your company. MITCH FIFIELD: Good to be with…

Sky PM Agenda with David Speers

Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MP

E&OE DAVID SPEERS: Minister thanks for your time. Firstly on the work for the dole changes the government is seeking, are you having much success…

ABC Capital Hill – with Greg Jennett

Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MP

E&OE GREG JENNETT: Minister you are at the sharp end of what a lot of people would call the budget nasties, just how much engagement…

Cheaper Health Benefits for Seniors – As Promised

Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MP

In a win for seniors the Government has delivered a key election commitment giving thousands more self-funded retirees access to cheaper medicine and health benefits.…

ALP Hypocrisy Over Supplement Blowout

Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says he is amazed at the hypocrisy of Labor to use Dementia Awareness Month to criticise the Coalition for…

Youth Off The Streets Gala Dinner

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

E&OE Can I acknowledge Father Chris Riley, my Federal Parliamentary colleague Chris Bowen, my State colleague Gabrielle Upton, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am…