ABC 24 Capital Hill
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE MARK SIMKIN: Well, six weeks of consultation have now begun. The Social Services Minister is obviously attracted to many of the interim recommendations. He…
ABC 7:30 with Sarah Ferguson
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE & OE SARAH FERGUSON: Australia’s $100 billion welfare system is facing its most significant overhaul in 15 years. In its first interim Report the…
3AW Morning Programme
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE PRESENTER: Good morning to you Kevin Andrews. MINISTER ANDREWS: Good morning. PRESENTER: So Mr Andrews the idea is to stop people going on permanent…
Interim Report Proposes a Simplified Welfare System
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says an interim review of Australia’s welfare system has put forward a simplified payments structure with four basic payment…
Address to Forum on domestic violence in migrant and refugee communities
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Can I start too by adding my acknowledgment to the traditional owners and acknowledge my friend and colleague Dr Geoff Lee, Member for Parramatta…
Arresting Violence of Vulnerable Women and Children
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today addressed a special forum on domestic violence in migrant and refugee communities…
6PR Radio Perth Mornings with Gary Adshead
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldADSHEAD: For those that attended the rally at Perth town hall on Friday would know that we did put out an invite to a number…
Launch of the Second Action Plan to reduce violence against women and their children
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Senator Cash, and I also thank you for the leadership you have taken in developing this Second Action Plan,…
Cessation of the Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldToday I announce that I have taken the decision to cease the Dementia and Severe Behaviours Supplement. The Supplement will cease from 31 July 2014.…
Committee Confirms Labor Pork Barrelling
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says more evidence has emerged showing Labor’s failed $100 million Building Better Regional Communities program (BBRC) was nothing more…
Aged Care Accommodation Supplement to be finalised
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe aged care accommodation supplement for significant refurbishment is an important mechanism to encourage greater investment in the market through incentives for residential aged care…
Address to the National Imams Consultative Forum
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsE&OE Can I start by acknowledging distinguished guests and presenters at this forum and all participants and organisers of the National Imams Consultative Forum. Given…
Hypocritical Macklin Doesn’t Get It
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPLabor has shown once again that it is incapable of understanding the Coalition’s budget measures by continuing its campaign of scaremongering and lies to Australian…
Support For Indigenous Sexual Abuse Survivors in Queensland
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPIndigenous survivors of child sexual abuse will now have access to specialised support services with a $350,000 Australian Government Investment in Link-Up Queensland Aboriginal Corporation.…
ABC News Radio, Drive, with Tracey Holmes
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPTRACEY HOLMES: (inaudible) so called income management for aboriginal people. Territory Health Minister Robyn Lambley said her government had to fight the Commonwealth to get…
The art of associating together
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThank you Dr Goldie for your kind introduction to the Civil Society 20 or C20, as it is commonly known. I was reflecting on your…
Opening address to the Anglicare Australia CEO Forum
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Ladies and gentlemen, it’s great to be here this morning and can I begin by thanking you – the leaders of front-line…
Labor and the Greens join forces in the Senate to delay BSWAT payment scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldLabor and the Greens today joined forces in the Senate to block the timely establishment of a payment scheme that will provide certainty for people…
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card portability to be extended
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCommonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) holders will soon be able to travel overseas temporarily for an extra 13 weeks before having their card cancelled. Minister…
Doorstop, Launch of ARRCS with Natasha Griggs MP
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldFIFIELD: It’s great to be in Darwin with Natasha Griggs at the commencement of a great new venture – Australian Regional and Remote Community Services.…
Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield address to the CALD Cultural Diversity in Ageing 2014 Conference with Senator the Hon Fierravanti-Wells
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** FIFIELD: It’s a real thrill for me to be here with my colleague Senator the Honourable Concetta Fierravanti-Wells. I’ve always thought there…
Address to the National No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) Conference
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** “Don’t expect to see any of that money again.” I wonder how many times people in this room have heard that?…
Address at the Australian Council of Social Services National Conference
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Cassandra for inviting me to address this conference of the Australian Council of Social Services and for your warm…
4BC Brisbane, Breakfast with Ian Skippen and Loretta Ryan
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPIAN SKIPPEN: News this morning and he’s in town, Minister Kevin Andrews is on the line with us. There’s a, well, an interesting thought this…
Sky Agenda with David Lipson
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE DAVID LIPSON: Minister Andrews thank you for your time. Patrick McClure says that he will propose a simpler architecture for the welfare system that…