ABC News 24 Capital Hill with Lyndal Curtis
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPLYNDAL CURTIS: (inaudible) whether you thought it worked, the New Zealand model worked to move people off welfare and into long term employment? MINISTER ANDREWS:…
Establishing the National Centre for Excellence for Civil Society
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Centre for Social Impact is preparing advice for the Australian Government outlining the best models for establishing the new National Centre for Excellence for…
Address to National Workshop for Humanitarian Settlement Services Providers
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** I am very pleased to be able to join you at morning tea at this National Workshop for Humanitarian Settlement Services (HSS)…
Learning the lessons of Harmony Day through sport
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services and Mr Russell Matheson MP today attended Briar Road Public School in Campbelltown with former Socceroo…
Lantern parade a tribute to Queensland’s new arrivals
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, says Brisbane’s Luminous Lantern Parade is an ideal opportunity to welcome Queensland’s new…
Radio Newcastle 2HD Mornings with Richard King
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE KING: And joining me now is the Federal Minister responsible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and a man I haven’t spoken…
ABC Radio Newcastle
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldKEARNEY: If you remember a time before the Federal Budget, a time before earn and learn? A time before university fees? A time before health…
Doorstop Interview, 2000th NDIS Participant in NSW Milestone Event
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield*Check against delivery* E & OE JOURNALIST: You’re here in Newcastle to mark the milestone of the 2,000th NDIS participant here in the Hunter? FIFIELD:…
Australian choir invited to prestigious Estonian festival
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today congratulated the Kooskolas choir as the first Australian choir to be invited…
Senate Estimates Community Affairs Committee Outcome Three – Opening Statement
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield*Check against delivery* E & OE I thought I’d use the opportunity afforded by Senate Estimates to inform the Parliament of an issue that has…
Supporting employees in Australian Disability Enterprises
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Government today introduced legislation into the House of Representatives to establish the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme. Announced in January 2014,…
Senate Estimates Community Affairs Committee Outcome Five – Opening Statement
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE I thought Estimates provided an opportunity for me to give a brief update on the third quarterly report of the NDIS. We’ve…
ABC Broken Hill Mornings with Julie Clift
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldE & OE FIFIELD: The most significant change is that there will be more choice for consumers as to how they pay for their care,…
Newstart, Earn or Learn, Disability Support Pension
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE RAY HADLEY: As I mentioned earlier people who are fit to work have been relying on Centrelink for the past 23 years we’re told…
Nominations now open for the National Disability Awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldNominations for the 2014 National Disability Awards open today, giving Australians the opportunity to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are having a positive impact…
Sky Agenda
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE KIERAN GILBERT: Kevin Andrews thanks for your time. A lot to discuss, first of all the notion of possible drug testing for those on…
ABC AM
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE CHRIS UHLMANN: Over the weekend there appeared to be more conflicting messages coming from the Abbott Government, this time on welfare reform. The Minister…
At risk Afghan employees settled in Australia
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMore than 500 Afghan nationals who were employed in support of Australia’s mission in Afghanistan, together with their families, have now been granted visas to…
Recognising outstanding Australian Disability Enterprises
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldNominations for this year’s Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Award are now open and will close on 27 June 2014. I encourage staff, customers and anyone…
4BC Brisbane
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE PRESENTER: Are politicians allowed to change their mind? Here is a short version of Joe Hockey back in his student days talking about university…
Release of Disability Employment Services & Disability Management Services Industry Information Paper
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Government today released an Industry Information Paper on the purchasing approach for the delivery of Disability Employment Services – Disability Management Services (DES-DMS). The…
Address at the launch of National Kidney Health Week
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you Tim for shining a light on the realities of kidney disease and its impact on the nation’s health. I’d like…
4CA Cairns
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE PRESENTER: As promised we’ve got the Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews on the line, good morning to you Kevin. How are you this…
Budget 2014
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE DAVID SPEERS: Back to the Budget though and a lot of the battle today and indeed through the course of this week has been…
Kidney Health Week: early detection reduces impact of kidney disease
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPA greater emphasis on early detection is vital if Australia is to reduce the impact for kidney disease, Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said…