Coalition will deliver the NDIS
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Coalition is committed to delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme in full. The priority of the Coalition Government is to ensure the scheme is…
ABC Radio National with Waleed Aly
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldWALEED ALY: Senator Mitch Fifield joins us now. Thank you very much for your time Senator. MITCH FIFIELD: Good to be with you, Waleed. WALEED…
COAG Disability Reform Council Communiqué
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met today in Melbourne. The meeting was chaired by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield,…
Helping seniors stay connected this Christmas
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Australian Government is providing $6.1 million to help keep seniors stay connected to their family, friends and communities across the festive season. Minister for…
Sky News AM Agenda with Kieran Gilbert and The Hon Andrew Leigh MP
Transcript by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldKIERAN GILBERT: First up to Andrew Leigh, the Budget is apparently worse than first thought, according to the Government, and we could be heading towards…
Young People’s Human Rights Medal winner 2013
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Australian Human Rights Commission established the Human Rights Medal in 1987 to be presented annually in recognition of outstanding personal endeavour in the cause…
Celebrations Honouring Dr Stepan Kerkyasharian AO
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsGrazie Vincenzo, (Vince Sorrenti) Can I acknowledge Minister Victor Dominello representing the Premier of NSW, my many State Parliamentary colleagues, Your Eminence Cardinal Pell and…
Illawarra to get Specialist Breast Cancer Nurse
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Illawarra will gain an additional McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse based at Wollongong Hospital under an expansion of the program funded by the Australian…
Address to the National Disability Services CEO Conference
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good morning; to Vicki O’Halloran, President, National Disability Services, ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to be able to be here this…
International Day of People with Disability turns 21
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThousands of Australians will today come together to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the International Day of People with Disability. This year is a significant…
Outstanding achievements recognised at National Disability Awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldTwelve individuals and organisations were tonight recognised for their outstanding work to improve the lives of people with disability at this year’s National Disability Awards.…
$387,591 for settlement grants to foster the integration of new migrants into the Sydney community
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsParliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services and Senator for New South Wales, Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today announced the Australian Government’s commitment of $387,591 for…
Less red tape for business under Paid Parental Leave scheme
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Federal Government has introduced legislation into the House of Representatives to reduce paperwork and red tape for business under the Paid Parental Leave scheme.…
Continuing income management in Cape York
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Australian Government will continue income management as part of Cape York Welfare Reform in the four participating communities of Aurukun, Coen, Hope Vale and…
Simpler pricing for residential aged care
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Australian Government will cut red tape for residential aged care providers by simplifying the pricing system that begins next financial year, while ensuring consumers…
Address to the National Press Club, Canberra, 20 November 2013
Speech by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldIntroduction Firstly can I thank the National Press Club for the leadership it has provided in giving a platform for social policy, and in particular,…
CALD Communities benefit from $1 million White Ribbon funding announcement
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsSenator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, welcomed the $1 million funding announcement made at the White Ribbon Day…
Media Awarded For Excellence in Portrayal Of Senior Australians
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPTen journalists have been recognised for their insightful portrayals of the lives of older Australians at a national awards ceremony in Brisbane. The Minister for…
Address to the Settlement Council of Australia, Canberra, 18 November 2013
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThank you very much Cedric. Can I start by acknowledging the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are gathered and…
Dr John Grant AO OBE
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldIt is with sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Dr John Grant, a great Australian advocate for the Paralympic movement and people with disability.…
Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia 2013 Conference Speech
Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsCan I begin by also adding my welcome to country. I would also like to acknowledge the following people: Minister Glen Elmes; Pino Migliorino, Chair…
Address to the Family and Relationship Services Australia National Conference
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your warm welcome and for the opportunity to speak at this National Conference of Family and…
Closing Address to the National Housing Conference, Adelaide
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great pleasure to be here today and can I thank the Australian Housing and Urban Research…
Student Demonstrations, Climate Change Authority, Huawei, National Security
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE RAFAEL EPSTEIN Joining me in the studio for Fight Club is Mark Dreyfus, he is the shadow Attorney-General. Joining us, I believe from Perth…
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldContrary to Labor scaremongering, the Coalition has no plans to privatise or unwind the NDIS. The Coalition will deliver the NDIS. The Coalition has enthusiastically…