The Future of Native Title
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has announced it will drive reforms to the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) to ensure a sustainable and fair native title system…
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Ramping up accessible information and representation for people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralians with disability will benefit from improved access to the ABC’s Ramp Up website with an additional $557,700 investment from the Australian Government. The Minister…
Draft Homelessness Bill Released for Comment
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPThe Gillard Government has released draft legislation which will provide greater recognition of the needs of people who are homeless or sleeping rough, one of…
New facility giving far north Queensland students a place to stay and learn
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new residential facility in Weipa is giving Indigenous students in far north Queensland a place to stay and learn while they complete secondary schooling.…
The mighty Wadeye Magic a boost for remote Northern Territory community
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn independent evaluation of a popular AFL program in Wadeye has found that it is helping to build a stronger, more cohesive community, with early…
$12 million Federal Government support for Torres Strait Coastal Protection
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin, Regional Australia Minister Simon Crean and Senator for Queensland Jan McLucas today announced up to $12 million to…
Supporting young people into jobs on Mornington Island and Doomadgee
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPYoung Aboriginal people on Mornington Island and in Doomadgee will have access to two new youth hubs which will operate as support and training facilities,…
New support for young people and their families
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today visited Mornington Island to announce a range of new initiatives to help support young Aboriginal people and…
Tackling alcohol and substance misuse in Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today visited Mornington Island to announce the Australian Government will deliver $5 million to help tackle alcohol and…
Marking two decades of land rights and progress for Indigenous Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAttorney-General Nicola Roxon and Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin today marked the 20th anniversary of the historic High Court Mabo…
New guide for parents to protect children from cyberbullying.
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPParents concerned about how to protect their children from cyberbullying can seek advice from a new Australian Government resource published today. The Minister for Community…
$16 million to support Australia’s volunteers.
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPApplications for Gillard Government Volunteer Grants for 2012 are now open, with $16 million available to not-for-profit organisations around the country. The Minister for Community…
Parenting Trial Gives Young Australians a Fairer Go
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 600 teenage parents are benefiting from education opportunities and services which are helping them to deal with the challenges of raising a family,…
Linking Indigenous Australians with community support services
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government will continue funding for a successful program connecting Indigenous Australians with community support services to help them overcome disadvantage and social isolation.…
Indigenous students to study at Cambridge and Oxford
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThree young Indigenous Australians have been given the opportunity to study at Oxford and Cambridge, after being named as recipients of Charlie Perkins Scholarships. As…
Nominations open for the 2012 National Disability Awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasAustralians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that contribute positively to the lives of people with disability for the sixth annual National Disability…
Conference to bring homeless sector together
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPHomelessness service providers and peak bodies from across Western Australia will come together today to share experiences and ideas at a conference in Perth. Minister…
Nominations open for the 2012 National Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that contribute positively to the lives of people with disability for the sixth annual National Disability…
Gillard Government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme benefits working mums
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new report shows that the Gillard Government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme is making a real difference for mothers, particularly those who need financial help…
Honours for Indigenous artists
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPArts Minister Simon Crean and Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin today congratulated recipients of the 2012 National Indigenous Arts Awards. Presented by the Australia Council’s…
Extra cash for pensioners
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom tomorrow and over the coming weeks 3.2 million Australian pensioners will receive more money in their bank accounts to help them make ends meet.…
New app for Between The Lines youth campaign
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, and Senator for New South Wales, Matt Thistlethwaite, today launched a free app for mobile phones…
National Reconciliation Week begins
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAs National Reconciliation Week activities kicked off today across the nation, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, encouraged all Australians to have a conversation…
National Sorry Day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday is National Sorry Day, and in communities across the country, Australians are reflecting on the grief and trauma experienced by members of the Stolen…
ACT Affordable housing project nationally recognised
Media Release by The Hon Brendan O’Connor MPMinister for Housing and Homelessness Brendan O’Connor and Member for Fraser Andrew Leigh today congratulated the Bonner Residential Estate project on being a finalist in…