Media Release

Supporting Victorians through the Coronavirus pandemic

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Enhanced support and expanded access to Australia’s social security system remains in place to support Victorians as the state continues to grapple with COVID-19. The…

JobKeeper Payment and income support extended

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government will deliver more support for households and businesses to help Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster our economic recovery. The JobKeeper…

Gradual return of mutual obligation requirements

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

As the economy recovers from the impacts of COVID-19, the Australian Government continues on the path of a gradual reintroduction of mutual obligation requirements for…

Second $750 Economic Support Payment is on the way

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Australians on lower incomes are set to receive further assistance from today as the Morrison Government delivers the second economic support payment. A $750 payment…

$3 million boost for family violence support

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has increased its investment in counselling and support services that support women and, in particular, children who have or are experiencing family…

National Agreement supports States’ focus on homelessness

Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MP

All states and territories have now provided their annual Statements of Assurance as required under the Australian Government’s $1.6 billion National Housing and Homelessness Agreement, giving…

Changes to the NDIS Independent Advisory Council

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced the new and returning members of the Independent Advisory Council from 1 July…

National Redress Scheme update

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston has today named six institutions which have failed to sign up to the National Redress Scheme by…

Scholarship for regional Australians with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has partnered with the ABC to showcase the incredible work of up and coming content makers with disability and increase employment opportunities.…

Assistant Minister sleeps out to support Vinnies

Media Release by The Hon Luke Howarth MP

Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services Luke Howarth will spend tonight couchsurfing as part of the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The event…

Deadline looms to join the National Redress Scheme

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Another 130 institutions have signed up to the National Redress Scheme including three named in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.…

Update on NDIS coronavirus response

Media Release by The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced the first stages of a post-coronavirus NDIS, following a review of temporary measures…

Training to support people with autism into work

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

 The Morrison Government is delivering on its election promise to support people with autism into employment.   Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston…