Abbott’s big new tax will hurt Australian business
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPOpposition leader, Tony Abbott, today confirmed his $10.8 billion paid parental leave plan is a great big new tax on business. On Sunday Today Mr…
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Stimulus delivers new affordable housing in Matraville
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPMinister for Housing Tanya Plibersek today officially opened a new affordable housing development in Matraville. Degree Constructions has built a total of 13 new one…
Clearer pension rules for household solar energy panels
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has taken steps to make feeding power into the grid simpler and fairer for pensioners. The Government has clarified the way feed-in…
Supporting Indigenous kids in Alice Springs to go to school
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 300 young Indigenous children living in Alice Springs will undergo health checks with the help of almost $1.5 million in funding from the…
Abbott’s reckless spending – sham plans with no costings and no timelines
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPOpposition leader, Tony Abbott, today admitted he was rolled by Shadow Cabinet on an almost $4 billion proposal over four years to double the Australian…
Women’s Budget Statement 2010-11
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPOver the last two and a half years the Australian Government has introduced the practical supports and framework to progress equality between women and men.…
Australian Parliament recognises volunteers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensThe Australian Senate yesterday unanimously passed a resolution, moved by the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Stephens, in recognition of…
Automated bulk verification system for community housing tenants
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPFrom next year, around 40,000 Centrelink customers living in community housing will no longer need to use a time-consuming paper-based process every six months to…
Helping Australians buy their first home by increasing flexibility of first home saver accounts
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Government will help Australians trying to realise the dream of home ownership by allowing First Home Saver Account-holders more flexibility to buy their first…
Work begins on the Alice Springs Accommodation Park
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPConstruction has begun on the $11 million Alice Springs Accommodation Park, which will provide safe short-term accommodation for Indigenous people who visit the town. The…
New program to keep children safe in their families
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today announced the organisations in each State and Territory which will share in $9.3 million over three years under a new program…
Major win for Australian families – Introduction of Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Government today introduced legislation into Parliament to deliver Australia’s first Paid Parental Leave scheme. This is a major win for Australian families who have…
Celebrating Indigenous Community Volunteers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensSenator Ursula Stephens, today congratulated the organisation Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV) and the many volunteers it manages for their work in closing the gap on…
Assisting jobseekers and people with disability return to work
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Rudd Government will improve assessments for disadvantaged jobseekers and people with disabilities to ensure that appropriate employment services and income support are provided. New…
Government supporting Australians with disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPPeople with disability are going to be encouraged to participate in landmark reforms that will help the Rudd Government deliver lasting gains in this important…
Assisting jobseekers and people with disability return to work
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government will improve assessments for disadvantaged jobseekers and people with disabilities to ensure that appropriate employment services and income support are provided. New…
Government supporting Australians with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPeople with disability are going to be encouraged to participate in landmark reforms that will help the Rudd Government deliver lasting gains in this important…
Find and connect service for Forgotten Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government will help Forgotten Australians and former child migrants reconnect with their families as part of the $26.5 million Find and Connect Service.…
Closing the Gap – Strengthening Indigenous Communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government is building on its commitment to close the gap in life expectancy and life opportunities for Indigenous Australians through targeted investment to…
Celebrating volunteers in National Volunteer Week
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensToday marks the start of a week-long celebration of Australia’s volunteers. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services, and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the…
Celebrating volunteers in National Volunteer Week
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday marks the start of a week-long celebration of Australia’s volunteers. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services, and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the…
Teachers and Parents to Continue Benefiting From Autism Workshops Until 2012
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Rudd Government has today announced that the Australian Autism Education & Training Consortium (AAETC) will continue to deliver the well-received Positive Partnerships initiatives, for…
Healing Foundation makes milestone move towards healing
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today welcomed a milestone in the establishment of the Healing Foundation as Australia’s key body to support healing projects in Aboriginal and…
Walk Safely to School Day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, and Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin,…
Volunteering Policy Advisory Group Fourth Meeting
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensThe fourth meeting of the Volunteering Policy Advisory Group was held on Thursday 6 May 2010. The Advisory Group is providing expert advice on volunteering…