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Extended crackdown on NDIS fraud

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is extending the NDIS Fraud Taskforce to crack down on dodgy providers and ensure participants get the supports they…

Suspension of mutual obligation requirements in NSW extended

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements after COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were further extended yesterday in parts of New South Wales. …

Covid-19 Disaster support payment boosted

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Increased financial support for hundreds of thousands of workers in New South Wales will be available from next week as part of the Commonwealth Government’s…

Extra $8.9m for NSW and VIC Emergency and Food Relief

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The Morrison Government is providing an additional $8.9 million to Emergency Relief and Food Relief providers across NSW and Victoria. Minister for Government Services Senator…

Suspension of mutual obligations requirements for Victoria

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has suspended mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and participants in Victoria after the announcement of a five-day COVID-19 lockdown. The suspension…

National Summit on Women’s Safety 2021 program launched

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Financial security, policing and justice responses, sexual violence and challenges facing diverse members of the Australian community will be key topics discussed at the upcoming…

Disability reform Ministers’ meeting on 9 July

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

I thank all my state and territory ministerial colleagues for their ongoing engagement and commitment to disability policy reform. I also thank the NDIA and…

Suspension of mutual obligation requirements in NSW extended

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were further extended in parts of New South Wales. The…

Recognising the Eight Anniversary of the NDIS

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Today marks eight years of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Today we celebrate all eight years of this world-first insurance Scheme which has changed…

Enhanced support for NDIS participants in New South Wales

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The Morrison Government is committed to ensuring the safety of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants during the current COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales…

Minister Ruston acknowledges outgoing Our Watch Chair

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston acknowledged the contributions of Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AO who has announced today that she will be stepping down…

Further suspension of mutual obligation requirements in NSW

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were further extended in New South Wales yesterday. The suspension…