MyTime groups reach 100th milestone with launch in Canberra
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPParents of young children with disability in Canberra will have access to a peer support group following a launch at Noah’s Ark Resource Centre in…
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Indigenous Remains Repatriated From Sweden
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIndigenous Australian remains held by Sweden will be returned following a landmark handover at Lund University. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous…
Mackay floods
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Prime Minister today announced that the Federal Government would provide additional assistance to Mackay residents seriously affected by the floods. The Australian Government Disaster…
Permit system on Aboriginal land in NT
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe permit system currently in place for use of major roads to communities in the Northern Territory (NT) will continue. For permits to be abolished…
Productivity Commission to Investigate Paid Maternity Leave
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPDelivering on its election commitment, the Rudd Labor Government will ask the Productivity Commission to examine ways the Government can provide improved support to parents…
New strategy to get people with disability or mental illness into work
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA new Rudd Government strategy will look at ways to help people with a disability or mental illness to find or retain employment. The Minister…
Vital Support for Indigenous Students
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Education, Julia Gillard has today introduced a bill to deliver the Rudd Government’s commitment to provide 200 more teachers to schools in…
Boost for 2.7 Million Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 2.7 million Australians will receive increased financial support from 20 March 2008, following legislation introduced into Parliament today. The Minister for Families, Housing,…
Housing Affordability Falls to Record Lows
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPOctober, November and December 2007 housing figures released today by the Housing Industry Association show that housing affordability has dropped to an all time low.…
Minister announces homelessness whitepaper steering group members
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek MP, today announced two key appointments to the group that will oversee the development of the Governments’ plan to reduce homelessness in Australia.…
Stolen Generations invited to Parliament for the national apology
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 100 members of the Stolen Generations have been invited to travel to Canberra as special guests of the Government when Parliament meets next…
Consultation starts on Rudd Government’s First Home Saver Accounts
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPToday the Rudd Government is releasing the First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA) discussion paper outlining the proposed features of the accounts and how they would…
Special arrangements for national apology day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSpecial arrangements are being made to cater for the thousands of people expected at Parliament House next week when a national apology is offered by…
Carer Payment (Child) Report
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs , Jenny Macklin, today released a report by the Carer Payment (child) Review Taskforce, which…
First Home Saver Accounts – Making the Australian dream a reality and fighting inflation
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPFederal Cabinet today formally approved the establishment of First Home Savers Accounts to help first home buyers save for their first home and help fight…
First meeting of COAG Housing Working Group
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe first meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Housing Working Group was held in Sydney today. The meeting was chaired by the Federal…
Australian Government to Apologise to Members of the Stolen Generations
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today announced that a formal apology to members of the Stolen Generations would…
Boost for Youth Activities in Northern Territory
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will deliver $2.6 million for 30 youth activity projects aimed at young people living in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. The…
Government to set agenda on homelessness for the next decade
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Rudd Government will develop a comprehensive, long-term plan to tackle homelessness as a matter of national priority. The Government will build on its $150…
Macklin Congratulates Australia Day Award Recipients
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today congratulated Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who were awarded Australia Day honours. “Australia…
$85,000 Boost for Darwin Youth
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has committed $85,000 to a youth program of music, arts, craft and theatre activities for around 350 young people. A series of…
Women celebrated on Australia Day
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPOne hundred and eighty two women have been honoured in the 2008 Australia Day Awards, including 153 in the General Division of the Order of…
Australian Women Short Changed
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPI am pleased to launch government research today which provides vital new evidence on the gender pay gap and how it affects senior business women…
Howard Government Legacy – more people than ever in need of affordable housing
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPA report released today exposes the Howard Government’s housing neglect – there are more people than ever before in need of affordable housing. The Howard…
Government Invites Stakeholder Comment
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Rudd Government has sought stakeholder views on the rights of persons with disabilities. The Government has invited over 200 non-government organisations and industry representatives…