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Media Release

$10 million to support drought affected communities

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

The Howard Government is providing $10 million funding in a dedicated round of grants under the Local Answers programme to support 81 projects in drought…

‘MyTime’ for parents of children with a disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion

Up to 2,500 families will now have access to the latest carer information and support services as part of a $9 million Australian Government initiative…

Labor’s childcare claims debunked

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

"Labor’s repeated claims about child care availability have been debunked by Childcare Queensland," Minister for Families, Community services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, said today.…

Macklin’s blinkers on child care

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

"Jenny Macklin needs to take a closer look at ABS data today on people not in the labour force," Minister for Families, Community Services and…

More support for Indigenous carers

Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MP

Indigenous carers in Victoria will be the first to benefit from new guidelines designed to provide further support and advice for Indigenous-specific caring roles. Minister…

First anniversary of Tropical Cyclone Larry

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

The Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, will today attend an event to commemorate the one year anniversary of Tropical Cyclone…

Further support for men and families

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

The success of an E-Learning tool to assist organisations working with men at risk of suicide has prompted the Government to expand distribution of the…

More volunteers to share in $10 million

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

An additional $10 million will be distributed to assist volunteers in more than 4,400 community organisations across Australia in response to an unprecedented funding application…

ACT Seniors Week

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today acknowledged the start of Seniors Week in the ACT. "This is an appropriate time…

NSW Seniors Week

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today acknowledged the start of Seniors Week in New South Wales. "This is an appropriate…

3.9 million Australians to receive increased payments

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

More than 3.9 million Australians will receive increased pensions, allowances and supplementary payments, following the 0.8 per cent rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)…

Deeming rates increase to reflect higher market returns

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Deeming rates for social security payments will rise following an announcement today by Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, Minister for…

Review recommends major reform of Indigenous housing

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Indigenous Affairs Minister, Mal Brough, today released the report of the independent review of the Community Housing and Infrastructure Programme (CHIP) Living in a Sunburnt…

United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MP

The Commission on the Status of Women meets annually to promote the implementation of women’s equal rights, consider emerging challenges, share information about best practice…

Social Security Agreement with Japan

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

A new Social Security Agreement between Australia and Japan will help to promote closer economic relations between the two countries and provide better access to…