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Extension to permit consultation

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

After consultation with the Northern Land Council (NLC) and others, the Government has decided to extend the permit system discussion paper consultation period until the…

Minister welcomes further repatriation of Indigenous remains

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough said a UK museum’s decision to repatriate the remains from two Indigenous communities was another positive result for Indigenous Australians.…

Better Service for Disabled People

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced a number of enhancements to the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) that will increase the availability…

Promoting gender equity for Australian universities

Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MP

The Australian Government will fund an action plan to address the under-representation of women in senior positions at the nation’s universities, the Minister for Education,…

Leadership development opportunities for women

Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MP

Non-government women’s organisations seeking to improve women’s leadership and participation in the community can now apply for a Capacity Building Grant under the Women’s Leadership…

Labor out of touch on youth leadership

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

Claims by Labor spokesperson Tania Plibersek that the Australian Government is undermining youth organisations by merging the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group with the National…

Australia continues to be a top ten country for women

Media Release by The Hon Julie Bishop MP

A new report shows that Australia is ranked in the top ten countries across the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) gender indicators. The Minister Assisting…

Changes to Baby Bonus for under 18 Year Olds

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

Young mums will be supported from 1 January 2007 in managing their Baby Bonus through payment by instalments. The Minister for Families, Community Services and…

Young Australians to have their say

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

Young Australians who are passionate about making a real difference will have the opportunity to have their say on issues which impact on their lives…

Minister visits Devon Industries

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

Devon Industries, a division of Devonfield Enterprises, has been receiving funding to support people with disabilities in the workforce since October 1992. The Minister for…

Minister visits Anglicare Tasmania

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

As part of a three day tour of Tasmania, the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, who was accompanied by Mark Baker, Federal Member for…

Rural Co-Pilots guided into their future

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

Australian Government funding, of $120,000 in the 2006-2007 financial year, will strengthen the Rural Co-Pilots mentoring program across Northern Tasmania. The Minister for Community Services,…

Community Services Minister visits support services

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, accompanied by local Federal Member for Bass, Michael Ferguson, today visited Anglicare Tasmania, Colony 47 Inc and Relationship…

BlueLine Laundry continues to clean with more funding

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today visited BlueLine Laundry which receives Disability Employment Assistance funding of $345,929 to support 43 employees with disability…

Improved support services for Tasmania’s homeless

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

People at risk of homelessness in Tasmania will soon have improved access to support services through a joint commitment by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments…

Huon Valley community working with youth

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

Young people in Huon Valley, with the help of local police, will have access to a range of activities and a support network following the…

Oakdale Industries

Media Release by The Hon John Cobb MP

Following the recent bush fires in Hobart, the Australian Government has provided additional funding of almost $30,000 to assist Oakdale Industries with repairs and equipment.…

Choice magazine survey paints incorrect picture

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

A child care survey published in the November edition of Choice magazine provides an incorrect picture of child care in Australia. Noting that the majority…

Pool delivers change in Mimili

Media Release by The Hon Mal Brough MP

The opening today of the Mimili pool, the first of three Commonwealth-funded pools for the APY Lands, was an indication of the Australian Government’s commitment…