Media Release

Boosting our commitment to disability advocacy services

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government will invest more than $4.5 million to improve access to disability advocacy services, particularly for First Nations people. The new funding…

Delivering recognition for unpaid carers

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on its election commitment to recognise the immense contribution of Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. The House…

New Hearing Australia Board appointments

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Minister for Government Services, the Hon Bill Shorten, has announced the appointment of three new…

Boosting disability employment in the tourism industry

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to boosting employment opportunities for people with disability, focusing on jobs in the tourism sector. Twelve organisations…

Energy bill relief for older Australians

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

More than 490,000 Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders will receive financial relief to support them with the rising costs of energy bills. All Commonwealth Seniors…

More than 50,000 Australians helped into home ownership

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

The Albanese Government has helped more than 50,000 Australians into home ownership in the 12 months since the election. This includes more than 6,000 Australians through the Regional…

Review to protect front line staff

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

I am shocked, angered and saddened by yesterday’s serious incident involving the assault of a staff member at Services Australia’s Airport West Service Centre in…

Campaign to help get volunteer numbers back on track

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is announcing a $3 million national advertising campaign to help boost participation in volunteering. Research shows that since 2016 there has been…