Media Release

Strengthening the supported employment sector

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government will help strengthen the supported employment sector with an additional $57 million in funding. Supported employment services, often known as Australian…

Government bolsters commitment to autism

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Hundreds of babies aged nine to 14-months with early signs of autism will have a better chance of appropriate developmental supports, with the announcement of…

Getting more young people back into volunteering

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is investing in the future of the volunteering sector with a funding boost designed to connect 5000 young people with volunteering…

Funding boost for consent education

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing its commitment to women’s safety and progressing the goal of ending violence against women and children in one generation…

Extension of the Robodebt Royal Commission

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), has amended the Letters Patent to extend the Royal Commission into the Robodebt…

Strengthening myGov and emergency response capability

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Government’s second Budget delivers significant investments in myGov and provides greater support to Australians during natural disasters. As part of our plan to…

Budget empowers local leaders to tackle disadvantage

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government will deliver the most meaningful and significant overhaul to the way Australia tackles entrenched disadvantage in our nation’s history – partnering…

Billions to boost housing and affordability

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

The Albanese Government’s second Budget will enable billions of dollars of investment in new social and affordable housing, incentivise new long-term rentals and provide additional…

Getting the NDIS back on track

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Labor Government is getting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) back on track by improving outcomes for participants and ensuring the sustainability of…

Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council meeting

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

The Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) met at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra on 3 May 2023. Ministers welcomed the New South…

Extending the financial safety net for single parents

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to helping single parents balance their work and family responsibilities. The Federal Budget 2023-24 will expand access to financial…

Funding to support vulnerable and at-risk Australians

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is investing $10.9 million to improve social and economic participation of vulnerable or at-risk groups across the nation. This funding is available…