UK High Court decision lets down pensioners
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI am very disappointed with the United Kingdom High Court’s decision that the refusal to pay indexed pensions into countries such as Australia was lawful.…
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Our children’s health – good and bad news
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPAustralia’s record on children’s health and wellbeing is strong but we need to do better in many areas Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…
No closer to details on protecting children
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Labor Party are kidding themselves if they believe their so-called policy on child welfare is an achievement Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…
Coalition continues record spending on child care
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Coalition will continue to deliver the best possible child care for Australian families Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today. “Since…
Government Invests in Keeping Families Together
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThousands of families, particularly those in rural and regional Australia, will benefit from more than $5 million of investment in relationship services over the next…
Record Support for People with Disabilities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneChanges in this Budget will see significantly more support and greater opportunities for people with disabilities to help them participate in work and in the…
Australians Have Their Say on Welfare Reform
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI am pleased to release the report on the community consultations on Australians Working Together (AWT). The Government has placed a strong emphasis on the…
Big Budget Boost for Families and Communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe Government will provide an additional $843 millionas part of the Federal Budget to fund five key initiatives in the Family and Community Services Portfolio.…
Strengthening the Integrity of Australia’s Welfare System
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneNew compliance measures in the Budget will provide estimated net savings of $275 million over the next four years by identifying incorrect welfare payments and…
Australia Pursuing Four New International Social Security Agreements
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneAs a priority the Howard Government will seek to finalise new social security agreements with Croatia, Norway, Slovenia and Switzerland, as part of its continuing…
Funding Boost Marks National Volunteer Week
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneIn celebration of Volunteers Week I am pleased to announce funding of $1.6 million over four years to Volunteering Australia (VA) to help expand volunteer…
Educational campaign results in anonymous $3,500 cheque
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe educational campaign, Support the System that Supports You, has achieved an unexpected outcome in the form of an anonymous $3,500 cheque. Last week, a…
Lesson from the Children
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs and leader of Australia’s delegation to the 27th Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Children, Larry…
Children Need Our Care, Not More Bureaucracy
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneLabor’s policy recycling has continued with Simon Crean’s rehashed proposal for a National Children’s Commission. The proposal for a Commissioner has been around for years…
Anthony leads delegation to UN
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony will lead the Australian delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Children in New…
Delivering more for people with disabilities
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA new funding model for disability employment services has the capacity to significantly improve services and provide ongoing jobs for people with disabilities the Acting…
Visit To Vietnam By Senator Amanda Vanstone
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Amanda Vanstone, is visiting Hanoi from 22 – 23 April 2002. This is the first visit to…
Youth Forum meets
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPA wide range of youth issues from volunteering to privacy laws were discussed yesterday at the meeting of the Australian Forum of Youth Organisations (AFOYO)…
New Big Red Bus launched
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPOne of Australia’s most innovative and eye-catching youth information and referral services was launched in Numurkah today by Federal Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,…
Aboriginal Housing Boost
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneIn its last Budget, the Howard Government announced the first real increase in Indigenous housing in ten years to help address serious housing issues in…
Helping Australia’s youth keep on track
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThe Coalition Government’s JPET Program (Job Placement, Employment and Training) is helping young people to avoid homelessness and welfare dependency, according to an evaluation report…
Interrelate celebrates 75 years
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPMinister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today congratulated Interrelate for 75 years of helping people improve their relationships. “For over 75 years Interrelate…
Centrelink’s commitment to reconciliation
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneCentrelink has shown great support for Indigenous Australians with its Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation (see attached). The Statement outlines Centrelink’s commitment to both its…
New Ads: Supporting the System that Supports You
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneAustralia has one of the best social security systems in the world. It is there to help people through difficult times and to improve the…
Are you eligible for a Child Care Benefit lump sum?
Media Release by The Hon Larry Anthony MPThousands of families who paid child care fees in full in the 2000-01 financial year should not miss out on claiming their share of Child…