Media Release

Social Services funding boost towards Closing the Gap

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is investing $98 million in a series of innovative new programs to prevent vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families falling through…

More safe housing for women and children escaping violence

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is delivering new emergency accommodation in the Australian Capital Territory to support women and children fleeing violence. Minister for Women’s Safety Anne…

Extended crackdown on NDIS fraud

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is extending the NDIS Fraud Taskforce to crack down on dodgy providers and ensure participants get the supports they…

Suspension of mutual obligation requirements in NSW extended

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements after COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were further extended yesterday in parts of New South Wales. …

Covid-19 Disaster support payment boosted

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Increased financial support for hundreds of thousands of workers in New South Wales will be available from next week as part of the Commonwealth Government’s…

Extra $8.9m for NSW and VIC Emergency and Food Relief

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

The Morrison Government is providing an additional $8.9 million to Emergency Relief and Food Relief providers across NSW and Victoria. Minister for Government Services Senator…

Suspension of mutual obligations requirements for Victoria

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has suspended mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and participants in Victoria after the announcement of a five-day COVID-19 lockdown. The suspension…

National Summit on Women’s Safety 2021 program launched

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Financial security, policing and justice responses, sexual violence and challenges facing diverse members of the Australian community will be key topics discussed at the upcoming…

Disability reform Ministers’ meeting on 9 July

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

I thank all my state and territory ministerial colleagues for their ongoing engagement and commitment to disability policy reform. I also thank the NDIA and…

Suspension of mutual obligation requirements in NSW extended

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were further extended in parts of New South Wales. The…