Media Release

Building the Foundation for Equity in the Arts

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government has today released Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan to address barriers for artists, arts workers and audiences with disability.…

New Changing Place opens in South Australia

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is proud to be partnering with the South Australian Government and the City of Marion to have opened a new accessible…

Dating app users vulnerable to sexual violence

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

New research highlights the need for dating apps to protect Australians against sexual predators. The increasing popularity of online dating platforms has been matched by…

Release of Centrepay Discussion Paper Report

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Australian Government is considering comprehensive customer and stakeholder feedback on the Centrepay program, following extensive consultation with the community. In May the government released…

Government and philanthropy partner to empower communities

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is co-investing alongside philanthropy to develop a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the needs and aspirations of local communities…

More support for communities to address child sexual abuse

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Government is investing $12.8 million to better equip existing specialist and community support services to respond to child sexual abuse and children displaying…

More Government services under one roof on the Gold Coast

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Government services are now more accessible for people on the Gold Coast, with citizenship testing now available at Services Australia’s Biggera Waters Service Centre. Biggera…

Flood affected Kensington residents call for action

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Minister for NDIS and Government Services and local Member for Maribyrnong Bill Shorten called on Melbourne Water to take immediate action to address widespread…