Helping Doomadgee’s kids get to school
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPLocal commissioners in the far north Queensland community of Doomadgee will have an extra tool to help families get their kids to school, with the…
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Greek Independence Day: Celebrating history and friendship
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, attended the Greek National Independence Day celebrations in Sydney today. Greek Independence Day this year commemorates…
Colourful celebration for Australian Hindus
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, today wished a happy Holi to all Australians celebrating the festival. Holi, the Hindu festival of…
Young Australians lead way in socially inclusive agenda
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPThe Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, today applauded a group of young Australians committed to building on Australia’s social cohesion. Mr Laundy…
Diversity is our strength – Australia celebrates Harmony Day
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPAustralians from all walks of life are today celebrating Harmony Day and the rich cultural diversity that makes Australia a great place to live. Assistant…
Payment boost for more than 3.7 million Australians
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPMore than 3.7 million Australians will be better off from today, following increases to the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, and other payments and allowances.…
NDIS certainty for the people of Queensland
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPMore than 91,000 Queenslanders living with disability now have certainty the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be rolled out across the state by 2019.…
Safe phones for domestic violence victims
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPToday the Government joined Telstra and the Women’s Services Network (WESNET) to announce a joint commitment to support women experiencing technology-facilitated abuse and to help…
Celebrations kick off with one week to Harmony Day
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPAssistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Craig Laundy MP today encouraged Australians to get involved in Harmony Day, with thousands of celebrations being held across the…
New NDIS Account to Lock in Funding
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Government will guarantee the final funding source for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by setting up a special ‘future fund’ to hold Commonwealth…
Cashless Debit Card Trial Commences in Ceduna
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPToday is a watershed moment for how we deliver welfare payments in Australia. The first cashless welfare debit cards are being issued today as part…
NDIS to create jobs boom in New South Wales
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) NSW Market Position Statement reveals a jobs and economic boom will be triggered across the state over the next…
Applications open for Multicultural Arts and Festivals grants
Media Release by The Hon Craig Laundy MPApplications for 2016-17 Multicultural Arts and Festivals grants funding have opened, Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy MP, announced today. This annual Commonwealth Government…
Last chance to catch up on vaccination for child care subsidies
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Coalition Government’s No Jab No Pay policy is encouraging parents to do the right thing for their children and public health, with a sharp…
$16m Funding Extension for Disability Advocates
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Commonwealth Government has extended existing grants worth $16.7 million to disability advocacy agencies. Assistant Minister for Disability Services Jane Prentice MP said 58 agencies…
Expanded board to drive NDIS rollout
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Commonwealth and state and territory governments have agreed to expand the National Disability Insurance Scheme board and extend the terms of existing board members.…
Retention of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Government will provide certainty to the charitable sector and community organisations by today announcing the decision to retain the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission…
Ensuring welfare integrity
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Government is taking steps to ensure people pay back their welfare debts if they have received payments they are not entitled to. Two Bills…
Carer support programmes funding extension
Media Release by The Hon Alan Tudge MPThe Assistant Minister for Social Services, Hon Alan Tudge MP, today announced a 12 month grant extension for two programmes delivering carer support services. Fifty-four…
Appointment as Minister for Human Services
Media Release by The Hon Alan Tudge MPI am honoured to be appointed by the Prime Minister to join his ministerial team as the Minister for Human Services. The Human Services portfolio…
Nominations open for Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Award
Media Release by The Hon Alan Tudge MPThe Assistant Minister for Social Services, Hon Alan Tudge MP, has today opened nominations for the Australian Disability Enterprise Excellence Award. The Australian Disability Enterprise…
Government calls for innovative ideas to boost investment in affordable housing
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Commonwealth Government is calling for public submissions on ways to boost the supply of affordable rental housing through innovative financing models. This follows the…
Developing a national approach to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Commonwealth Government will lead the development of a national approach to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The announcement follows careful consideration…
New term for Government’s settlement advisory council
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Commonwealth Government today reaffirmed its commitment to settlement services by announcing the members of the newly named Settlement Services Advisory Council. Minister for Social…
Australia Day Message
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsIt is interesting to note that the buzz this year on Australia Day has been about diversity. At a time when many countries around the…