National group to target illegal off-shore wagering
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPA new national working group will be established to tackle the increasing impact of illegal offshore wagering on Australian racing and sports. The new Illegal…
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New faces on NAATI Board
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, has appointed three new members to the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and…
Report shows a cohesive and multicultural Australia
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has today welcomed a report providing further evidence of Australia as a cohesive society. Mr Andrews welcomed the findings…
Finalists announced in 2014 National Disability Awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldTwenty-three outstanding individuals and organisations have been named as finalists in the 2014 National Disability Awards. They were chosen from more than 200 nominations received…
Streamlining assessments for home support services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Australian Government is making it easier for older Australians to access the care they need to remain living in their own home through new…
Sydney Youth Summit to Light a FUSE for Bright Ideas
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today participated in a youth summit that will seek to dismantle negative social…
$6.5 million committed to delivering Australian cultural information for humanitarian entrants
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Australian Government is committing $6.5 million to help humanitarian entrants settle in Australia. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta…
Partnership to Promote a Generous Australia
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Commonwealth Government will re-establish the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership to bring together government, community and business leaders to develop practical strategies to foster…
Applications open for Families Expert Panel
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPApplications are now open for suitably qualified people or organisations to provide services as part of the Government’s Families and Children Expert Panel. Minister for…
Carers Week 2014
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield today joined His Excellency General the Hon. Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC to officially launch Carers…
Trial aims for less red tape in aged care sector
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Australian Government has launched a trial in South Australia which aims to cut unnecessary red tape in the aged care sector. Minister for Social…
Income management making a positive impact
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has welcomed the findings of reports from two evaluations on income management indicating the initiative is having a positive…
Social Services Bills introduced to Parliament
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has today reintroduced all the social services measures announced in the Budget in four separate Bills to Parliament. Mr…
New Zealand Waiting Period for Benefits
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPIn New Zealand, a person who applies for unemployment benefits has a 20 working-day period in which to complete required activities like prepare a resume…
Celebrating 65 years of the People’s Republic of China
Media Release by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-WellsThe Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, tonight attended a gala banquet in Sydney to celebrate the 65th anniversary of…
Pension rise from tomorrow for more than 3.7 million Australians
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPFrom tomorrow, more than 3.7 million pensioners will receive an increase to their payments, the second rise this year. Up to $11.50 extra a fortnight…
COAG Disability Reform Council Communiqué
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met today via TelePresence. The meeting was chaired by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield,…
New opportunities for blind and vision impaired students
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldFederal Environment Minister Greg Hunt, Assistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield, Member for La Trobe Jason Wood and State Education Minister Martin Dixon…
Nepean Residents Prepare for Real Choice Under the NDIS
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldAssistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield and Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott today opened the Nepean Disability Expo at the Panthers Pavilion in…
Journeys Home Findings Support Need for Early Intervention
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPSpeaking at the annual National Homelessness Conference on the Gold Coast, Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said the report, Journeys Home Research Report Number…
Giving Older Australians Greater Choice in their Services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldAssistant Minister for Social Services Senator Mitch Fifield and Member for Hindmarsh Matt Williams today joined COTA Australia to launch a new website to help…
Mr Harry Evans
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldThe Australian Senate is one of the most powerful upper houses in the world and Harry Evans was a powerful defender and a diligent custodian.…
Payment Increase for more than 3.7 Million Pensioners
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMore than 3.7 million pensioners will receive an increase to their payments from 20 September, the second rise this year. Mr Andrews said single age…
Taking a Stand for Children is Everyone’s Business
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has applauded the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) for its work in striving for…
ALP Hypocrisy Over Supplement Blowout
Media Release by Senator the Hon Mitch FifieldMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says he is amazed at the hypocrisy of Labor to use Dementia Awareness Month to criticise the Coalition for…