Australian Launch of World Report on Disability
Speech by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you Professor McCallum and honoured guests … and thank you for the work you all do for us in…
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Nican National Dialogue on Tourism
Speech by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we are meeting, and pay respect to their Elders past and present.…
Speech at the Australian Local Government Women’s Association 60th Anniversary Dinner
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPGood evening ladies and gentlemen. I would first like to pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the land we meet on today—the Ngunnawal…
Vinnies’ CEO Sleepout
Speech by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib*** E & OE – Proof only *** Can I, on behalf of the Australian Government and the Prime Minister, welcome everyone here tonight. Can…
Key note address – Second Annual Corporate Gender Equality Summit – Melbourne
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPCheck against delivery. I would first like to pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the land we meet on today – the Wurundjeri…
Family Assistance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 – Second Reading Speech
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** This Bill delivers on five measures from the recently announced 2011-2012 Budget, and a minor non-Budget measure. Reform of family…
Speech in support of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2011
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** It is with great pleasure that I speak in support of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family…
Deaf Australian 2nd National Conference & 25th Anniversary Celebration
Speech by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThank you Ann [Darwin] for the introduction. I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we are meeting, and pay…
Address to the No Interest Loans Conference
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the No Interest Loan Scheme. It’s great to be here to help celebrate the work Good Shepherd do…
Remarks at the Parliamentary Roundtable on Ending Gender Based Violence in the Asia Pacific Region
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPSpeech delivery location: Parliament House, Canberra *** Check Against Delivery *** I am pleased to be here today to represent Mr Richard Marles, Parliamentary Secretary…
Contribution to the OECD Meeting of Social Policy Ministers – Paying for the past, providing for the future
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSession Three – Paying for the Past, Providing for the Future *** Check Against Delivery *** Like many nations in the OECD, Australia faces the…
Opening remarks at OECD Meeting of Social Policy Ministers – Building a Fairer Future: the role for social policy
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSession Two – Doing Better for Families *** Check Against Delivery *** Welcome to this breakout group on integrating service delivery for vulnerable families. I…
Address to OECD Forum: Tackling inequality – drivers and consequences of growing inequalities
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you Professor Freeman for your presentation. The gathering here at the OECD over the next two days presents a…
Address to the National Affordable Housing Exchange Conference
Speech by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib*** E & OE – Proof only *** Thank you Derek for that introduction, I forget that I was a beach inspector. I was a…
Opening Address of the AEIOU Autism Spectrum Workshop Series by Professor Tony Attwood
Speech by Senator the Hon Jan McLucasThank so much Alan [Smith of AEIOU] for the opportunity to speak with you all today. Before I continue, I wish to acknowledge the traditional…
Remarks to National Churches Problem Gambling Forum
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThanks Alistair (Macrae) for your warm welcome. I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, and pay…
Address to the PowerHousing Conference, Melbourne
Speech by Senator the Hon Mark ArbibCheck against delivery Thanks so much Greg and thank you all for having me here today. Can I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of…
International Women’s Day 2011 – Remarks to the Australian Council of Trade Unions and Victorian Trades Hall Council
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIt’s great to be here this evening, to join so many fantastic women to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day. Thank you Ged for…
Celebrating 100 years of International Womens Day – where to from here
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Yesterday was the centenary of International Women’s Day – a day for reflection and for joyous celebration. We reflected upon…
Remarks at the launch of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPCheck against delivery. Today we are here to announce the endorsement of Commonwealth, State and Territory governments of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against…
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Election Commitments and Other Measures) Bill 2011 – Second Reading Speech
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** This bill delivers on three significant government election commitments to support families and senior Australians. Work bonus for pensioners During…
20th Annual Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies, Gold Coast
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting, the Kombumerri people, and…
LawHelp Launch
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** Can I first of all thank Aunty Agnes very, very much for your very warm and generous…
Address to Endeavour Foundation Council Meeting, Boondall, Queensland
Speech by Senator the Hon Jan McLucas** Check against delivery ** Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we…
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2010 – Second Reading Speech
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThere are a number of measures in the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2010,…