Launch National Homeless Persons’ Week 2011
Speech by Senator the Hon Mark Arbib*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you very much for the introduction and can I sincerely apologise to everyone for this morning. We did intend…
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The International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPI also would like to welcome the delegates from professional organisations in science and engineering from around Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Korea, the State of…
Women and Leadership Australia’s National 2011 Adelaide Symposium
Speech by The Hon Kate Ellis MPI would like to thank the Women’s Leadership Australia for convening this symposium – which I understand has been sold out (congratulations!). It is wonderful…
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 – Second Reading Speech
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThis Bill contains a range of measures relating to income support and veterans’ affairs payments, and disability advocacy services. It includes two Budget 2011-12 measures,…
Tackling Disadvantage in the Midst of the Boom
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** First I want to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet and pay my respects to their…
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…
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…