Media Releases by The Hon Christian Porter
Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program to support local job creation in the National Disability Insurance Scheme and aged care
The Turnbull Government’s $33 million Boosting the Local Care Workforce Program has taken a major step forward, with the appointment of a consortium led by…
Ministry
It is an honour to be provided by the Prime Minister with the opportunity to serve as Attorney-General of Australia and I congratulate George Brandis…
New migrant welfare access to reinforce residence-based welfare
Measures designed to promote enhanced long-term financial independence and self-sufficiency for newly arrived migrants are among changes announced in today’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.…
Final Report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has concluded today after it was established in 2013 to investigate how organisations have managed…
Government launches independent investigation into misconduct in rental affordability scheme
The Turnbull Government will launch an independent inquiry into complaints against housing providers in the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS). Minister for Social Services, Christian…
The future of supported employment – Have your say
The Turnbull Government is asking people with disability, their families and carers, and anyone in the disability and employment sectors, to have their say on…
Youth, student and carer allowance rates rise from 1 January
Payments to about one million youth, students and carers will rise from 1 January 2018. “The Government is acutely aware of the importance of ensuring…
Quality of NDIS services assured
Participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, along with their families and carers, can now be assured of quality services and appropriate safeguards following the…
Government seeks new approaches to tackle welfare dependency
Migrants and refugees, at risk young people, Newstart recipients over 50 years of age and carers will benefit from the next tranche of the Government’s…
Big decreases in teen parents on income support across the country
With the Coalition Government’s strong focus on improving lives and helping people into work, there has been a nation-wide decrease in the number of teen…
Building stronger communities together with business partnerships
Today marks the start of Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week, a national celebration of philanthropy. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, said the week brings…
Macklin still misleading on Energy Supplement
Jenny Macklin will no doubt continue Labor’s misleading of the community when she visits Bennelong this morning. If Ms Macklin and Labor is so opposed…
Government moves to maintain rental affordability through NRAS
Strengthened regulation of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) will give investors greater protection and help maintain rental affordability of up to 38,000 homes. Minister…
Thousands of young students no longer relying on welfare
Thousands of young students are no longer depending on welfare as a result of the Coalition Government’s strong focus on improving lives and getting people…
New program to help older Australians be connected through digital technology
Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter today announced the launch of Be Connected, the Government’s new three-year initiative to increase older Australians’ skills and confidence…
Legislation introduced for the Commonwealth Redress Scheme
The Turnbull Government today took an historic and critical step towards providing justice to survivors of child sexual abuse in institutional settings. Minister for Social…
Turnbull Government committed to NDIS rollout schedule
The Turnbull Government today welcomed the Productivity Commission’s final report into costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter,…
Improving outcomes for students through a stronger student payments system
Driving better employment outcomes for students is the key focus of student payment reforms introduced into Parliament today. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, said…
Pensioner Concession Card returned to 90,000 former pensioners
More than 90,000 thousand former part-pensioners will have their Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) reinstated from this week. The Turnbull Government announced the decision in the…
Improving the lives of young carers
Three trial initiatives to improve the lives of young carers and help reduce the risk of long term welfare dependency have been selected in the…
Ministers mark completion of resettlement of 12,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees
A special event in Melbourne today will mark the completion of the settlement of 12,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter,…
Unemployed up to three times more likely to use drugs
The latest research into Australia’s drug and alcohol habits confirms that new approaches need to be tried in order to help people on welfare with…
ACOSS sticks to ideology over facts – and protection of children
“The Australian Council of Social Services appears to have lost any sense of perspective and, with it, lost considerable credibility in the debate over welfare…
Protecting Australia’s children through reform of child support
The Turnbull Government today introduced legislation for important changes to improve child support processes. The Government committed $12.4 million in the 2017-18 Budget towards addressing…
Social housing rent reform to support vulnerable families
The Turnbull Government today moved to give greater housing security to low income households in social housing, introducing legislation to help them keep on top…