Media Releases by The Hon Christian Porter
One-off payment for 3.8 million pensioners
The Turnbull Government will today introduce legislation to provide 3.8 million people a one-off payment to help meet the cost of living. The Social Services…
Bowen and Macklin on Bill’s bob each way bandwagon
Labor’s Chris Bowen and Jenny Macklin are today still in denial about funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, despite the overwhelming evidence that Labor…
Bill’s sums don’t add up
Bill Shorten claims there is no funding hole in the NDIS while simultaneously promising a tax increase to fill it. Bill, if there’s no hole…
Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
The Turnbull Government’s redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse in institutional settings is planned to commence in 2018. The Turnbull Government has listened…
A fairer welfare system that supports more people into work
The Turnbull Government is embarking on a comprehensive reform of Australia’s working-age welfare payments, guaranteeing the essential services that Australians rely on. The reforms involve…
$10 million helping hand for Australia’s volunteers
Nearly 100,000 volunteers will benefit from $10 million in Australian Government grants for small community organisations. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, announced today that…
Further Strengthening No Jab, No Pay
The Turnbull Government believes there is no excuse for parents who, without a valid medical reason, choose not to immunise their children. These parents are…
Improving outcomes for young people leaving out-of-home care
Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, and Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Zed Seselja, today announced funding of $2.59 million to provide…
Grants to highlight the benefits of philanthropic partnerships
Community organisations can now apply for a share of $160,000 in Commonwealth Government funding for projects that showcase their philanthropic partnerships. In opening the grants…
Coalition delivers increased educational opportunities for regional and remote students
Young people from regional and remote areas of Australia will benefit from the Coalition Government’s reforms to Youth Allowance, improving access to education for students…
Welfare reform delivers better childcare
Passage of the Government’s Omnibus Welfare Bill delivers the capacity to provide much needed support to Australian families through more affordable and accessible child care.…
Labor falls for “disgusting” union campaign against 1800RESPECT
“Labor appears to be backing a disgusting campaign by unions against the 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service Hotline,” Minister for Social…
New Social Services Amendment Bill Secures $2.4 Billion In Budget Savings
The Government has today introduced the Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2017, which aims to secure the next instalment of unlegislated savings from previous Budgets.…
No change to minimum welfare payments
“An article in News Ltd papers today, citing a departmental document, in regard to minimum payments in the welfare system, is wrong,” Minister for Social…
Cashless Debit Card extended following positive independent evaluation
The Government has agreed to extend the Cashless Debit Card trial sites in Ceduna, South Australia and East Kimberley, Western Australia due to the strong…
Stop it at the start advertising continues on International Women’s Day
The next round of advertising in the $30 million Stop it at the start campaign returns from this International Women’s Day, reminding each of us…
“Disgusting” union campaign against 1800RESPECT
“The Australian Services Union campaign against the Medibank Health Solution’s 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service Hotline is amongst the most disgusting…
Millions of payment recipients to receive indexation increases
Almost 5 million pension and allowance recipients will see their payments increase later this month. Payments will rise 1.3 per cent, reflecting the Consumer Price…
Try, Test and Learn Fund generates nearly 400 ideas
The Turnbull Government’s Try, Test and Learn Fund has received 389 ideas from individuals and organisations on how to help move groups of young people…
NDIS Savings Fund passes House of Representatives
Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, today welcomed the passage of legislation to establish a dedicated fund to meet future costs associated with the National…
Omnibus Bill through to further Senate Negotiation
Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, welcomed the passage through the House of Representatives of the Government’s Omnibus Welfare Bill. “The passage of the Omnibus…
$23 million to help homeless youth
Young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless across Australia will benefit from the Government’s decision to extend funding agreements for the…
Updated Social Security Agreement for Australia and Austria
An updated social security agreement between Australia and Austria will take effect from March 2017. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, said under existing arrangements,…
Shorten flounders on Labor’s commitment to NDIS
Labor’s failure to fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been exposed as Bill Shorten floundered to explain Labor’s funding commitments for the Scheme…
Turnbull Government delivering $3 billion boost to responsibly fund the NDIS
The Turnbull Government will commit $3 billion in funding to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), taking an important step towards fully and responsibly paying…