Media Releases by The Hon Christian Porter
No Jab, No Pay lifts immunisation rates
More than 5,738 children whose parents are receiving child care payments and were previously registered as vaccination objectors have had their child/ren immunised since the…
National campaign sparks conversations about respect across Australia
Australians are getting behind the Commonwealth Government’s new campaign aimed at breaking the cycle of violence against women and their children. The campaign has been…
New intercountry adoption program with Bulgaria
Today the Government is pleased to announce a new intercountry adoption program with Bulgaria. For those children who are not able to be placed with…
Ensuring the Government lives within its means: a targeted welfare safety net
The Turnbull Government is committed to providing a strong safety net for Australia’s most vulnerable, while improving the integrity of the welfare system. The welfare…
Real money for a real commitment to the NDIS
The Turnbull Government will ensure the Commonwealth is able to meet future NDIS costs through the deposit of $2.1 billion of Budget savings into the…
Reducing violence against culturally and linguistically diverse women and their children
Understanding the cultural context of violence against women is critical to reducing violence in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, a new report has found.…
Funding to celebrate community-business 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…
NDIS trial set for expansion in WA
More Western Australians will gain access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over the next year with the Commonwealth and Western Australian State Governments…
Stop it at the start
A $30 million national campaign designed to help break the cycle of violence against women and their children will begin on Sunday. Stop it at…
Helping Doomadgee’s kids get to school
Local commissioners in the far north Queensland community of Doomadgee will have an extra tool to help families get their kids to school, with the…
Payment boost for more than 3.7 million Australians
More than 3.7 million Australians will be better off from today, following increases to the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, and other payments and allowances.…
Safe phones for domestic violence victims
Today the Government joined Telstra and the Women’s Services Network (WESNET) to announce a joint commitment to support women experiencing technology-facilitated abuse and to help…
New NDIS Account to Lock in Funding
The Government will guarantee the final funding source for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by setting up a special ‘future fund’ to hold Commonwealth…
Cashless Debit Card Trial Commences in Ceduna
Today is a watershed moment for how we deliver welfare payments in Australia. The first cashless welfare debit cards are being issued today as part…
NDIS to create jobs boom in New South Wales
The National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) NSW Market Position Statement reveals a jobs and economic boom will be triggered across the state over the next…
Last chance to catch up on vaccination for child care subsidies
The Coalition Government’s No Jab No Pay policy is encouraging parents to do the right thing for their children and public health, with a sharp…
Expanded board to drive NDIS rollout
The Commonwealth and state and territory governments have agreed to expand the National Disability Insurance Scheme board and extend the terms of existing board members.…
Retention of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
The Government will provide certainty to the charitable sector and community organisations by today announcing the decision to retain the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission…
Ensuring welfare integrity
The Government is taking steps to ensure people pay back their welfare debts if they have received payments they are not entitled to. Two Bills…
Government calls for innovative ideas to boost investment in affordable housing
The Commonwealth Government is calling for public submissions on ways to boost the supply of affordable rental housing through innovative financing models. This follows the…
Developing a national approach to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
The Commonwealth Government will lead the development of a national approach to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The announcement follows careful consideration…
New term for Government’s settlement advisory council
The Commonwealth Government today reaffirmed its commitment to settlement services by announcing the members of the newly named Settlement Services Advisory Council. Minister for Social…
Social security agreement with India commences
A new social security agreement between Australia and India is now in force, making retirement easier for residents of both countries. Minister for Social Services,…
Strengthening the Government’s Affordable Housing Agenda
The Commonwealth Government will establish a working group to investigate innovative ways to improve the availability of affordable housing. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter,…
Helping local communities reduce violence against women
The Commonwealth Government is investing over $4 million across 28 projects to help local communities reduce violence against women. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter…