Social Justice Report 2007
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma, today launched the Social Justice Report 2007. The Social Justice Report focuses on family violence…
Monthly Archives for March 2008
Government Holds Homelessness Roundtable
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Rudd Government today brought together experts from across the country to discuss new approaches to addressing homelessness as part of a forum of key…
Therese Rein to be patron for homelessness services
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced that Therese Rein has accepted the role as Patron of Common Ground Australia – a network of agencies seeking to…
New Housing Institute Chair announced
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced that Rod Fehring will be the new chair of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). AHURI is a…
Out of the chaos
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY First I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet. I also want to thank the organisers…
Developing more women leaders in sport
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAustralian women will have more opportunities to become leaders in sport with a new round of funding grants released today by the Minister for Sport,…
250 New Indigenous Jobs in Cape York
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWestern Cape Indigenous communities are set to share the economic benefits of the flourishing mining activity in the region with the creation of 250 new…
New school hostel for Cape York
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWork on a new secondary school student hostel in Weipa that will be home to around 120 boarders from Indigenous communities will start this year…
$10 million proposal to create Indigenous jobs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA world heritage listed rainforest environment will be protected and Indigenous jobs created under a $10 million plan to build an eco-tourism transit hub outside…
Building leadership among Indigenous women
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPUp to 70 Indigenous women from Cape York communities are being offered the opportunity to participate in a leadership workshop in May. Families, Housing, Community…
Rudd Government tackles Indigenous smoking rates and Health Workforce in next down payments on closing the gap
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government today announced two significant new policy initiatives at today’s landmark Indigenous Health Equality Summit. These are important steps in the Government’s commitment…
Increased support for more than 3 million Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom tomorrow, more than 3 million seniors, carers and people with a disability will receive increased financial support from the Rudd Government. The Rudd Government…
Bill Shorten Parliamentary speech – Disability Employment
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPI rise tonight to bring to the attention of the House a business case for employing people with disabilities in Australia and my belief about…
Figures show more homeowners and renters are feeling the pain
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPNew figures out today provide further evidence of a sharp rise in the number of Australians in housing stress. The AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth Report…
Nominate for the National Disability Awards 2008
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPNominations are now open for the National Disability Awards 2008. Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today officially opened…
Review of the Northern Land Council
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA review of the Northern Land Council will be undertaken following recent events which warrant investigation. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs,…
Nominate for the National Disability Awards 2008
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNominations are now open for the National Disability Awards 2008. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs , Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary…
Homelessness Agenda Builds Momentum
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government’s priority to tackle homelessness was a key item of discussion at the meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Housing Ministers in Melbourne…
Pension Changes 20 March 2008
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA number of changes to the pension system will come into effect on 20 March. More than 3 million Australians will receive increased financial support…
Homelessness Agenda Builds Momentum
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government’s priority to tackle homelessness was a key item of discussion at the meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Housing Ministers in Melbourne…
International Women’s Day – 100 years on
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government is proud to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day and reflect on the achievements and contributions of Australian women. The global…
Disability funding gives younger people more choice
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA $2.5 million funding package, including the opening of a new supported accommodation house in the Melbourne suburb of Balwyn, is the latest milestone in…
“Women’s Business – Current issues and future agendas” colloquium
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPE&OE – PROOF ONLY Introduction Thank you Associate Professor Baird for your introduction. I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation,…
Providing peace of mind for the people of Galiwinku
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPGaliwinku, one of the Northern Territory’s (NT) largest and most remote Indigenous communities, will have a fully operational, permanent police station by January 2009 as…
Boosting health and environmental safety in NT communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPractical, on the ground measures to improve the health and environmental safety of Indigenous communities are being rolled out in the Northern Territory as part…