Media Releases by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Third anniversary of historic pension reforms

Today marks three years since the Australian Government delivered major reforms to the pension system to strengthen the financial security of seniors, carers and people…

Pensions increase today

More than 3.5 million Australian pensioners will receive a boost to their payments from today to help them keep up with the cost of living.…

Protecting language and culture in the APY Lands

The Australian Government is investing $186,000 to help children in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands learn more about their culture and language, protecting it…

More support for young people in Halls Creek

The Australian Government is investing $171,500 to support young people in Halls Creek and surrounding communities. The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and Senator…

Western Sydney speaks up for an NDIS

The Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin, today joined Federal Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, to officially open the Nepean Disability Expo in Penrith and…

Our Paralympic heroes are the pride of Australia

Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan, Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas…

Aussie Paralympians do us proud

Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas today congratulated the Australian Paralympic…

Steelers snatch gold in rugby skirmish

Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas today congratulated the Steelers on…

O’Hanlon takes gold in record time

Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas today congratulated Evan O’Hanlon on…

Australia adds to growing medal haul

Australia picked up two gold, three silver and three bronze medals on day 10 of the Games to boost our medal tally to an impressive…

Watt walks away with gold

Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas today congratulated Prue Watt on…

Pensions to increase later this month

On the third anniversary of the Australian Government’s historic pension reforms, 3.5 million Australian pensioners will receive a boost to their payments to help them…

Aussie sailors charter course and cruise to gold

Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas today congratulated skipper Daniel Fitzgibbon…

Freney wins record gold haul

Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas today congratulated swimmer Jacqui Freney…

Cowdrey wins more gold

Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas today congratulated Matt Cowdrey on…

Another golden night for Australia

Australia has collected three gold, two silver and three bronze medals on day eight of the London Paralympic Games to increase our haul to 69…

Income management for APY Lands

The Australian Government will introduce income management in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands to help families ensure their welfare payments are spent in the…

Nicholas leads the pack to land gold

Minister for Disability Reform Jenny Macklin, Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Jan McLucas today congratulated cyclist David Nicholas…