Media Releases by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Progressing a National Disability Insurance Scheme
Today the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, joined the Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh at Pegasus Farm to celebrate…
Laynhapuy Homelands Association
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin has approved the release of funds totalling almost $5 million from the Aboriginal Benefits Account (ABA) to support…
Designing a National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Gillard Government today announced a new agency will be established to lead the Commonwealth’s work to design the launch of a National Disability Insurance…
Sign up and stay in touch on new National Disability Insurance Scheme website
To kick off International Day of People with Disability, the Australian Government has gone live with a new National Disability Insurance Scheme website. The website,…
International Day of People with Disability
Celebrations will occur throughout Australia this weekend to mark 2011 International Day of People with Disability. December 3 marks International Day of People with Disability…
From the Outback to New York: Documentary showcases Indigenous runners
The Australian Government is proud to have supported a documentary showcasing the incredible journey undertaken by four young men from remote Indigenous communities as they…
Ensuring the mining boom delivers sustainable benefits for traditional owners
The Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin has announced a partnership between the Australian Government and Rio Tinto Iron Ore to help ensure a landmark native…
Artie Beetson
Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin today paid tribute to Australian Rugby League great and Indigenous leader Arthur ‘Artie’ Beetson. Rugby League fans will…
Exploring the future of children and family policy
The inaugural meeting of the Gillard Government’s new Children and Family Roundtable was held in Melbourne today, to begin discussions on current and future opportunities…
Income management trial extended to include Peel region
The Australian Government is extending its trial of income management in Western Australia to include people living in the Peel region of Perth. Income management…
A sustainable family payments system
The Australian Government is making changes to the Baby Bonus that maintains support for new parents, while ensuring the family payments system is sustainable into…
Stronger immunisation incentives
The Gillard Government will reform Australia’s childhood immunisation arrangements with the aim of increasing the immunisation rates of Australian children over time. Immunisation remains the…
New support for teenage parents and jobless families
Teenage and jobless parents will have new opportunities to complete their school education and enter the workforce as a result of measures being introduced by…
Government welcomes reports on native title and Indigenous rights
The Gillard Government has welcomed the tabling of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Annual Native Title and Social Justice Reports in Parliament today. The Social…
Further action to tackle alcohol abuse in the Northern Territory
The Australian Government has today announced further initiatives to tackle alcohol abuse in the Northern Territory and ensure licensed premises operate properly and do their…
Community stores licensing strengthened to deliver more benefits
Changes to store licensing in the Northern Territory announced by the Australian Government this week will mean better access to healthy food for more remote…
Business investing in communities
Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin today recognised the important role business can play to help strengthen Australian communities. Minister…
2011 National Disability Awards Recognise Outstanding Achievements
Nine outstanding individuals and organisations were honoured today for their work to improve the lives of people with disability at the annual National Disability Awards.…
Updated Disability Support Pension Impairment Tables
The Impairment Tables used to assess people’s eligibility for the Disability Support Pension will be able to be updated for the first time in more…
Stories of lost childhoods uncovered
An exhibition unveiling the lost childhoods of the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants will today be officially opened by the Minister for Families, Housing,…
Government helping young mums give children a better start
New research funded by the Australian Government shows that children of younger mothers are more likely to experience poor outcomes compared with those of older…
Education, jobs and tackling alcohol abuse the key to building stronger futures in the Northern Territory
The Australian Government has today announced new initiatives to tackle the priority issues for Aboriginal people living in remote communities in the Northern Territory. The…
More jobs, better job opportunities for Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory
Aboriginal people in remote communities across the Northern Territory will have greater employment and economic opportunities under a $19.1 million jobs package announced today. This…
Building stronger futures for children in the Northern Territory
Educational outcomes for children across the Northern Territory will be improved under an expanded initiative that links income support payments with school attendance. The Australian…
Helping Foodbank Australia support people in need
One million litres of milk will be going to people in need under an historic new partnership between Foodbank Australia and the Australian dairy industry,…