Media Releases by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Supporting People with Disability, their Families and Carers
People with disabilities, their families and carers will benefit from a $1.9 billion boost in funding under a new agreement reached today at a meeting…
Asbestos in NTER communities
I was informed of concerning news last night about asbestos identified in a number of Northern Territory communities. The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services…
Greater flexibility in NT leases
The Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2008, introduced into Parliament today, allows for more flexible leases in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. Township leases…
Simpler and fairer family payments
A bill introduced in Parliament today will make the family payments system simpler and fairer, targeting assistance to those who need it most. In line…
$550,000 for Royal Flying Doctor Service upgrade in Dubbo
The Australian Government will contribute $550,000 to the upgrade of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) at Dubbo Airport which will benefit more than 40,000…
Temporary police accommodation for APY Lands
The Australian Government is providing demountables to the South Australian (SA) Government to house police officers on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, while permanent…
New housing for APY Land communities
One of the largest communities on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, Amata, has today moved a step closer to having new houses, as part…
Artwork unveiled to mark the apology
A calligraphy version of the Apology Motion was unveiled today by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Parliament House to mark the 10th anniversary of National…
Helping protect Australia’s children from abuse and neglect
Boosting and retaining high-quality foster carers is one of a range of measures canvassed in a discussion paper released today by the Australian Government aimed…
The Long Walk with Michael Long
I will join former AFL champion Michael Long today on The Long Walk from Federation Square to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Long Walk…
Kicking goals on and off the field
The AFL’s Flying Boomerangs Leadership Program is helping young Indigenous players kick goals on and off the field. Twenty-five young Indigenous football players are participating…
New Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk and Dog Operations Unit
The Australian and Northern Territory (NT) Governments are joining forces to reduce criminal activity and illegal trafficking of drugs and alcohol in the Katherine region…
Historic Agreement for Groote Eylandt region
Indigenous people in the Groote Eylandt region will benefit from an historic Regional Partnership Agreement (RPA) signed today between the Australian Government, the Northern Territory…
First residential boarding facility on Tiwi Islands
The first residential boarding facility on the Tiwi Islands was officially opened today at Pickertaramoor on Melville Island. Three family group homes have been constructed…
Discussion paper on Indigenous employment reforms
A discussion paper to encourage debate and ideas on economic development and jobs for Indigenous Australians was released today by the Australian Government. The Government…
Inquiry To Review Better Support For Carers
I am pleased the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth has announced a parliamentary inquiry to investigate how carers can…
Working Together to Improve School Enrolment and Attendance
Encouraging parental responsibility will be central to a new approach to ensure children are enrolled at and attending school. The Australian Government will provide $17.6…
Closing the gap – $666 million for NT Indigenous communities
The Australian Government has committed $666.1 million to fund practical measures in Northern Territory (NT) communities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous families…
Debit Card to Improve Income Management
The Australian Government is introducing a new debit card to make it easier for people on income management to put food on the table for…
New Seniors Health Card and Family Payment Compliance
New rules and compliance checks for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payments and Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards will ensure payments and concessions are correctly targeted to…
$2.2 Billion to Tackle Housing Squeeze and Homelessness
The Australian Government is tackling housing affordability and homelessness with a Budget housing package investing $2.2 billion over the next four years on boosting rental…
Simpler and Fairer Family Payments
Improvements will be made to the Baby Bonus and Family Tax Benefit (FTB) under a simpler and fairer family payments system. The Australian Government is…
$622.6 Million to Replenish Rental Property Stocks
The new National Rental Affordability Scheme will help create up to 50,000 new rental properties across Australia at a cost of $622.6 million over the…
Income Management Trial to Help Protect Children in Western Australia
Working in partnership with the Western Australian Government, the Australian Government will provide an $18.9 million package to implement income management and financial literacy skills…
$1.2 billion for Closing the Gap for Indigenous Australians
The Australian Government is delivering $1.2 billion over five years, including 37 2008-09 Budget measures, towards closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The…