Media Releases by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

Nominate for the National Disability Awards 2008

Nominations are now open for the National Disability Awards 2008. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs , Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary…

Review of the Northern Land Council

A review of the Northern Land Council will be undertaken following recent events which warrant investigation. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs,…

Homelessness Agenda Builds Momentum

The 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

A number of changes to the pension system will come into effect on 20 March. More than 3 million Australians will receive increased financial support…

Launch of Banking for the Future Report

An Indigenous financial literacy report released today highlights a strong need for partnerships between government and businesses to deliver financial support to Indigenous people. The…

Indigenous Remains Repatriated From Sweden

Indigenous Australian remains held by Sweden will be returned following a landmark handover at Lund University. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous…

Mackay floods

The Prime Minister today announced that the Federal Government would provide additional assistance to Mackay residents seriously affected by the floods. The Australian Government Disaster…

Permit system on Aboriginal land in NT

The permit system currently in place for use of major roads to communities in the Northern Territory (NT) will continue. For permits to be abolished…

Vital Support for Indigenous Students

The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard has today introduced a bill to deliver the Rudd Government’s commitment to provide 200 more teachers to schools in…

Boost for 2.7 Million Australians

More than 2.7 million Australians will receive increased financial support from 20 March 2008, following legislation introduced into Parliament today. The Minister for Families, Housing,…

Carer Payment (Child) Report

The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs , Jenny Macklin, today released a report by the Carer Payment (child) Review Taskforce, which…