Media releases by Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
More than $130 Million already paid out to Queenslanders affected by Cyclone Alfred
The Australian Government has provided more than $130 million in financial assistance to people impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Brisbane and South East Queensland.…
New program to bridge the hearing service gap
Today, Hearing Australia with the support of the Australian Government announced the launch of a landmark program to help people at risk of isolation to…
More Queensland communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred activated for Australian government support
Commonwealth Support is being extended to more communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in South East Queensland. The Disaster Recovery Allowance is being extended to…
Albanese Government extends support for flood-impacted North Queensland communities
The Albanese Government is supporting more flood-impacted communities in North Queensland by extending the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to the entirety of the…
Government extends support for Queensland communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Albanese Government today activated its latest round of support for communities affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and its aftermath, extending the Australian Government Disaster…
Government extends support for NSW communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Albanese Government today activated its latest support for communities affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and its aftermath, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).…
Albanese Government strengthening support for victims and survivors in the justice system
The Albanese Government has tabled the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence report and announced a $21.4 million package…
Labor delivers on commitment to build a stronger community sector
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen and support community sector organisations with the launch of a refreshed collaborative approach. Following…
Embedding the right to paid family and domestic violence leave in our workplaces
The Albanese Labor Government is reaffirming its commitment to end violence against women and children in one generation, today releasing the response to the independent…
New Stones Corner Services Centre official opened
Minister for Government Services, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, has officially opened Services Australia’s new Stones Corner Service Centre, ensuring Brisbane locals can continue to…
Mossman Service Centre reopens a year on from devastating floods
The Services Australia Mossman Service Centre has now reopened its doors after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper caused extensive flood damage in December 2023. The reopening marks…
Latest Services Australia data shows faster time across the board
New data reveals improved outcomes for Australians seeking assistance from Services Australia with aged pension payments, paid parental leave, and Medicare claims being completed up…
More flood affected communities in North Queensland to access Australian Government support
The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance to support more flood affected North Queensland communities through the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) and the Australian Government…
New figures reveal importance of public service for flood-affected communities
New data has highlighted the difference that a well-resourced public service plays in providing essential support to Queenslanders impacted by recent flooding in the Townsville…
New experts to help improve government services
Two new industry experts have joined the Independent Advisory Board to offer additional guidance to the Minister for Government Services on ways to deliver citizen-centred…
More flood affected North Queenslanders to access Disaster Recovery Allowance
The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance to more communities in North Queensland affected by flooding and heavy rainfall through the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).…
Federal disaster assistance extended for more communities affected by North Queensland floods
The Australian Government is extending both the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to more North Queensland communities affected…
Disaster Recovery Payment available for flood-impacted North Queenslanders
The Albanese Government is activating additional financial support for communities directly affected by the recent floods in North Queensland through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery…
Disaster Recovery Allowance available for more bushfire-affected Western Victorian communities
The Albanese Government is activating financial support for more Western Victorian communities affected by the ongoing bushfires in the Grampians and Little Desert National Parks…
Disaster recover payment available for flood-impacted North Queenslanders
The Albanese Government is activating additional financial support for communities directly affected by the recent floods in North Queensland through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery…
Disaster recovery allowance available for communities affected by North Queensland floods
The Albanese Government is activating financial support for communities directly affected by the floods in North Queensland through the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA). The DRA…