Media Releases by Senator the Hon Kay Patterson
Women’s Safety Supported in Budget 2005-06
The Howard Government remains committed to the elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault and today announced continued support. The Minister for Family and Community…
Budget 2005-06: Measures for Women
The 2005-06 Budget delivers on the Howard Government’s election commitment to address the ongoing issues and differing needs of Australian women. The Minister for Family…
Howard Government: Valuing Families
The Howard Government has allocated $3.6 billion to provide support for more Australians to make the move from welfare to work. The Minister for Family…
Massive increase in child care places
Thousands of extra child care places have been announced in a package of Budget measures totalling over $260 million as part of the Howard Government’s…
One-off payment windfall for Australia’s carers
The Howard Government, as part of the 2005-06 Budget, will provide funding of nearly $317 million to pay a one-off bonus to all eligible carers.…
Extension of Maternity Payment to Parents of Adopted Children Up to Two Years of Age
Parents adopting children up to the age of two years, from either Australia or overseas, will now be eligible for the Howard Government’s Maternity Payment.…
New measures help families in receipt of Family Tax Benefit
The Howard Government’s unprecedented level of support for Australian families will be further boosted by the introduction of new measures to assist families receiving Family…
Families win $24 a fortnight increase in family tax benefit payments
Around 400,000 families will get an average $24 a fortnight boost to their Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB A) payments from 1 July 2006…
2005-06 Budget: Working for Families
The Howard Government has continued its unprecedented support for Australian families, with more than $1.4 billion committed in the 2005-06 Budget for the Family and…
Plibersek’s child care knowledge embarrassing
Tanya Plibersek again shows her lack of understanding of her portfolio by continuing to misrepresent figures for her own political gain. Ms Plibersek is using…
Government delivers additional $30 million to communities
The Howard Government will deliver an additional $30 million in funding to a further 10 communities across Australia to improve outcomes for young children and…
Clearer insight into Australia’s Children
The health and wellbeing of Australia’s children and the influences of family and community on a child’s development have been highlighted in a report released…
Ministers to move forward on national gambling research institute
State and Territory Gambling Ministers meeting in Adelaide today have agreed to strengthen the national effort on problem gambling research and conduct further work on…
$3.5 million for families in the Armadale community
Seven communities in the Armadale area, Western Australia, will now have greater access to support services for families in need under the Howard Government’s $3.5…
Funding for Indigenous programs across Australia
The Howard Government will deliver $288,780 in funding to Indigenous communities for specific new projects in remote and regional Australia. The Minister for Family and…
Australian Government gives a helping hand to new Mothers
The Minister for Family and Community Services, Senator Kay Patterson, today launched the new national Bounty New Mother Bags for parents containing vital information about…
Australian Government calls on business to join the fight against domestic violence
Corporate Australia is being enlisted to help the Howard Government tackle the scourge of domestic violence which has been estimated to cost the nation around…
Geraldton: First Indigenous Financial Management Site in WA
Indigenous people in Western Australia will be able to build on their money management skills through a Howard Government funded financial literacy program. The Minister…
Historic Agreement Secures Power In Remote Aboriginal Communities
Five large remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region will now have guaranteed access to secure and cheaper power supplies under a historic agreement…
New play book for WA’s indigenous community
A new book highlighting innovative play activities for Indigenous playgroups in urban, rural and remote areas of Western Australia was officially launched today. The Minister…
Communities Locally Monitor Child Development
Almost 40 communities across Australia will this year receive a detailed report on the early development and school-readiness of their young children as part of…
Labor’s family figures still don’t add up
Labor Leader Kim Beazley has today demonstrated that Labor still cannot add up when it comes to the family budget. Mr Beazley is falsely claiming…
Insight into Domestic Violence in Australia’s Polish Community
A new report examining the nature and prevalence of domestic violence in the Polish community in Australia was launched today in Melbourne. The Minister for…
Australian Government continues to act on young carers’ concerns
A new report, released today by Carers Australia, highlights the need for a whole of government approach to better plan for, and support, young carers…
Prime Minister’s Partnership rewards students for their business views
University students from around Australia were today awarded prizes for their entries in an essay competition on business and social responsibility. The Minister for Family…