Media Releases by The Hon Kevin Andrews MP
Commonwealth doctors to assess new DSP claims
Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews has announced Australian Government-contracted doctors will assess new claims for the Disability Support Pension from next year to achieve consistency…
Matthew Guy elected new Victorian Liberal Leader
I am delighted that Matthew Guy has been elected Leader of the Victorian Parliamentary Liberal Party. Matthew is a high-achiever, whose Ministerial performance and achievements…
Divorce rate still too high despite decrease
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has welcomed a new report which shows the Australian divorce rate is on the decline, but says the figure…
$1 Million to Help National Sporting Codes Prevent Violence
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says the money will establish a sports grants bank from which national sporting codes can fund violence prevention activities.…
Australia signs new Social Security agreement with India
The Australian Government today signed a new social security agreement with the Indian Government which will make retirement easier for residents of both countries and…
Five years on: Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants. The Anniversary is an important milestone for many of…
$1 Million Boost for Camp Quality Education Programme
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has announced $1 million in funding to support the Camp Quality Primary School Education Programme. Speaking at the launch…
New family and domestic violence research
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women Senator Michaelia Cash say the announcement of approximately $3.5 million for…
National group to target illegal off-shore wagering
A new national working group will be established to tackle the increasing impact of illegal offshore wagering on Australian racing and sports. The new Illegal…
Report shows a cohesive and multicultural Australia
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has today welcomed a report providing further evidence of Australia as a cohesive society. Mr Andrews welcomed the findings…
Partnership to Promote a Generous Australia
The Commonwealth Government will re-establish the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership to bring together government, community and business leaders to develop practical strategies to foster…
Applications open for Families Expert Panel
Applications are now open for suitably qualified people or organisations to provide services as part of the Government’s Families and Children Expert Panel. Minister for…
Trial aims for less red tape in aged care sector
The Australian Government has launched a trial in South Australia which aims to cut unnecessary red tape in the aged care sector. Minister for Social…
Income management making a positive impact
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has welcomed the findings of reports from two evaluations on income management indicating the initiative is having a positive…
Social Services Bills introduced to Parliament
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has today reintroduced all the social services measures announced in the Budget in four separate Bills to Parliament. Mr…
New Zealand Waiting Period for Benefits
In New Zealand, a person who applies for unemployment benefits has a 20 working-day period in which to complete required activities like prepare a resume…
Pension rise from tomorrow for more than 3.7 million Australians
From tomorrow, more than 3.7 million pensioners will receive an increase to their payments, the second rise this year. Up to $11.50 extra a fortnight…
Journeys Home Findings Support Need for Early Intervention
Speaking at the annual National Homelessness Conference on the Gold Coast, Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said the report, Journeys Home Research Report Number…
Payment Increase for more than 3.7 Million Pensioners
More than 3.7 million pensioners will receive an increase to their payments from 20 September, the second rise this year. Mr Andrews said single age…
Taking a Stand for Children is Everyone’s Business
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has applauded the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) for its work in striving for…
Cheaper Health Benefits for Seniors – As Promised
In a win for seniors the Government has delivered a key election commitment giving thousands more self-funded retirees access to cheaper medicine and health benefits.…
My stand for tolerance
Tolerance is a critical value in a western liberal democracy like Australia. It was for this reason that I intended to address the World Congress…
Innovative Aged Care for South Australians
The Minister for Social Services, Kevin Andrews, today officially opened a state-of-the-art aged care facility in Daw Park. Mr Andrews said the addition of a…
Pollie Pedal Raises Over $700,000 for Carers
This year’s Pollie Pedal has raised over $700,000 for Carers Australia. Minister for Social Services, Kevin Andrews took part in the 1000 km ride from…
Labor Lies Nothing More Than Scaremongering
Labor Leader Bill Shorten is scraping the bottom of the barrel by scaremongering Australia’s seniors with his comments that pensions will be cut. Minister for…