Media Releases by The Hon Larry Anthony MP
Holes in Children’s Week
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today launched the advance screening of the Disney film ‘Holes’ at Parliament House, Canberra to promote the…
Sporting chance for children
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today told national sporting associations that they have a key role to play in addressing the high…
Protecting Australia’s children
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today called on all Australians to work together to improve Australia’s rating of the 9th lowest in…
2003 National Youth Roundtable to present findings
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, will receive the recommendations of the 2003 National Youth Roundtable at the final meeting at Parliament House…
Launch of Australian Childhood Foundation
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today welcomed the formation of the new Australian Childhood Foundation. Formerly Australians Against Child Abuse, the Australian…
States urged to adopt child safety program
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today urged the State and Territory Governments to adopt a new program assisting not-for-profit organisations keep children…
Child protection is everyone’s business
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today gave his full support for the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN)…
Working together to protect our children
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today welcomed the contribution made by Families Australia on how best to address the problem of child…
Applications for the National Youth Roundtable 2004 open
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today invited young Australians to share their views and concerns by taking part in the National Youth…
Young people’s business
The theme of today’s International Youth Day 2004, “finding decent and productive work for young people everywhere” recognises that finding meaningful work is probably the…
Living Choices for Young Australians
To mark International Youth Day, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today officially launched the Living Choices publication, outlining the Australian Government’s commitment…
Labor’s education savings short sighted
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today said that Labor’s opposition to the closure of the Student Financial Supplement Scheme could cost Australian…
Advertising healthy lifestyles to children
The advertising industry has to take proactive approaches and consider the effect their influence has on our children’s health and wellbeing Minister for Children and…
Green Corps teams get into the spirit of National Tree Day
Green Corps teams across Australia will be out in force planting native trees as part of National Tree Day, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,…
Working Together for Better Children’s Services
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced a new partnership involving the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services and the NSW…
Next Phase of Child Care Funding Review
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced the next important phase in the first ever comprehensive examination of the current funding arrangements…
How genuine can the ACTU be about child care?
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today questioned how genuine the ACTU is about helping Australian families access child care. At the…
Support for survivors of childhood abuse
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced additional funding of $165,000, which will allow Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) to…
Ongoing support for children with special needs
From 1 July children with ongoing high support needs will benefit when an additional ($25.8 million over four years for child care becomes available. “This…
Inquiry into Child Custody Arrangements is not about Gender Politics
The Government’s reference to the Inquiry into child custody arrangements is about what is best for the child and it should not be used as…
Ensuring quality Outside School Hours Care
The Coalition Government’s unwavering commitment to quality child care took another step forward today with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, unveiling the…
Keeping farm kids safe
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced the National Winner of the Child Safety on Farms Competition, which aims to encourage farming…
Government moves ahead on child custody
The Government has today announced an inquiry into child custody arrangements in the event of family separation. This important step seeks to address community concerns…
Korea looks to Australia for advice on child care
A delegation of child care specialists and policy makers from Korea will visit Australia from 23-25 June to learn more about Australia’s child care accreditation…
Supporting country kids
Country children stand to benefit considerably from the development of a National Agenda for Early Childhood Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said…