Media Releases by The Hon Larry Anthony MP
Rag trade cheats caught in raids
A scam involving fake Australian brand clothing, welfare payment cheats and tax avoidance was the target of a series of raids in Sydney which resulted…
New South Wales fails preschool test
Federal Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today said that families in New South Wales are not getting a fair deal when it…
Child care worker shortage to be addressed in Think Tank
A Think Tank to discuss issues critical to the future of the child care profession will take place on 8-9 April Minister for Children and…
Youth Roundtable 2002 reports to Government
Reports by the 50 members of the National Youth Roundtable 2002 were released today by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony. “These…
Road map for National Agenda for Early Childhood
The Federal Government today released a consultation paper on developing a National Agenda for Early Childhood which aims to give all Australian children the best…
JPET services funded to June 2004
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced that current Jobs Placement Employment and Training (JPET) services have been offered to have their…
National Youth Roundtable 2003 Members
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced the 50 young Australians chosen to be members of the fifth National Youth Roundtable. “This…
Productivity Commission Report debunks Labor’s child care myth
Much to Labor’s dismay, the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services 2003 shows the Coalition Government’s child care policies are making a real difference throughout…
Supporting grandparents
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today announced funding of up to $150,000 to COTA (Council on the Ageing) National Seniors for a…
Labor jumps on early childhood bandwagon
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today welcomed Labor finally joining the discussion on how to give children the best start in life…
Volunteers should be acknowledged this Australia Day
Acting Minister for Family and Community Services, Larry Anthony today said all Australians should take a minute on Australia Day to reflect on the magnificent…
Reconnect helping young people get back on track
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today welcomed the findings of the first report on the evaluation of the Coalition Government’s Reconnect program.…
Easy lodgement for Centrelink customers fighting fires
Acting Minister for Family and Community Services, Larry Anthony, today announced further arrangements for Centrelink customers involved in fighting bushfires across the Eastern States. “The…
Keeping kids safe at Christmas
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today asked parents to take special care with their children over the coming holiday period. “As we…
Increase to Youth Allowance and Austudy
Around 440,000 Australian students and young people will receive an increase in their Youth Allowance and Austudy payments from 1 January 2003 Minister for Children…
More child care places made available
More than 2,400 Outside School Hours Care places would shortly be made available to services in Victoria and New South Wales Minister for Children and…
Consultation on child care funding
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today announced that Community Link Australia has been selected to manage the consultations around the redevelopment of…
New round of Green Corps launched
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, officially launched the next round of Green Corps today at The Cedars, Mt Lofty Ranges in South…
Report shows more needs to be done to protect our children
Preliminary figures released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) tell an alarming story about the numbers of Australian children who suffer…
Awards celebrate support for NAPCAN
The National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse (NAPCAN) today recognised organisations and individuals who have assisted them through the year in an awards…
Minister meets with Bundaberg child care providers
Federal Member for Hinkler, Paul Neville today brought Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, to Bundaberg to meet with local child care providers.…
Child Care Report tells only part of story
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Report Trend in Long Day Care Services for Children in Australia, 1991-99 highlights only part of the Coalition…
Adoption rate too low
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today welcomed the increased rate of adoptions as reported in Adoptions Australia 2001-02 by the Australian Institute…
Early childhood experts join forces
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today officially opened the first Early Childhood Systems National Meeting in Melbourne, where experts from across Australia…
Anthony launches kids CD
A new CD and resource kit that will help families through play and music was launched today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…