Media Releases by The Hon Larry Anthony MP
Hull brings Minister to Junee
National Party Member for Riverina Kay Hull today brought Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony to Junee to meet with local community leaders…
Selective hearing on child care places
In typical fashion, Labor has selectively listened to what the Department of Family and Community Services said today in Senate Estimates Minister for Children and…
Green Corps looking after our most valuable resources
For the next three years, the Green Corps initiative will be helping two of Australia’s most valuable resources, Australia’s environment and young people Minister for…
Facelift for the Alexander Beetle House child care centre
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, and Senator for Tasmania, Richard Colbeck, today officially opened the refurbished Alexander Beetle House Child Care Centre…
Government committed to early intervention and prevention
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony today reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to early intervention and prevention approaches for children at risk. Mr…
Australian children heading towards diabetes
One in five Australian children are heading towards contracting diabetes Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, said today. “The Australian Institute of Health…
Youth on the internet in e-Government Week
E-Government Week is a great time for young people to get on the internet and find out what Government services are available to them Minister…
JPET funding increasing
Yet again, the Labor Party has sought to deliberately mislead vulnerable young Australians Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony said today. “Contrary to…
National Register for Child Sex Offenders step in right direction
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today congratulated the Commonwealth, State and Territory Police Ministers for their agreement to develop a nationally consistent…
Working together for children in foster care
Today Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers met in Canberra and agreed to develop a National Plan for Foster Carers and Children. This is the first…
Smart card a smart way to tackle childhood obesity
A smart initiative to tackle childhood obesity by utilising the latest checkout technology was launched today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony.…
Beenleigh’s Families Now celebrates the terrific twos
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, and Federal Member for Forde, Kay Elson, joined local Beenleigh families today to celebrate the second successful…
Salvos information for a safe summer
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today congratulated the Salvation Army for developing a free information booklet for teenagers highlighting the dangers of…
Kids – get your parents active
This Sunday, children should get their parents out of the house for a game of backyard cricket or a kick of the football for Active…
Government to monitor corporatisation of child care
Increased funding from the Coalition Government for child care has seen record numbers of child care services and children using care Minister for Children and…
Youth Allowance supporting more young Australians
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry Anthony, today said the Coalition Government had fulfilled its promise to better support young Australians through Youth Allowance.…
Helping families parent from a distance
Parents spending significant periods away from their families will be assisted by a new book launched today by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Larry…
Government Welcomes Ombudsman’s Report
Acting Minister for Family and Community Services, Larry Anthony today welcomed the release of the Ombudsman’s report into the administration of Social Security breach penalties.…
New social security agreement with USA starts today
People who have divided their working lives between Australia and the United States of America will benefit from the start of the first ever social…
Evaluation of Young Offenders Pilot Program
An evaluation of the Coalition Government’s Young Offenders Pilot Program shows that with flexible, intensive and co-ordinated support, the prospects for young offenders are considerably…
Helping families tackle child obesity
With rates of childhood obesity in Australia at one of the highest amongst developed nations, the Federal Government has launched a newsletter to help families…
Future directions for child care
For child care workers to be valued, child care needs to be seen as more than just baby sitting Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,…
National agenda for early childhood
The Federal Government’s commitment to children and their early development has been confirmed with the first step being taken towards a National Agenda for Early…
National Youth Roundtable 2002
The 50 members of the fourth National Youth Roundtable have been a direct and valuable link between young Australians and the Government Minister for Children…
Good report card from ANAO for Child Support Agency
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) report tabled in Parliament today acknowledges efforts by the Child Support Agency to improve business operations and client service…