Media Releases by The Hon Mal Brough MP
Better access to respite services for older carers
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced the successful non-government organisations which will deliver services under the $51 million New…
Supporting Business and Employment Opportunities for Indigenous people in Central Australia
Federal Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced two initiatives to support business and employment opportunities for Indigenous people in…
Howard Government backs Palm Island reforms
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced $14 million for a new housing and welfare strategy for the Queensland Indigenous…
Child Care Tax Rebate Payments confirm real out of pocket expenses for child care
“With 330,000 working families now having received their Child Care Tax Rebate for 2006-07, it is absolutely clear what the real out of pocket expenses…
NT Emergency – Labor for it one day, against it the next
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough said that today’s announcement by Labor on CDEP is just another in a series of backdowns on the NT…
Macklin Wrong on Child Care Costs on Central Coast and Hunter
“Jenny Macklin is deliberately misleading the people of the Central Coast and Hunter with her claims about child care costs in the local area,” Minister…
Helping children with autism
The Howard Government has today announced a $190.7 million package to support children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD,) their parents and carers. Minister for Families,…
Further support for young people with medical conditions
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, announced today that about 25,000 students would now be able to access a Health Care…
Landmark Housing and Welfare Reform Agreement for Yarrabah
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today signed an agreement with the Mayor of Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, Vince Mundraby, and…
National Day for Older Australians
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, has today acknowledged National Day for Older Australians, a time to celebrate the contribution senior…
South Australian Seniors Week
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today acknowledged the start of Seniors Week in South Australia. “Seniors Week is an excellent…
Tasmanian Seniors Week
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today acknowledged the start of Seniors Week in Tasmania. “Seniors Week is an excellent time…
Labor to scrap Child Care Tax Rebate
“It seems a Federal Labor Government would scrap the Childe Care Tax Rebate,” Minister for Families and Community Services, Mal Brough, said today. “Labor’s spokeswoman,…
Macklin Wrong on Child Care Costs
“Jenny Macklin is deliberately misleading the people of La Trobe with her claims about child care costs in the local area,” Minister for Families, Community…
New remote police stations in Western Australia
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced a $20 million agreement to build new police facilities in four Indigenous communities…
Multi-million Australian Government funding package for Indigenous communities in North West WA
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced a multi million dollar package of assistance in response to the incidence of…
Minister Receives NIC Report
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today received the latest report from the National Indigenous Council on its activities and achievements.…
Minister slams NT Government advertising
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today condemned the Northern Territory Government over its full-page ad in today’s NT News. “This…
Focused Planning for Indigenous Child Care Services
The Howard Government’s continued commitment to improving outcomes for Indigenous children and to closing the gap in educational, social and economic outcomes between Indigenous and…
300,000 to get higher pensions or pension for first time
Three hundred thousand pensioners will receive higher pensions from today or be eligible to access the pension system for the first time as a result…
Legislation changes will further protect Indigenous children
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, will today introduce amendments to legislation as part of the Northern Territory Emergency Response. “These…
Land Rights pioneer secures agreement to negotiate 99 year lease
An agreement has been reached with prominent land rights pioneer, Galarrwuy Yunupingu to work towards an innovative 99 year lease on NT Aboriginal Land at…
Funding for major Indigenous housing projects
The Howard Government will commit a further $514 million in funding for Indigenous housing, accommodation and related services in the Northern Territory. Minister for Families,…
Government delivers long-term commitment to housing jobs, health and police as part of long term commitment to NT
The Howard Government will provide over $740m in further funding for initiatives in 2007-08 and future years, highlighting the Government’s long-term commitment to the Emergency…
Macklin child care attack on states
“Jenny Macklin’s criticism of child care centres’ over basic standards relating to safety and hygiene amount to a scathing attack on State Labor Governments,” Minister…