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Speech by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneForty years ago the United States welcomed its first Catholic President. The President and his First Lady were young, rich and beautiful. To many it…
Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone
National Homelessness Conference Opening, Brisbane
Speech by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThank you Narelle Clay for your kind introduction. I am pleased to be here with you in Brisbane to officially open the third National Homelessness…
Labor Locked Into Doom And Gloom Role
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneIt’s a pity in the lead up to Christmas and the Festive Season that Labor is still locked in to its a role as the…
In Touch – reuniting families and friends at Christmas
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneIn the spirit of Christmas, Centrelink’s In Touchprogram is helping people get back in touch with their loved ones and friends. In Touch has been…
Centrelink arrangements over Christmas and New Year
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneWith over six million customers, the important work that Centrelink undertakes has a big impact on the lives of many Australians. Over the Christmas and…
Social Security Agreement Signed With Slovenia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneA Social Security Agreement between Australia and the Republic of Slovenia has been signed in Vienna today by the Australian Ambassador in Vienna, His Excellency…
Drought assistance extended to more communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneMore Australian families affected by the crippling drought can now apply for payments through Centrelink. The Government has extended the areas where help will be…
Next Stage of Welfare Reform: Building a Simpler System
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday the Government releases a consultation paper on the proposed reform of the income support system for working-age people. Building a simpler system to help…
Belconnen Community Service – Preventing Family Homelessness
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday I am officially launching the Belconnen Community Service Family Homelessness Prevention Pilot called ‘HomeBase’. The project is part of the National Homelessness Strategy and…
More Money For Volunteers: From Firefighters to Footy Coaches
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneToday’s International Volunteer Day gives me the opportunity to announce that the Government will provide $3 million in equipment grants to help Australia’s volunteers carry…
Australian Sporting Heroes give young people a kick-start
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThere is no doubting Australia’s passion for sport. As a nation, we have significantly more than our fair share of successful and inspirational sports stars.…
Spectacular ‘Fan’ Design Selected as Centenary of Women’s Suffrage Artwork
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneA stunning design by Sydney artists, Jennifer Turpin and Michaelie Crawford, has been selected as the winning artwork to celebrate the Centenary of Women’s Suffrage…
Absolutely No Increase In Pension Age
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe Government has absolutely no intention of increasing the qualifying age for the aged pension. Any reports of a secret agenda to the contrary are…
Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships – National Finalists Announced
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI want to congratulate the nine national finalists in the 2002 Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships. The number and quality of…
12 Months Non-Parole for $100,000 Welfare Fraud
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneAn attempt to steal more than $100,000 from taxpayers has today resulted in jail for a Victorian man, thanks to a collaborative effort by Centrelink…
Young Recruits Start ‘Life Games’ Training
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI am pleased to launch today the new “Life Be In It” Leadership Training Manual, which will be of great use to trainee Life Games…
Eliminating Violence Against Women – White Ribbon Day
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneEach year on 25 November, Australia marks an important day along with the rest of the world—the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…
Swan needs to take a deep breath
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneYesterday Mr Swan’s colleagues made their views of his “cleverly crafted words” crystal clear. Senator Cook suggested that Mr Swan “should take a deep breath”…
Social Security Agreement Signed With Belgium
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe Government has today further widened the social security safety net by signing a Social Security Agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium. The new agreement…
Australia Signs Social Security MOU With Indonesia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe Memorandum of Understanding that I am signing today with Indonesia’s Minister for Manpower and Transmigration, His Excellency Mr Jacob Nuwa Wea, highlights the high…
Extra help for drought affected communities and individuals
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe Federal Government is today announcing specific measures to help people and communities affected by the drought. These measures are designed to assist individuals through…
Labor and Democrats: Soft On Compliance and No To Reform
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneThe Australians Working Together Bill is a commitment by the government to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to improve the welfare system. It has…
New Web Resources for Families and Communities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneAs part of eGovernment Week, two websites are being launched that will put a host of relevant government resources right at the fingertips of Australian…
SA community of Cummins wins National Can Do Community Awards
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI would like to congratulate the SA community of Cummins for taking out national honours in the Can Do Community Awards. The Cummins on Track…
Local Government Awards for Community Services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Amanda VanstoneI want to congratulate the seven local councils that have been recognised for their dedication to building stronger communities in the 2002 National Awards for…