Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Commitment to improve 1800RESPECT with open procurement

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government will conduct an open competitive procurement process to secure a provider to deliver Australia’s sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service…

National Redress Scheme – Radio National Breakfast

Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

E&OE… FRAN KELLY: RN Breakfast understands the Federal Government will today release its response to an inquiry calling for institutions to have their charity status…

Improving the National Redress Scheme

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has released its response to the report, Getting the National Redress Scheme right: An overdue step towards justice, of the Joint Select…

Local Belrose initiative to drive social change

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is backing-in an innovative Belrose business with a $140,000 investment that will drive social change. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne…

Welfare dependence in Australia continues to fall

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The proportion of working-age Australians receiving welfare benefits has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years. Department of Social Services analysis of…

Local Mt Evelyn initiative to drive social change

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is backing-in an innovative Mt Evelyn organisation with a $125,000 investment that will drive social change. Knoxbrooke Enterprises Ltd provides employment opportunities…

Cashless Debit Card – Doorstop Interview

Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

ANNE RUSTON: Well since the last eight months since becoming the Minister responsible for the Cashless Debit Card, and as a Senator for South Australia…

Reducing family violence in Australian communities

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Community organisations will work directly with men through culturally appropriate initiatives to address the unique challenges in reducing family violence in some of our most…

2019-20 Volunteer Grants round now open

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is backing volunteers in local communities with up to $10 million in funding to be shared across each of the country’s 151…

Next step to shape a new National Disability Strategy

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is leading formal discussions today with states and territories on developing a new National Disability Strategy at today’s Disability Reform Council meeting.…

Morrison Government delivers on National Self-Exclusion Register

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Legislation allowing the Morrison Government to establish an online National Self-Exclusion Register to help reduce harm from online wagering has passed Parliament. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne…

New initiatives to combat modern slavery

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Today, the Government announces new initiatives to strengthen its response to modern slavery, enhance support for victims, and bolster implementation of the Modern Slavery Act.…

Celebrating Australians with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

On the International Day of People with Disability 2019, Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston and Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme…

Increased support for Disability Royal Commission

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has today announced the organisations successful in securing funding for free and independent support services for people engaging with the Disability Royal…

Pilot project to improve Cashless Debit Card technology

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is introducing new technology to allow cash registers at pubs, clubs and independent grocers to automatically reject items banned by the Cashless…

Support for young people with mental illness to work

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

An independent evaluation of the Coalition’s Individual Placement and Support Trial has revealed encouraging results that a tailored approach can help improve job outcomes for…