Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Further suspension of mutual obligation requirements in NSW

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were further extended in New South Wales yesterday. The suspension…

National Redress Scheme to provide advance payments

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who are older or terminally ill will be able to access advance payments of $10,000 under proposed changes to…

Minister Ruston interview – Sunrise

Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

E&OE… NATALIE BARR: This morning the Australian Government is launching its first podcast. Project Ari is a fictional storytelling series aimed at ending the domestic…

Dedicated national helpline for Australians with autism

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The first national helpline for Australians with autism will provide online, digital and phone-based support services to improve the lives of people on the autism…

July indexation supports Australian families

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is boosting support to about 1.4 million Australian families to help them keep up with the changes in the cost of living.…

Update on mutual obligations requirements in Victoria

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has extended the suspension of mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and participants in the Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot declared region of Greater…

Review of Disability Employment Services to enhance support

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is committed to delivering effective supports to help people with disability into employment and is implementing improvements to the Disability Employment Services…

Suspension of mutual obligations requirements for Victoria

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has suspended mutual obligation requirements for job seekers and participants in Victoria following the announcement of a seven-day lockdown under COVID-19 hotspot…

Creating better outcomes for communities in the NT

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

This week, Minister for Families and Social Services and Women’s Safety, Anne Ruston, will meet with community groups, peak bodies and local stakeholders to discuss…

New initiatives to support Australians with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is guaranteeing the essential services Australians rely on in Budget 2021-22. As part of the Budget, we are delivering two tailored programs…

Historic expansion of support for vulnerable Australians

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government is delivering an unprecedented boost to services supporting women, children and Australians who rely on our social security safety net, as part…

Budget delivering for Australian women

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Morrison Government has announced a landmark package of around $3.4 billion new measures to improve outcomes for women’s safety, economic security, health and wellbeing…