JobSeeker – ABC 7.30
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE… LEIGH SALES: Senator Anne Ruston is the Minister for Social Services. Anne Ruston, thank you very much for your time. MINISTER RUSTON: My pleasure.…
Senator the Hon Anne Ruston
Supporting Victoria through COVID-19
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will lift mutual obligation requirements for job seekers in Victoria from today 12 February 2021 to Monday 22 February 2021 inclusive. This…
Lifting mutual obligation requirements for bushfire affected areas in Western Australia
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will continue to support Western Australian communities devastated by bushfires, as they look to rebuild and recover. The Government is supporting job…
Funding boost for Queensland Cashless Debit Card support services
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonSupport services in the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay regions will receive additional funding to provide ongoing assistance to local Cashless Debit Card participants. Minister for…
Supporting Western Australia through COVID-19
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will lift mutual obligation requirements for job seekers in the Perth Metropolitan, Peel and South West regions from today 1 February 2021 to Tuesday…
National Redress Scheme December 31 deadline update
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonAbout 450 institutions have signed up to the National Redress Scheme covering more than 60,650 sites including churches, children’s homes, schools, swimming centres and sports…
Breaking down barriers into the workforce for people with a disability and mental illness
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is investing in innovative strategies to address the barriers preventing people with mental illness and disability from finding and keeping a job.…
Delivering record support to prevent and address domestic violence
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government continues to stand side-by-side with Australians as restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic impact families and the support services they rely on.…
Building education and employment opportunities for North-West Tasmania
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison and Gutwein Governments will provide more than $2 million over five years to Burnie Works to help improve local employment opportunities. Minister for Families…
National Redress Scheme increases access for survivors
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government is maximising access to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse by ensuring all named institutions are obliged to join throughout…
Cashless Debit Card extension provides certainty for participants
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Cashless Debit Card will continue to support vulnerable people, families and communities following the passage in the Senate of legislation to maintain the program…
Cashless Debit Card – ABC Adelaide
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE… ALI CLARKE: Well it’s a good morning to Anne Ruston, the Minister for Families and Social Services. MINISTER RUSTON: Good morning. DAVID BEVAN: Anne…
Temporary enhanced support extended for a further three months
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will continue to provide elevated levels of income support into the new year after Parliament today passed the Social Services and Other…
Cashless Debit Card – 4BC
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE… NEIL BREEN: What do you know about the trial of the Cashless Debit Card? The Bundaberg-Hervey Bay Area is one of four trial sites…
Continuation of Cashless Welfare Bill Second Reading Speech
Speech by Senator the Hon Anne RustonI rise this evening to speak on this Bill that continues our commitment to improve our welfare system and deliver a real difference to the…
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communiqué
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonCommunity Services Ministers (CSM) met via teleconference on 27 November 2020. Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith, ACT Minister for Families and Community Services returned to CSM after…
Minister Ruston interview – Sky News Across Australia
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonE&OE PETER GLEESON: Well Australian wine makers are being warned to prepare for another blow as China threatens to extend its heavy handed tariffs on…
New disability strategy to increase Australian Public Service employment opportunities
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonMarking International Day of People with Disability, the Morrison Government has today released a new Australian Public Service (APS) employment strategy to make employing people…
Disability Royal Commission Public Hearing COVID-19 Report
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Australian Government welcomes the COVID-19 report of the Disability Royal Commission. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen significant challenges in the way…
New sanctions for failure to join the National Redress Scheme
Transcript by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government plans to strip organisations of their charitable status if they fail to fulfil their obligation to join the National Redress Scheme for…
National partnership to promote Australians with disability
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government has partnered with the ABC to promote the work and contribution of Australians with disability ahead of International Day of People with…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonOn the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is important that all Australians consider how they can each drive real and…
Retirement Income Review Final Report
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government has today released the independent Retirement Income Review Final Report which confirms that “the Australian retirement income system is effective, sound and…
Supporting South Australians through the Coronavirus pandemic
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonEnhanced support and expanded access to Australia’s social security system is in place to support South Australians as the state grapples with COVID-19. Minister for…
Mutual obligation requirements return for Victorian job seekers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe Morrison Government will introduce a further step in the gradual return to mutual obligation arrangements for job seekers residing in, or serviced by, a…