The Commonwealth Government will lead the development of a national approach to redress for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The announcement follows careful consideration…
E&OE RAY HADLEY: Minister thanks for joining us. Good morning. MINISTER PORTER: Morning Ray. RAY HADLEY: Now you’ve cancelled one in seven. MINISTER PORTER: That’s…
The Commonwealth Government today reaffirmed its commitment to settlement services by announcing the members of the newly named Settlement Services Advisory Council. Minister for Social…
A new social security agreement between Australia and India is now in force, making retirement easier for residents of both countries. Minister for Social Services,…
The Commonwealth Government will establish a working group to investigate innovative ways to improve the availability of affordable housing. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter,…
The Commonwealth Government is investing over $4 million across 28 projects to help local communities reduce violence against women. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter…
E&OE CHRIS SMITH: Thanks for your time Minister. MINISTER PORTER: Yeah, good morning. CHRIS SMITH: I have to say those figures are alarming particularly in…
Six organisations across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria are gearing up to help young refugees and vulnerable migrants integrate into the Australian economy and…
Legislation set to be introduced to Parliament will see increased payments to people with disability under the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme.…
E&OE MINISTER PORTER: Kristina. How are you? KRISTINA KENEALLY: I’m terrific. PETER VAN ONSELEN: Good to see you as well, Christian Porter. KRISTINA KENEALLY: …and…
E&OE HAMISH MACDONALD: Christian Porter is the Minister for Social Services, he joins me now. Good morning to you, Minister. Where will these $2 billion…
Three teams of South Australian digital entrepreneurs will share in up to $60,000 grant funding to develop high-tech programs that help prevent violence against women.…
More than 32,000 South Australians living with disability and their families will benefit when the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is fully rolled out in…
Federal, state and territory governments and the community sector have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Australia’s children through the Third Action Plan of the National…
*** Check against delivery *** These are significant times for the disability sector and I feel a great sense of privilege as well as responsibility…
Not for profits building or modifying disability housing now have the opportunity to apply for a share of $10 million of Commonwealth Government grants funding.…
Today marks the start of the inaugural Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week, a national celebration of philanthropy. Minister for Social Services Christian Porter said the…
More than 10,000 Tasmanians living with disability, and their families, stand to benefit when the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is fully rolled out in…
Simon Birmingham: Good afternoon, and thank you for coming along today. The Government has, consistent with our commitments, introduced to the Parliament today the Jobs…
The Turnbull Government today introduced the Jobs for Families Child Care package and Family Tax Benefit bills to Parliament to encourage workforce participation and provide…
The Government will introduce a further Family Tax Benefit bill to Parliament this week to increase fortnightly payments, encourage workforce participation and fund the child…
E&OE. JANE NORMAN: Christian Porter is the Minister for Social Services and released the report on domestic violence alongside the Prime Minister this morning. He…
E&OE KRISTINA KENEALLY: It’s White Ribbon Day and we are about to speak to the Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter. PETER VAN ONSELEN: A…
Outstanding efforts to improve the lives of people with disability were celebrated with the announcement of the 2015 National Disability Award winners tonight at Parliament…
E&OE FRAN KELLY: Some new research shows that while the overwhelming majority of Australians abhors violence towards women and children, too many of us are…