Press Conference with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE PRIME MINISTER: As you know, today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It is White Ribbon Day too. Currently,…
The Hon Christian Porter MP
Attitudes to domestic violence exposed
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPViolence against women is one of the great shames of our nation. One in five women in Australia experiences sexual violence, one in four experiences…
2UE Interview with Justin Smith
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPJUSTIN SMITH: The controversial No Jab, No Pay laws have now passed through both houses of Parliament. Social Services Minister, Christian Porter is on the…
No Jab, No Pay Will Start January 1, 2016
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Government welcomes the passage of legislation designed to lift national immunisation rates and provide a stronger incentive for immunisation. The Senate passed the No…
Syrian family begin settlement journey in Australia
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe first family of Syrian refugees granted visas as part of Australia’s recent additional intake arrived safely in Perth overnight. The family of five were…
ABC RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE FRAN KELLY: The first family of Syrian refugees granted visas, a part of Australia’s additional 12,000 person intake, is due to arrive in Perth…
First of the Syrian refugees arrive in Australia
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe first family of Syrian refugees granted visas as part of Australia’s recent additional intake will soon arrive in Australia. “The Government welcomes this first…
Press Conference
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE MINISTER PORTER: The reason I am with you today is to alert that the first family of Syrian refugees – that is, the additional…
2UE Mornings with Stuart Bocking
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPSTUART BOCKING: Well, some new modelling done in terms of what’s been described as the nation’s ticking welfare bomb. Christian Porter is the Minister for…
2GB Ray Hadley
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPRAY HADLEY: There’s a story in News Limited papers today that should have us all concerned. Apparently, the annual cost of payments including Centrelink and…
Giving families more support
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPOver 33,000 Australian families will be better off after more generous youth payment means testing measures passed Parliament today. Minister for Social Services, the Hon.…
Launch of Changing the Story
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPA framework to address the causes of violence against women and their children has been launched in Parliament House today. Developed by Our Watch in…
Improving the disability employment system
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPPeople with disability, their families, carers and employers are encouraged to provide feedback on a new discussion paper aimed at developing a National Disability Employment…
New intercountry adoption programmes with Poland and Latvia
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Government today announced new intercountry adoption programmes with Poland and Latvia. Both Poland and Latvia have a strong commitment to finding families within their…
1800RESPECT marks five years of service
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MP1800RESPECT is being contacted more than 100 times a day, highlighting the crucial role of the 24/7 national telephone and online counselling service. Now having…
Sky News with Chris Kenny
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE CHRIS KENNY: Lots on the news agenda today to take up with the Social Services Minister Christian Porter. He joins us live now from…
$115 million for Queensland’s homeless services
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPQueensland’s frontline homelessness services, especially those assisting homeless young people and the victims of domestic violence, will benefit from around $115 million over the next…
Helping communities celebrate diversity
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPThe Australian Government is investing $130,000 in 32 projects across Australia to help organisations host festivals and arts projects that celebrate diversity and unite communities.…
$20 million to help those who help others
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPCommunity organisations across Australia are now able to apply for a share of $20 million in grants to support and encourage the work of their…
2015 National Housing Conference
Speech by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE Thank you Ian. A good place to commence is by congratulating AHURI on this ninth biennial national conference and acknowledge the pivotal role AHURI…
Finalists announced for 2015 National Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPMinister for Social Services, the Hon Christian Porter MP today announced the selection of 27 finalists for the 2015 National Disability Awards. “The National Disability…
Register now for International Day of People with Disability
Media Release by The Hon Christian Porter MPOrganisations and individuals interested in marking this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) can now register their planned events Minister for Social Services,…
Sky News – PVO Newsday
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE PETER VAN ONSELEN: Christian Porter, how are you going to sell tough medicine in your portfolio area? Because, at the end of the day…
Channel Ten – The Project
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE PRESENTER: Now let’s talk through the Government’s proposed welfare changes. We’re speaking with Australia’s new Social Services Minister, Christian Porter. Christian, Joe Hockey said…
ABC RN Drive with Patricia Karvelas
Transcript by The Hon Christian Porter MPE&OE PATRICIA KARVELAS: The Federal Government has reworked its unpopular cuts to Family Tax Benefits, which were a centrepiece of the 2014 Budget. Christian Porter…