National Disability Insurance Scheme; Indigenous Affairs
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** DAVID SPEERS: You say the Government’s committed, completely committed to making this happen. Is it going to…
The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Productivity commission’s final report into disability care and support
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Labor Government today announced that it will start work immediately with states and territories on measures that will build the foundations for a…
Report provides important insights into Growing Up in Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNew research funded by the Australian Government has found that children in jobless families experience significantly worse outcomes in learning and cognitive development, social and…
News Limited shows us reconciliation is everybody’s business
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNews Limited has become the first Australian print news organisation to develop and implement its own Reconciliation Action Plan, setting out an agenda to strengthen…
Remote Indigenous Housing Targets exceeded
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore Indigenous people will benefit from new and refurbished houses, after the Australian Government exceeded its targets for improving Indigenous housing in remote communities. In…
Address to the Sydney Institute, Building the foundations for change
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** I would like to acknowledge the First Australians on whose land we meet – the custodians of…
Talking education at the Garma festival
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today officially opened the 2011 Garma festival at Gulkula in North East Arnhem Land. The annual event celebrates…
Working together to build stronger futures in the NT
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, is in Darwin today to continue discussions about the next steps in building stronger futures for Aboriginal people…
Celebrating National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday marks National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day – a chance to celebrate and show our support for Indigenous children across Australia. This year’s theme,…
National Carer Strategy – interview with Steve Vizard – 3MTR
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** STEVE VIZARD: Jenny, good to talk to you. JENNY MACKLIN: Hello Steve. STEVE VIZARD: I want to…
National Carer Strategy launch
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralia’s 2.6 million carers will receive improved recognition and support following the launch of the Gillard Government’s National Carer Strategy in Victoria today. The Minister…
Carers of children aged up to 16 years with Type 1 Diabetes to receive Carer Allowance
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government will extend eligibility for Carer Allowance for carers of children with Type 1 Diabetes. As part of the National Carer Strategy launched…
The Hon. Clyde Holding
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin today paid tribute to the longstanding and committed campaigner for the rights of Indigenous Australians, Clyde Holding, who…
Government receives the Productivity Commission’s disability care and support report
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today received the Productivity Commission’s final report into a long-term disability care and support scheme. In February last year, the Australian Government…
Disability Support Pension, Impairment Tables – Interview with Nick Grimm, ABC News 24
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** NICK GRIMM: Thanks for joining us today Minister. JENNY MACKLIN: Good morning Nick. NICK GRIMM: As we…
Disability Support Pension, Impairment Tables – Doorstop
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks everyone for being here today. The Government has just released the new Impairment Tables…
Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory – CAAMA Radio – Interview with Paul Wiles
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & OE – Proof only Subject: Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory PAUL WILES: The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin has been…
Clean energy future, outstations, SIHIP
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: First of all I’d like to say a very big thank you to everybody here…
Better care for younger people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that the Australian Government’s investment into an initiative to reduce the number…
A clean energy future for remote Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPRemote Indigenous communities will be able to access clean, affordable and reliable 24-hour power supplies through a $40 million investment, part of the Australian Government’s…
Second Liquor Licence buyback in Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Northern Territory Government has successfully negotiated the buyback of a second takeaway liquor licence in Alice Springs, with the support of the Australian Government.…
Sharing ideas to help build stronger futures
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin travelled to Kaltukatjara (Docker River) near the West Australian border today for community meetings to discuss the next…
Accommodation for remote Indigenous trainees and apprentices in Halls Creek
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new hostel in Halls Creek will provide a safe and affordable place to stay for up to 24 Indigenous people from remote areas of…
Work underway on new health accommodation facilities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNorthern Territory Health Minister Kon Vatskalis today toured the site of two new accommodation facilities at Royal Darwin Hospital. Mr Vatskalis said work is progressing…
Supporting pensioners and self-funded retirees in Fowler
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 27,000 pensioners and more than 500 self-funded retirees in the electorate of Fowler will receive assistance to help them do their bit to…