Extending the Cape York Welfare Reform Trial
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is providing $16.1 million to extend and expand the Cape York Welfare Reform trial which is making a real and lasting difference…
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Improving Indigenous lives through education and employment
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPYoung Indigenous Australians will be encouraged to stay in school and to make the transition to work, through a $257.6 million investment in education and…
Better start for children with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPChildren with disability affecting their development will have access to intensive early intervention services through the $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability initiative.…
New approaches to address disadvantage in targeted communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government will promote long term economic participation in some of the nation’s most disadvantaged communities. Across Australia there are disadvantaged communities who are…
Opposition backs away from support for pensioners
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPShadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has again demonstrated he can’t be trusted to be across the important issues which affect Australians’ lives, with the Opposition backing…
Budget 2011-12 – Getting Australians ready to work
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government will create opportunities for more Australians, particularly the disadvantaged, under a major workforce participation package. Australia’s economy is strong, with one of…
Supporting Australian families through a sustainable family payment system
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government is making important changes to the family payment system to make it fairer and simpler, and ensure its long-term sustainability. At the…
Supporting Australians with disability into work
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government is improving support for Australians with disability to help them into work where possible, while providing an essential safety net for Australians…
Low Income Tax Offset; Carbon price; Budget 2011; Skilled migration; Employment; Asylum seekers
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWarren Snowdon MP, Minister for Indigenous Health, Member for Lingiari *** E & OE – Proof only *** TREASURER: Good to see you all out…
Passing of Lionel Rose
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWe mourn the passing of Lionel Rose, a remarkable Australian and national hero. Mr Rose’s exemplary sportsmanship made him a role model and respected community…
Help for Australian Families on Lower Incomes
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government will deliver more timely tax assistance to 6.5 million Australian taxpayers on lower incomes to help encourage work and provide some modest…
Happy Mothers Day: More Australian Mums benefit from Paid Parental Leave
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralian mums have an additional reason to celebrate this Mothers Day, with more than 48,000 new and expecting parents having applied for Government-funded Paid Parental…
Significant step forward for Indigenous people in the Kimberley
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today welcomed the decision by Traditional Owners to vote in favour of signing an agreement with the Western Australian Government and Woodside…
Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thank you everyone. The Government welcomes the report that’s just been released today from the…
Supporting Australia’s volunteers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government is continuing its support of the nation’s volunteers with $16 million worth of grants now available to not-for-profit organisations. Applications opened today…
Australians encouraged to nominate for National Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that make a positive contribution to the lives of people with disability for the fifth annual…
Contribution to the OECD Meeting of Social Policy Ministers – Paying for the past, providing for the future
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSession Three – Paying for the Past, Providing for the Future *** Check Against Delivery *** Like many nations in the OECD, Australia faces the…
Opening remarks at OECD Meeting of Social Policy Ministers – Building a Fairer Future: the role for social policy
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPSession Two – Doing Better for Families *** Check Against Delivery *** Welcome to this breakout group on integrating service delivery for vulnerable families. I…
Address to OECD Forum: Tackling inequality – drivers and consequences of growing inequalities
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you Professor Freeman for your presentation. The gathering here at the OECD over the next two days presents a…
Community input on household assistance
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Gillard Government has established a working group of community sector leaders to help advise the Government on a generous assistance package for Australian households,…
Australia’s social policy agenda centre stage at OECD
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralia’s reforming social policy agenda will be highlighted at an international meeting in Paris this week. The Minister for Families, Community Services, Housing and Indigenous…
Helping young people transition from out-of-home care
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPTo give additional support to young people leaving out-of-home care, the Gillard Government is providing $1.5 million over the next three years to the national…
A better start for Indigenous children in Balgo
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFunding for a playgroup supporting Indigenous children and their parents will help build stronger families in Balgo, in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. The Minister for…
Further funding support for Warmun
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe remote community of Warmun in Western Australia will receive more than $8 million from Australian Government to help with its recovery following recent floods.…
Liquor Licence Buyback Continues In Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Northern Territory Government, with support from the Australian Government, has successfully negotiated the buyback of an Alice Springs takeaway liquor licence. After extensive negotiations…