The Hon Jenny Macklin MP

High Court decision – Doorstop, Canberra

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E & OE – Proof only Subject: High Court decision, Australian Labor Party JOURNALIST: The High Court has just thrown out a case involving alcohol…

Canberra work experience for future Indigenous leaders

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More than 100 Indigenous secondary students from 56 schools converged on Parliament House today to begin a week of work experience with the Australian Government.…

Families set to benefit from indexation increases

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About 1.7 million families will soon receive a boost in their family payments to help them make ends meet. Through indexation and the start of…

More support for workers with disability

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The Australian Government will inject an extra $4 million into Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) to support them as they move toward our vision for supported…

Transcript of interview, ABC Hobart with Leon Compton

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Subject: DisabilityCare Australia; gender issues LEON COMPTON: Jenny Macklin is the Minister for Disability Reform. Jenny Macklin, good morning. JENNY MACKLIN: Good morning, Leon. LEON…

Transcript of Interview, ABC 24 with Lyndal Curtis

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Subject: offensive menu at Liberal fundraiser; gender issues LYNDAL CURTIS: Jenny Macklin, welcome to ABC News 24. JENNY MACKLIN: Thank you Lyndal. LYNDAL CURTIS: Now…

Delivering DisabilityCare Australia for Sydney’s inner west

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People with disability, their families and carers came together in Burwood today to celebrate DisabilityCare Australia, the national disability insurance scheme, being rolled out across…

Delivering DisabilityCare Australia for St George

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People with disability, their families and carers came together in St George today to celebrate DisabilityCare Australia, the national disability insurance scheme, being rolled out…

Delivering for Seniors in Bankstown

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Seniors in Bankstown and St George are benefitting from higher pension payments and more support to stay connected with family, friends and the community thanks…

Delivering DisabilityCare Australia for Gosford

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People with disability, their families and carers came together in Gosford today to celebrate DisabilityCare Australia, the national disability insurance scheme, being rolled out across…

New Australian Law Reform Commission inquiries announced

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Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC today released draft terms of reference for the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to inquire into: Native Title law – Twenty…

Transcript of doorstop, Canberra

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Subject: New closing the gap target, better schools, polling, Tony Abbott’s cuts to the bone JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks very much everyone for joining us here…

New early education target for Indigenous children

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The Gillard Government will build on its work to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage with a new closing the gap target to ensure Indigenous…

Wages increase is good news for new mums and dads

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Today’s decision to increase the minimum wage is good news for thousands of Australian families who will receive higher payments under the Gillard Government’s Paid…

Death of Yothu Yindi singer

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We have today lost a great Australian voice in the efforts towards reconciliation. We have lost a uniquely talented musician, a passionate advocate for Aboriginal…

Geelong to be headquarters of DisabilityCare Australia

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The Gillard and Victorian Governments announced today that the head office of DisabilityCare Australia will be located in Geelong. This will create around 300 new…

More financial counsellors to help problem gamblers

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Fifty new financial counselling positions across Australia will increase access to free counselling for people affected by problem gambling. The Minister for Families, Community Services…