Community groups across Australia are marking the third anniversary of the Apology to Australia’s Indigenous peoples with a series of local events supported by the…
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today welcomed the release of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda’s first Social Justice…
Legislation introduced into Parliament today will support older Australians on the age pension to stay connected to the workforce through a new, more generous Work…
Legislation introduced into Parliament today delivers on the Government’s election commitments to help families meet the costs of raising children. Under significant reforms, the maximum…
*** Check Against Delivery *** This bill delivers on three significant government election commitments to support families and senior Australians. Work bonus for pensioners During…
The Prime Minister today tabled the Closing the Gap Prime Minister’s report 2011 in Parliament. The Australian Government is delivering improved services in areas including…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Desley Boyle has today tabled the Family Responsibilities Commission’s 9th quarterly report in the Queensland Parliament. The Commission…
The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin and the former Parliamentary Secretary for Victoria Bushfire…
Today’s comments by Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett on poker machines are wrong. Premier Barnett is simply scaremongering. On ABC 720 Perth today Mr Barnett…
A patrol coordinator has been appointed to help improve public safety in Alice Springs, as part of a joint government initiative. The senior sergeant from…
Vulnerable families in Alice Springs will have extra help to provide a safe, happy and healthy environment for their children. The Federal Minister for Families,…
The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, the Northern Territory Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, and the Northern Territory Minister for Central Australia, Karl Hampton,…
The Australian Government is today releasing the framework for the independent evaluation of the new model of non-discriminatory income management. The Government has now rolled…
The Australian Government today released legal advice (attachment below) on the Commonwealth’s power to legislate for important reforms to address problem gambling. The Prime Minister,…
The Australian Government will work to strengthen the health, social and economic benefits of swimming pools in remote areas of the Northern Territory, in response…
A festival showcasing Indigenous design, art, music and cuisine will today transform Port Macquarie into a colourful cultural hub with the help of Australian Government…
Eighteen remote communities across the Northern Territory will get better access to healthy and more affordable food thanks to a $50 million dollar funding package…
Almost 1200 Indigenous families in remote communities in the Northern Territory have improved housing after the Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) exceeded its…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** PM: Can I start by saying happy New Year. Happy New Year to Jenny Macklin who has…
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin today visited Westmead Hospital in Sydney to meet some…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** JOURNALIST: So Jenny, obviously it’s good news for mums that haven’t had their babies, what about the…
Expectant parents will have extra reason to celebrate New Year’s Eve tonight, with Australia’s first Paid Parental Leave scheme officially starting tomorrow. This is a…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** ELEANOR HALL: Several Federal Government programs will start up with the new year next week. One of…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks very much everyone for joining us here at the museum. If I could first…
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today met families and expectant parents for a baby shower at the Melbourne…