E & OE – proof only JENNY MACKLIN: Last night a critical piece of legislation passed through the Australian Parliament. This legislation will do two…
Nearly 60 per cent of Government Business Managers (GBMs) working in Northern Territory Indigenous communities report that views towards income management have shifted favourably since…
The Australian Government’s legislation to deliver major welfare reforms passed the Senate last night. The reforms aim to increase parental responsibility, fight passive welfare and…
The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment to re-instate the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA) in the Northern Territory. The Social Security and Other…
From 1 July 2010, the Baby Bonus, paid in 13 fortnightly instalments, will increase by more than $100 to $5,294 through indexation, benefiting around 270,000…
Indigenous students from across the country have converged on Parliament House today to undertake a week of work experience with the Australian Government. The Minister…
Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) will receive an additional $4.5 million in 2010-2011 to allow them to continue to support over 19,000 workers with disability across…
Senior National Party senator, Fiona Nash today confirmed the deep split in the Coalition on Tony Abbott’s unfair and extreme paid parental leave sham. Tony…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: I’m very pleased to be here in Brisbane today with all these families, mums, dads,…
An increase in police in remote Northern Territory Indigenous communities is helping build trust, leading to more reports of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect.…
For the first time in Australia’s history women on low incomes will have access to Paid Parental Leave giving them greater financial security when planning…
E & OE – proof only NICK MCCALLUM: Last night there was history in Australia. For the first time we now have a paid parental…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** JOURNALIST: Jenny Macklin joins us now, Federal Minister for Families and Communities. Jenny Macklin, good morning to…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** MIKE SMITHSON: Well as I said many people say it’s overdue, long overdue, legislation has finally been…
Indigenous men who are working to tackle family violence in their communities are receiving almost $550,000 from the Australian Government to support their efforts. The…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** MARIUS BENSEN: Jenny Macklin, you and the Prime Minister were looking fairly celebratory about the paid parental…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks everyone for coming at such short notice. Legislation for Australia’s first Paid Parental Leave…
Legislation for Australia’s first Paid Parental Leave scheme today passed the Parliament. This is an historic day and a major win for Australian families. Australian…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** STEVE PRICE: Jenny Macklin was there yesterday, she is the Minister for Families, good morning to you.…
E & OE – Proof only FRAN KELLY: Well, to respond, we’re joined now by Jenny Macklin, the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and…
E & O E – PROOF ONLY Transcript from joint press conference with the Prime Minister in Canberra. PM: The Government is committed to a…
The Lakes Entrance community will be able to access a range of services in one convenient location following the official opening of the Lakes Entrance…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** Press conference with the Hon Kevin Rudd MP – Prime Minister PM: This is about something really…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** DAVID SPEERS: Minister, thanks for joining us. JENNY MACKLIN: My pleasure. DAVID SPEERS: A lot of tough…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** TRACEE HUTCHISON: Well three years after the Federal Government intervention in the Northern Territory that saw the…