*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Good to be with you, Paul. PAUL BONGIORNO: Minister, going to the interest rate rise,…
E & O E – PROOF ONLY JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks very much. I’m very pleased to be here with my Ministerial colleague the Member for…
I want to first acknowledge the Eastern Arrente, Central Arrente and Southern Arrente people – on whose land we are meeting. It is a great…
The Australian Government has committed $200,000 to improve educational, employment and life outcomes for young Indigenous people across Shepparton and Echuca in Victoria. The Minister…
Vulnerable families and children at risk in Alice Springs will receive additional support through intensive early intervention programs to improve their health and wellbeing. The…
An important cultural site for the Arrernte people and a geographical landmark that was a beacon for early explorers is among six parcels of land…
REPORTER: Indigenous Affairs Minister, Jenny Macklin is in Alice Springs today to officially open the new Central Land Council building; to open a new safe…
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we meet on today, the Arrernte, and pay my respects to their elders past…
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments today opened a new women’s safe place in Alice Springs to provide emergency accommodation for large families escaping family…
The establishment of market gardens to produce fresh vegetables in remote Northern Territory communities, and the construction and renovation of community stores are among local…
A new 40-bed hostel is helping provide improved support and care for patients seeking renal dialysis treatment in Alice Springs. Topsy Smith Hostel, operated by…
The new Central Land Council head office, officially opened today, will be an important information, services and support hub for Indigenous Australians in Central Australia.…
*** Check on Delivery *** Thank you Mick for your introduction. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Wurundjeri people where we are…
The Australian Government is providing an additional $16.7 million over three years for community mental health carer respite and increased family support services for people…
On 24 May 2009, I announced that the Australian Government was taking the first step towards compulsory acquisition of the Alice Springs town camps. The…
On the 17th anniversary of the historic Mabo judgement, Native Title Representative Bodies are set to receive $45.8 million in additional funding to help address…
*** Check Against Delivery *** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we are meeting tonight. It’s almost a month…
The Australian Government has committed $200,000 to improve educational, employment and life outcomes for young Indigenous people across Shepparton and Echuca in Victoria. The Minister…
The Australian Government will sponsor the 2009 United Nation’s Media Peace Award for the Promotion of Aboriginal Reconciliation. This Award promotes understanding and awareness about…
*** Check on Delivery *** I acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land we are gathered this evening and pay my respects to their elders…
To mark Reconciliation Week 2009, Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin today launched new awards to recognise Australians who contribute to closing the gap between Indigenous…
An additional 800,000 eligible seniors will have access to cheaper rail fares from 31 May 2009 following a concession agreement reached between the Australian Government…
Low and middle income families will be assisted in moving to a low pollution future as a result of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Amendment…
The Australian Government today introduced legislation to create the statutory office of Coordinator General for Remote Indigenous Services. The Coordinator-General will drive the implementation of…
Today, schools and community groups across Australia are holding ceremonies and morning teas to mark the 12th anniversary of National Sorry Day. This coincides with…