Former Origin Greats Indigenous Employment Expo
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** It is a pleasure to be here as you get ready to open the turnstiles for the inaugural Former Origin…
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Seniors to get better information on reverse mortgages
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn expanded information service will help older Australians make informed choices about reverse mortgage or equity release products. The Australian Government has committed a further…
BasicsCard roll out underway after successful launch: Alice Springs next
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPDetails of the rollout have been released today by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs , Jenny Macklin, and the Minister…
National Disability Awards finalists announced
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMinister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today announced the 15 finalists for the…
Deeming rates to be lowered
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is lowering the social security income test deeming rates. This is to reflect the recent reduction in interest rates and the impact…
Connecting families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA national rollout of 150 PlayConnect Playgroups over four years will help families and carers of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or ASD…
Pensioner financial investment revaluations complete
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMany pensioners will receive higher pension payments following the revaluation of their financial investments. Last weekend, Centrelink updated the value of pensioners’ listed securities and…
$1.2 million for renewable energy in Cape Barren
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn Indigenous community on remote Cape Barren Island will soon be able to use the sun and Bass Strait wind to generate much of its…
European Court decision lets down pensioners
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is disappointed by yesterday’s ruling from the European Court of Human Rights which continues to deny indexed pensions to hundreds of thousands…
Eminent Australian elected to UN Committee
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMinister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, today…
$50 note church gets a facelift
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin and Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts Peter Garrett have congratulated…
$1.7 million to help Machado Joseph Disease sufferers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today pledged $1.7 million to support Machado Joseph Disease (MJD) sufferers and their families in the Northern Territory. The Australian Government recognises…
Government welcomes Australian Employment Covenant
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government today signed the Australian Employment Covenant. The Prime Minister pledged Government support to the AEC earlier this year when the CEO of…
LIFE Luncheon – Caring for Indigenous Australians
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to first acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional owners of the land we meet on today. It…
$6.5 million extra for Indigenous housing in Tennant Creek
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today announced an additional $6.5 million for new Indigenous housing in Tennant Creek to tackle serious overcrowding in the community. These funds…
Major NT landmark returned to Traditional Owners
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Devil’s Marbles, one of the Northern Territory’s most recognised landmarks and a site of great spiritual significance to local Aboriginal people, was handed back…
Minister listens to locals on Indigenous employment programs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMinister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowdon, today listened to feedback in Alice Springs on planned Indigenous employment programs reforms.…
New agreement to deliver jobs in the Tanami region
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new agreement to create more Indigenous job opportunities in Central Australia’s Tanami region Indigenous communities was signed today in Yuendumu. The Tanami Regional Partnership…
Yuendumu pool officially opened
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Central Australian community of Yuendumu is today celebrating the opening of the new community pool built in partnership with the Australian and Northern Territory…
Tanami Regional Partnership Agreement
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I’m happy to be here today for this important occasion, the signing of the Tanami Regional Partnership Agreement. Today marks…
Official opening of the Yuendumu Pool
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP****Check Against Delivery**** Thank you for inviting me here today to open this fabulous new swimming pool in Yuendumu. I would like to acknowledge the…
Government’s response to the NTER review
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY FRAN KELLY: Well, the catch cry of the Rudd Labor Government has been closing the gap of disadvantage…
Western Suburbs Gathering Place 5th Anniversary
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I wish first of all to thank Caroline Briggs for her welcome-she is a Bunnerong elder and a traditional owner of the…
Response to the NTER Review
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY JENNY MACKLIN: Last week, the Government released the report of the independent Review of the NTER which found…
Government response to NTER review
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY KERRY O’BRIEN: Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin has rejected a key recommendation of the independent board reviewing the…