Child Protection Framework
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY LAURIE OAKES “SUNDAY” INTERVIEW WITH JENNY MACKLIN MP, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs LO:…
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Artwork unveiled to mark the apology
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA calligraphy version of the Apology Motion was unveiled today by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at Parliament House to mark the 10th anniversary of National…
Helping protect Australia’s children from abuse and neglect
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPBoosting and retaining high-quality foster carers is one of a range of measures canvassed in a discussion paper released today by the Australian Government aimed…
The Long Walk with Michael Long
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPI will join former AFL champion Michael Long today on The Long Walk from Federation Square to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Long Walk…
Keynote speech to the Jesuit Social Services Dinner
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCheck Against Delivery It’s been said of the Jesuit order that you are men IN the world but not OF the world. Active, driven, accomplished.…
Pensioners, Eddie Mabo
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY CARY: One wanted the specifics, and we’ve talked a lot about the pension over the last few days,…
Kicking goals on and off the field
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe AFL’s Flying Boomerangs Leadership Program is helping young Indigenous players kick goals on and off the field. Twenty-five young Indigenous football players are participating…
Beyond Mabo: Native title and closing the gap
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP2008 Mabo Lecture CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Beyond Mabo: Native title and closing the gap. First I acknowledge the traditional owners – the Wulguru-Kaba and Bindal…
New Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk and Dog Operations Unit
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian and Northern Territory (NT) Governments are joining forces to reduce criminal activity and illegal trafficking of drugs and alcohol in the Katherine region…
Historic Agreement for Groote Eylandt region
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIndigenous people in the Groote Eylandt region will benefit from an historic Regional Partnership Agreement (RPA) signed today between the Australian Government, the Northern Territory…
First residential boarding facility on Tiwi Islands
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe first residential boarding facility on the Tiwi Islands was officially opened today at Pickertaramoor on Melville Island. Three family group homes have been constructed…
Discussion paper on Indigenous employment reforms
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA discussion paper to encourage debate and ideas on economic development and jobs for Indigenous Australians was released today by the Australian Government. The Government…
Budget
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPJENNY MACKLIN: We do recognise that many many families are under very serious mortgage stress. Those people who are trying to save for a home…
Inquiry To Review Better Support For Carers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPI am pleased the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth has announced a parliamentary inquiry to investigate how carers can…
Certainty and security for seniors and carers
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPStatement by the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon Jenny Macklin, MP Carers perform a vital role in our community…
Every Child Matters – a national conference on children and young people with disability and their families
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCheck Against Delivery I would like to acknowledge the Woiworung people, the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered today. First let…
Working Together to Improve School Enrolment and Attendance
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPEncouraging parental responsibility will be central to a new approach to ensure children are enrolled at and attending school. The Australian Government will provide $17.6…
Closing the gap – $666 million for NT Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has committed $666.1 million to fund practical measures in Northern Territory (NT) communities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous families…
Debit Card to Improve Income Management
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is introducing a new debit card to make it easier for people on income management to put food on the table for…
New Seniors Health Card and Family Payment Compliance
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNew rules and compliance checks for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) payments and Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards will ensure payments and concessions are correctly targeted to…
$2.2 Billion to Tackle Housing Squeeze and Homelessness
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is tackling housing affordability and homelessness with a Budget housing package investing $2.2 billion over the next four years on boosting rental…
Simpler and Fairer Family Payments
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPImprovements will be made to the Baby Bonus and Family Tax Benefit (FTB) under a simpler and fairer family payments system. The Australian Government is…
$622.6 Million to Replenish Rental Property Stocks
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe new National Rental Affordability Scheme will help create up to 50,000 new rental properties across Australia at a cost of $622.6 million over the…
Income Management Trial to Help Protect Children in Western Australia
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWorking in partnership with the Western Australian Government, the Australian Government will provide an $18.9 million package to implement income management and financial literacy skills…
$1.2 billion for Closing the Gap for Indigenous Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is delivering $1.2 billion over five years, including 37 2008-09 Budget measures, towards closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The…