Social Justice Report 2007
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma, today launched the Social Justice Report 2007. The Social Justice Report focuses on family violence…
The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Out of the chaos
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY First I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet. I also want to thank the organisers…
New school hostel for Cape York
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWork on a new secondary school student hostel in Weipa that will be home to around 120 boarders from Indigenous communities will start this year…
250 New Indigenous Jobs in Cape York
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPWestern Cape Indigenous communities are set to share the economic benefits of the flourishing mining activity in the region with the creation of 250 new…
Building leadership among Indigenous women
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPUp to 70 Indigenous women from Cape York communities are being offered the opportunity to participate in a leadership workshop in May. Families, Housing, Community…
$10 million proposal to create Indigenous jobs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA world heritage listed rainforest environment will be protected and Indigenous jobs created under a $10 million plan to build an eco-tourism transit hub outside…
Increased support for more than 3 million Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom tomorrow, more than 3 million seniors, carers and people with a disability will receive increased financial support from the Rudd Government. The Rudd Government…
Rudd Government tackles Indigenous smoking rates and Health Workforce in next down payments on closing the gap
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government today announced two significant new policy initiatives at today’s landmark Indigenous Health Equality Summit. These are important steps in the Government’s commitment…
Nominate for the National Disability Awards 2008
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPNominations are now open for the National Disability Awards 2008. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs , Jenny Macklin and Parliamentary Secretary…
Review of the Northern Land Council
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA review of the Northern Land Council will be undertaken following recent events which warrant investigation. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs,…
Homelessness Agenda Builds Momentum
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government’s priority to tackle homelessness was a key item of discussion at the meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Housing Ministers in Melbourne…
Pension Changes 20 March 2008
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA number of changes to the pension system will come into effect on 20 March. More than 3 million Australians will receive increased financial support…
Providing peace of mind for the people of Galiwinku
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPGaliwinku, one of the Northern Territory’s (NT) largest and most remote Indigenous communities, will have a fully operational, permanent police station by January 2009 as…
$4.6 million for Northern Territory Youth Projects
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPrograms to curb alcohol and drug abuse and anti-social behaviour among young people in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities are receiving a $4.6 million injection of…
Boosting health and environmental safety in NT communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPPractical, on the ground measures to improve the health and environmental safety of Indigenous communities are being rolled out in the Northern Territory as part…
Addressing Machado Joseph Disease on Groote Eylandt
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has committed $100,000 to address Machado Joseph Disease (MJD) in the Groote Eylandt region through the Anindilyakwa Land Council. The disease is…
Rudd and Carpenter Governments to Deliver Income Management Trial
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian and West Australian (WA) Governments will introduce income management trials in selected WA communities, including the Kimberley, to help protect children identified at…
Closing the Gap – Building an Indigenous Future
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY First I would like to pay my respects to the traditional owners of this land the Ngunnawal people. I’ve been a guest…
Pressures on Working Families Linked to Low Fertility Rates
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe release of a new study, Fertility and Family Policy in Australia, reveals ongoing pressures on working families are preventing many women from having children.…
Launch of Banking for the Future Report
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn Indigenous financial literacy report released today highlights a strong need for partnerships between government and businesses to deliver financial support to Indigenous people. The…
Rollout of Income Management to Aboriginal Town Camps in Darwin, Palmerston and Adelaide River
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Rudd Government will today commence quarantining welfare payments in town camps in Darwin, Palmerston and Adelaide River and the Belyuen community as part of…
R-Rated Restrictions Bill Introduced In Parliament
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA Bill was introduced into Parliament today to amend the Broadcasting Services Act 1992, the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Act 2007 and the Aboriginal…
Opening Address to The 5th National Housing Conference
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thanks for the opportunity to speak here today. Now in its 5th year, your conference provides an invaluable opportunity for all sectors…
Indigenous Remains Repatriated From Sweden
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIndigenous Australian remains held by Sweden will be returned following a landmark handover at Lund University. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous…
Mackay floods
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Prime Minister today announced that the Federal Government would provide additional assistance to Mackay residents seriously affected by the floods. The Australian Government Disaster…