To mark the start of National Homeless Persons’ Week, the Federal Labor Government has re-affirmed its pledge to halve the rate of homelessness and provide…
A new report shows that Federal Labor has surpassed its 40:40:20 gender representation target for Australian Government boards two years ahead of schedule. “Women now…
It’s great to be here this afternoon with all of you. I’d like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which…
The Federal Labor Government and the ACT Government will invest almost $17 million of joint capital and recurrent funding to provide long-term, stable accommodation and…
Subjects: National Foundation to Prevent Violence against Women and their Children E & OE JULIE COLLINS: It’s great to be here today with the new…
A new national foundation has been created to engage and raise awareness in the community on the prevention of violence against women and their children.…
Thank you Michael for your kind introduction and good morning everyone. I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land we…
A year after the Queensland Government cut funding to the state’s Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Services (TAAS), the Federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness Julie…
Joint Transcript with: Bill Shorten MP Minister for Education Minister for Workplace Relations E & OE JULIE COLLINS: It’s great to be here today with…
TRANSCRIPT OF PRESS CONFERENCE 936 ABC Hobart E & OE SUBJECTS: Violence against women; Labor party reform; asylum seeker policy Louise Sanders: More than a…
The Federal Labor Government will invest $3 million to support vital research looking at ways to prevent perpetrators of violence against women from reoffending. Minister…
The introduction of greater flexibility for endorsed charities participating in the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is set to make the scheme more attractive to…
SUBJECTS: Opening of DisabilityCare Hobart office; Liberal Party online advertising JULIE COLLINS: Today is a great day for Tasmanians with a disability. This week has…
The Hobart office of DisabilityCare Australia was officially opened today by Commonwealth Minister for Community Services and local Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins. “The…
A new panel of 12 experts will provide key advice to Government on services and projects to improve support for people who have been affected…
Minister for the Status of Women Julie Collins is, this week, leading an Australian Government delegation to Bangladesh, representing Australia as Commonwealth Chair-in-Office at the…
Opening remarks I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Chair, ministers, officials and delegates. Before I start, I’d like to say how deeply saddened I…
Foodbank Australia will be able to deliver more food to Australians in need thanks to a $300,000 funding boost from the Australian Government. The Minister…
The Australian Capital Territory today reached an agreement with the Australian Government on funding the historic pay increases already flowing to the territory’s Social and…
The Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins, today called for expressions of interest from people who want to be part of a working group to…
A new $20.6 million subsidy scheme will put the purchase of energy saving household appliances within reach of low income Australians across the nation. Minister…
Women will be better supported to break into traditionally male-dominated industries following the launch today of a new toolkit for employers. Minister for the Status…
More Australians will be able to access free confidential financial counselling thanks to a funding boost from the Gillard Government. An additional $340,000 will take…
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet – the Gadigal People of…
Opening remarks Thank you for that very kind introduction and for inviting me to speak to you this morning. I would like to start by…