Launch of The National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPGood morning and thanks for being with us this International Women’s Day – for the launch of Australia’s first National Action Plan on Women, Peace…
The Hon Julie Collins MP
First National Action Plan to empower and protect women and girls in conflict zones
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Gillard Government has today, International Women’s day, unveiled a landmark national plan to protect women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations around the…
Supporting women in sport
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPMinister for Sport Senator Kate Lundy and the Minister for the Status of Women Julie Collins today encouraged women aspiring to be leaders in sport…
Launch Of ‘Get On Board (Even Better – Become The Chair)’
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPThank you Carol [Schwartz] for your kind introduction and for inviting me here today. Before I begin I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners…
Netball Australia receives grant to prevent domestic violence
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPYoung netballers will benefit from an educational campaign on reducing violence against women, as part of the Australian Government’s partnership with sporting organisations to foster…
The Line Campaign
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPGood morning. Before I begin I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting on today and pay…
UN Women Australia Forum – International Women’s Day Activities 2012
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPGood afternoon. I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners on whose land we meet today and pay my respects to their elders past and present.…
Canberra students discuss respectful relationships
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins MP, and the Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann MP, today visited Canberra Grammar School – a…
Equal opportunity for women in the workplace amendment bill 2012
Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MPThis Bill amends the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999. Gender inequality is a significant disincentive to women’s workforce participation. Improving women’s…
New Bill to improve gender equality in the workplace
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Australian Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to improve gender equality in Australian workplaces. The Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins…
Australian delegation at UN Commission on Status of Women
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralia has presented its country statement at the 56th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, in the…
Labor leadership, ABC Radio Drive Hobart with Louise Sanders
Transcript by The Hon Julie Collins MPLOUISE SAUNDERS: Can I ask you first about the mood, the tone inside the party room this morning, for the ballot. JULIE COLLINS: Well, I…
Headspace Hobart officially open for business
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralia’s newest headspace was officially opened in Hobart today by the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler. headspace Hobart is the 33rd headspace…
Campaign on violence against women finalist in international award
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Australian Government’s violence against women social marketing campaign, The Line, is a finalist in an international award for innovation, the Minister for the Status…
Australians in need gaining greater access to affordable loans
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPAustralians under financial pressure are gaining greater access to Australian Government backed affordable loans to provide essentials for their homes, the Minister for Community Services,…
Fair Work Australia ruling on Social and Community Services Sector Award, Sky News PM Agenda
Transcript by The Hon Julie Collins MPASHELIGH GILLON: Joining me from more from Hobart is the Community Services Minister, Julie Collins. Good afternoon to you Julie, you are also the Minister…
138 outstanding Australian women recognised
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPOne hundred and thirty eight women have been honoured in the general division of the Order of Australia in the 2012 Australia Day Awards. The…
Helping families reach their savings goals
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPMore than 3200 Australians have used the Saver Plus program over the past 18 months to save for their children’s or their own education, and…
New report into child protection in Australia
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPA new report released today confirms the need for all levels of government to continue to work together to reduce and prevent child abuse and…
Salvation Army spreading the spirit of Christmas
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins, today helped wrap gifts and hand out food and toys at the Salvation Army’s Clarence Doorways Centre in…
Twenty-nine Aboriginal trainees graduate in Sydney
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPTwenty-nine Aboriginal students have new industry-specific skills and job opportunities, following their graduation from school based traineeships at a ceremony in Sydney today. Minister for…
Collins in the new Gillard Ministry
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Federal Member for Franklin, Julie Collins MP, was today named as the new Minister for Community Services, the Status of Women, Indigenous Employment and…
New service to help 400 vulnerable young people
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe CREATE Foundation’s new Newcastle office opened today to support up to 400 young people transitioning from out of home care in the Hunter region…
National Communities for Children forum
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPThe Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services, Julie Collins today opened the Communities for Children National Forum, in Glenelg, South Australia. Ms Collins said the two-day…
Supporting grandparent carers
Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MPGrandparent carers will be able to share experiences and build their parenting skills through 25 new peer support groups which were launched today by the…