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…
An eminent person closely involved in the national apology on forced adoptions has been appointed to chair the working group charged with helping deliver on…
Good morning and thank you for joining me today to launch the Women’s Budget Highlights 2013. Gender equality continues to be at the very heart…
The 2013-14 Budget continues the Gillard Government’s commitment to supporting more Australian women into leadership positions, with additional funding of $4.3 million for BoardLinks over…
National Volunteer Week on 13-19 May is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia and this year’s theme – “Thanks a Million” –…
Good afternoon Thank you Andrew O’Keefe your warm welcome. And thank you to Donna for welcoming us all to Country. Before I begin, I would…
The Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, opened the inaugural White Ribbon International Conference in Sydney today by announcing $1 million a year…
The Australian Government is providing additional support to 14 organisations providing emergency relief to people impacted by the natural disasters in Tasmania and Queensland earlier…
The South Australian Government has become the first state to reach an agreement with the Australian Government on funding the historic pay increases already flowing…
A community-driven child safety initiative, Child Aware Approaches, will receive an additional $760,000 over two years from the Australian Government to strengthen prevention and early…
The Howard Government’s last Workplace Relations Minister and Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has today defended the extreme workplace laws he oversaw as Minister. He told…
The role of the National Children’s Commissioner in giving children a voice and a role in decision making was the focus of the fourth Children…
New research released today shows that the vast majority of people who participated in the Australian Government’s StepUP loan program found it had made a…
The Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, and Member for Banks, Daryl Melham, today met with members of Resourceful Australian Indian Network (RAIN)…
Thank you Prue. I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting, and pay my respects to their…
The Australian Government is providing $810,000 over the next four years to help communities better manage the impact of child abuse and neglect and deliver…
An Australian Government-backed affordable loans scheme which enables people under financial pressure to buy household essentials will be expanded into six regional and remote communities…