Check against delivery I would like to thank the Council to Homeless Persons and Domestic Violence Victoria, for inviting me to speak this morning. I…
Queensland organisation, Young Parents Program will receive almost $250,000 over the next three years under the Australian Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women…
The Australian Government is investing an additional $130,000 to the National Women’s Alliances to ensure women across Australia have a strong voice on the issues…
Indigenous young people in Griffith, NSW will benefit from almost $160,000 as part of the Australian Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and…
Australian men are today encouraged to swear an oath never to commit, never to excuse and never to remain silent about violence against women, in…
Women in Alice Springs will benefit from around $125,000 as part of the Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022.…
The Australian Government will partner with the Australian Rugby League (ARL) to run a $250 000 campaign in local rugby league clubs to prevent violence…
The Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, today launched a $1.1 million workplace program combating violence against women. Ms Ellis said the White…
Forced marriage and slavery-like practices will become a crime under draft legislation to combat people trafficking and slavery, released as part of today’s Fourth National…
E and OE only STUART BOCKING: A report’s revealed 60 per cent of women are retiring with no superannuation. Just over 70 per cent of all…
It is great to be here with you today. As Minister for the Status of Women, it is my job to highlight and address the…
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities in NSW will benefit from an educational campaign funded through the Australian Government’s National Plan to Reduce…
Thirty Australian businesses committed to advancing women in the workplace were recognised today at the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency’s Business Achievement…
Community organisations, not-for-profit organisations and local government bodies are being encouraged to apply for Federal Government funding to deliver education projects to young Australians, aimed…
High school students in Canberra will benefit from a sexual assault prevention program funded through the Gillard Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women…
Please check against delivery. At the official opening of the Pacific Women’s Empowerment Policy Dialogue, I would like to emphasise Australia’s commitment to reducing violence…
Australia and the United States today reaffirmed their commitment to work together to prevent violence against women in the Pacific. Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and…
Australia is expanding its assistance over the next four years to help Vanuatu improve services for women who have experienced physical and sexual violence. Announcing…
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for inviting me here today for this most momentous occasion: the first roundtable forum of the African…
Minister for the Status of Women Kate Ellis has announced new funding today for Western Australian community organisations to take action to reduce violence against…
Tonight, women across Australia will come together to stand up for their right to live lives free from violence. For over 30 years Reclaim the…
Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for inviting me here today to the Gender and Women’s Rights Workshop at the Commonwealth People’s Forum. Many of…
Minister for the Status of Women Kate Ellis and Minister for Social Inclusion and Member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek have announced new funding today two…
A South Australian community organisation will receive more than $242,000 over the next three years as part of the Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence…
The Gillard Government has stepped up the fight against labour trafficking, granting more than $485,000 in funding for five organisations to combat slavery and human…