Indigenous women across the Northern Territory will be further supported to take the lead on addressing family violence in their communities with a $500,000 investment…
*** E & OE – Proof only *** It is with great pleasure that I speak in support of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family…
Minister for Sport Mark Arbib and Minister for the Status of Women Kate Ellis today launched the Women in Sport Media Grants, a new initiative…
The Australian Government will provide an additional $485,000 to support the six national Women’s Alliances in their work to advance gender equality in Australia. Minister…
The Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis today launched the next phase of the highly successful The Line campaign, which will encourage respectful…
Making sure women and men have an equal opportunity to participate in society and the economy is critical for the long term prosperity of our…
The Gillard Government will create opportunities for more Australians, particularly the disadvantaged, under a major workforce participation package. Australia’s economy is strong, with one of…
The Gillard Government will promote long term economic participation in some of the nation’s most disadvantaged communities. Across Australia there are disadvantaged communities who are…
The Gillard Government is improving support for Australians with disability to help them into work where possible, while providing an essential safety net for Australians…
Speech delivery location: Parliament House, Canberra *** Check Against Delivery *** I am pleased to be here today to represent Mr Richard Marles, Parliamentary Secretary…
Candles will be lit across Australia tonight to commemorate all those who have lost their lives to domestic violence, to mark the National Day to…
Australian community groups and sports clubs are being encouraged to take action to reduce violence against women and promote respectful relationships, with applications now open…
Musical artists Pez, Matuse and Maya Jupiter will feature on a free hip hop CD called Liner Notes, using the power of music to send…
Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis says she wants to see a boost in the employment of women in the fields of science,…
Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis has released new estimates today that show the cost burden to business of reporting on gender equity…
Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis has today announced the appointment of Ms Helen Conway as the new Director of the Equal Opportunity…
Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis has announced a suite of reforms to the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA)…
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, and Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, today said it is important for Australians…
On the centenary of International Women’s Day, the Australian Government has announced it will work with World YWCA to help young women in the Asia…
Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis has today announced a list of 98 organisations that have been awarded the EOWA Employer of Choice…
Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for the Status of Women Kate Ellis today welcomed the agreement of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General to implement a…
*** Check Against Delivery *** Yesterday was the centenary of International Women’s Day – a day for reflection and for joyous celebration. We reflected upon…
The Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis MP has officially launched the Australian Government’s new Gender Panel at Parliament House in Canberra. The…
Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis has welcomed international praise for Australia’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, which…
*** Check Against Delivery *** It is my pleasure to address the Commission on the Status of Women today on behalf of Australia. I begin…