Redefinition of PPL road to cultural change
Editorial by Hon Kevin Andrews MPSociety needs to value women in the workforce KEVIN ANDREWS MICHAELIA CASH As a society, we should do more to support women who choose to…
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Family education program can help couples and the bottom line
Editorial by Hon Kevin Andrews MPSTATES have always had an interest in the building blocks of their societies, namely families. Family formation and stability remain the essential catalysts for intergenerational…
Commonwealth doctors to assess new DSP claims
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPSocial Services Minister Kevin Andrews has announced Australian Government-contracted doctors will assess new claims for the Disability Support Pension from next year to achieve consistency…
ABC 936 Hobart with Ryk Goddard
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE…………………………………… RYK GODDARD: Last week we heard about a relationship between the Government that didn’t seem to be working to anyone’s benefit. This was Julia…
Matthew Guy elected new Victorian Liberal Leader
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPI am delighted that Matthew Guy has been elected Leader of the Victorian Parliamentary Liberal Party. Matthew is a high-achiever, whose Ministerial performance and achievements…
2GB with Ray Hadley
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE……………………… RAY HADLEY: Despite spending long periods overseas, lying about having cancer and faking his father’s death, 54 year old Ali Mahmood started receiving welfare…
ABC NewsRadio with Marius Benson
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE…………………………… SANDY ALOISI: Well the Prime Minister moved to hit the reset button for his government on Monday to set a new direction after what…
Address to the National Complex Needs Alliance
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Good morning and thank you for your kind invitation to speak here today. Building a strong and prosperous community As many of…
Address at the launch of the national action plan to combat human trafficking and slavery
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Minister Keenan. I would also like to acknowledge my Parliamentary colleagues, including Minister Cash and distinguished guests present here…
Sky Viewpoint with Chris Kenny
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE CHRIS KENNY: First up I want to talk about the fallout from the Victorian election and the ongoing problems that tough few weeks, well…
Divorce rate still too high despite decrease
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has welcomed a new report which shows the Australian divorce rate is on the decline, but says the figure…
$1 Million to Help National Sporting Codes Prevent Violence
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says the money will establish a sports grants bank from which national sporting codes can fund violence prevention activities.…
Australia signs new Social Security agreement with India
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Australian Government today signed a new social security agreement with the Indian Government which will make retirement easier for residents of both countries and…
Five years on: Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPToday marks the fifth anniversary of the Apology to the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants. The Anniversary is an important milestone for many of…
Media conference following an address to the Tasmanian Council of Social Services Conference, Hobart.
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE QUESTION: Tough sell today Minister? MINISTER ANDREWS: The unemployment problems in Tasmania have been long-term and require an approach that is going to get…
Address to the Tasmanian Council of Social Services
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Good morning and thank you Noel and Tony for your invitation to address TasCOSS today and for the work you do…
Address at the Australian Greek Welfare Society launch of the journey of new Greek migrants to Australia report, Immigration Museum, Melbourne
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning Thank you for your warm welcome. Thank you Voula for your presentation on The Journey of…
$1 Million Boost for Camp Quality Education Programme
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has announced $1 million in funding to support the Camp Quality Primary School Education Programme. Speaking at the launch…
Address at the Camp Quality Puppet Showcase Launch
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Tristan for that warm welcome and for the work you do as an Ambassador for Camp Quality. Simon Rountree.…
Keynote Address to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Lisa for that very warm welcome Thank you for having me with you at today’s luncheon. I acknowledge distinguished…
3UZ 927AM – Racing Ahead Programme – with Shane Anderson
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE SHANE ANDERSON: Good Morning Minister Andrews. MINISTER ANDREWS: Good morning Shane SHANE ANDERSON: It’s amazing to think a Federal Minister had a passion for…
3AW DRIVE with Tom Elliott
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE TOM ELLIOTT: Earlier on in the program I mentioned the day that my daughter came home, almost five years ago from the hospital after…
Opening address at the Family and Relationship Services Australia National Conference
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Michael for that warm welcome and for the all the work you do chairing FRSA’s board. It’s a pleasure to…
New family and domestic violence research
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women Senator Michaelia Cash say the announcement of approximately $3.5 million for…
National group to target illegal off-shore wagering
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPA new national working group will be established to tackle the increasing impact of illegal offshore wagering on Australian racing and sports. The new Illegal…