Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has today welcomed a report providing further evidence of Australia as a cohesive society. Mr Andrews welcomed the findings…
E&OE……………………………… NICK GRIMM: The Federal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says the Government will need to spend at least a billion dollars to rebuild…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Parliamentary colleagues; Vice Admiral Ray Griggs; Ladies and gentlemen. Can I begin by congratulating all those involved in bringing together this…
The Commonwealth Government will re-establish the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership to bring together government, community and business leaders to develop practical strategies to foster…
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Fred Chuah, JP Song Yumin, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China Melbourne Parliamentary colleagues – Bruce Atkinson Anna Burke Jenny…
Applications are now open for suitably qualified people or organisations to provide services as part of the Government’s Families and Children Expert Panel. Minister for…
E&OE SANDY ALOISI: (Inaudible) a review of pension recipients aged under 35 has found that 5000 people now receiving the DSP are able to work,…
The Australian Government has launched a trial in South Australia which aims to cut unnecessary red tape in the aged care sector. Minister for Social…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Carolyn for your warm welcome. I acknowledge the many members of the aged care sector who have gathered this…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has welcomed the findings of reports from two evaluations on income management indicating the initiative is having a positive…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has today reintroduced all the social services measures announced in the Budget in four separate Bills to Parliament. Mr…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Enzo for your kind words and thank you for the work you are doing as Chair of Foodbank Australia.…
In New Zealand, a person who applies for unemployment benefits has a 20 working-day period in which to complete required activities like prepare a resume…
E&OE LEON BYNER: Well as you know the Federal Government put through a Federal Budget, most of which has gone through. But some of the…
E&OE PATRICIA KARVELAS: Now while the nation’s eyes are on the terror laws, the Abbott Government has listed two social security budget bills for debate…
From tomorrow, more than 3.7 million pensioners will receive an increase to their payments, the second rise this year. Up to $11.50 extra a fortnight…
Speaking at the annual National Homelessness Conference on the Gold Coast, Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said the report, Journeys Home Research Report Number…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Pauline for that kind introduction and for the work you do as Chair of Homelessness Australia. To my friend…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Premier, the Hon Dr Denis Napthine; The Hon John Brumby; Ms Olivia Newton John; Professor Jonathan Cebon; Professor John Dewar; Parliamentary…
More than 3.7 million pensioners will receive an increase to their payments from 20 September, the second rise this year. Mr Andrews said single age…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you, Tony, for that kind introduction. As Minister for Social Services I preside over a Department that’s responsible for roughly…
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has applauded the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) for its work in striving for…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** I’d like to begin by expressing my appreciation to the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) and…
E&OE GREG JENNETT: Minister you are at the sharp end of what a lot of people would call the budget nasties, just how much engagement…
E&OE DAVID SPEERS: Minister thanks for your time. Firstly on the work for the dole changes the government is seeking, are you having much success…