ABC 774, Drive
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE PATRICIA KARVELAS: Mr Andrews welcome to the program. MINISTER ANDREWS: Thank you Patricia. PATRICIA KARVELAS: Last week I heard a speech by Treasurer Joe…
Hon Kevin Andrews MP
Welfare spending data now online
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPFederal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has announced that from today, more comprehensive and easier to use income support data will be available online.…
Address to the Melbourne Institute
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you very much Patricia, ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great privilege to be here at this importance conference again this year.…
Sky News – Richo Program
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE GRAHAM RICHARDSON: And thanks for staying with us here on Richo. In, I’m not sure, it’s from our Melbourne Studio I think is Kevin…
Stronger Relationships Trial Begins
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCommitted couples can now register online for a $200 subsidy towards the cost of relationship education and counselling services, under the Australian Government’s Stronger Relationships…
ABC 7:30 with Sarah Ferguson
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE & OE SARAH FERGUSON: Australia’s $100 billion welfare system is facing its most significant overhaul in 15 years. In its first interim Report the…
ABC 24 Capital Hill
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE MARK SIMKIN: Well, six weeks of consultation have now begun. The Social Services Minister is obviously attracted to many of the interim recommendations. He…
ABC 24, Capital Hill
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE MARK SIMKIN: Well, six weeks of consultation have now begun. The Social Services Minister is obviously attracted to many of the interim recommendations. He…
ABC AM
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE CHRIS UHLMANN: Kevin Andrews is the Social Services Minister. Kevin Andrews, how many people do you believe are on disability pensions that shouldn’t be…
Sky Agenda
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE KIERAN GILBERT: With me now the Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews. Mr Andrews, thanks for your time. This interim McClure report into the welfare…
Address to the Sydney Institute
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you ladies and gentlemen. A child fidgets aimlessly in a classroom, his mind wandering off to other interests. He can hardly…
Interim Report Proposes a Simplified Welfare System
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says an interim review of Australia’s welfare system has put forward a simplified payments structure with four basic payment…
3AW Morning Programme
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE PRESENTER: Good morning to you Kevin Andrews. MINISTER ANDREWS: Good morning. PRESENTER: So Mr Andrews the idea is to stop people going on permanent…
Launch of the Second Action Plan to reduce violence against women and their children
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Senator Cash, and I also thank you for the leadership you have taken in developing this Second Action Plan,…
Committee Confirms Labor Pork Barrelling
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPMinister for Social Services Kevin Andrews says more evidence has emerged showing Labor’s failed $100 million Building Better Regional Communities program (BBRC) was nothing more…
Support For Indigenous Sexual Abuse Survivors in Queensland
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPIndigenous survivors of child sexual abuse will now have access to specialised support services with a $350,000 Australian Government Investment in Link-Up Queensland Aboriginal Corporation.…
Hypocritical Macklin Doesn’t Get It
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPLabor has shown once again that it is incapable of understanding the Coalition’s budget measures by continuing its campaign of scaremongering and lies to Australian…
ABC News Radio, Drive, with Tracey Holmes
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPTRACEY HOLMES: (inaudible) so called income management for aboriginal people. Territory Health Minister Robyn Lambley said her government had to fight the Commonwealth to get…
The art of associating together
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThank you Dr Goldie for your kind introduction to the Civil Society 20 or C20, as it is commonly known. I was reflecting on your…
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card portability to be extended
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPCommonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) holders will soon be able to travel overseas temporarily for an extra 13 weeks before having their card cancelled. Minister…
Opening address to the Anglicare Australia CEO Forum
Speech by Hon Kevin Andrews MP***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Ladies and gentlemen, it’s great to be here this morning and can I begin by thanking you – the leaders of front-line…
Establishing the National Centre for Excellence for Civil Society
Media Release by Hon Kevin Andrews MPThe Centre for Social Impact is preparing advice for the Australian Government outlining the best models for establishing the new National Centre for Excellence for…
ABC News 24 Capital Hill with Lyndal Curtis
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPLYNDAL CURTIS: (inaudible) whether you thought it worked, the New Zealand model worked to move people off welfare and into long term employment? MINISTER ANDREWS:…
Sky Agenda with David Lipson
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPE&OE DAVID LIPSON: Minister Andrews thank you for your time. Patrick McClure says that he will propose a simpler architecture for the welfare system that…
4BC Brisbane, Breakfast with Ian Skippen and Loretta Ryan
Transcript by Hon Kevin Andrews MPIAN SKIPPEN: News this morning and he’s in town, Minister Kevin Andrews is on the line with us. There’s a, well, an interesting thought this…