*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Cassandra for inviting me to address this conference of the Australian Council of Social Services and for your warm…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** “Don’t expect to see any of that money again.” I wonder how many times people in this room have heard that?…
E&OE RAY HADLEY: As I mentioned earlier people who are fit to work have been relying on Centrelink for the past 23 years we’re told…
E&OE CHRIS UHLMANN: Over the weekend there appeared to be more conflicting messages coming from the Abbott Government, this time on welfare reform. The Minister…
E&OE KIERAN GILBERT: Kevin Andrews thanks for your time. A lot to discuss, first of all the notion of possible drug testing for those on…
More than 500 Afghan nationals who were employed in support of Australia’s mission in Afghanistan, together with their families, have now been granted visas to…
E&OE PRESENTER: Are politicians allowed to change their mind? Here is a short version of Joe Hockey back in his student days talking about university…
Income management will be rolled out to the Ceduna region of South Australia from July 2014 for one year and will continue in six other…
A greater emphasis on early detection is vital if Australia is to reduce the impact for kidney disease, Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews said…
E&OE DAVID SPEERS: Back to the Budget though and a lot of the battle today and indeed through the course of this week has been…
E&OE PRESENTER: As promised we’ve got the Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews on the line, good morning to you Kevin. How are you this…
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you Tim for shining a light on the realities of kidney disease and its impact on the nation’s health. I’d like…
E&OE EMMA ALBERICI: Returning to Federal politics now and the Government’s attempts to sell the merits of its Budget against accusations that the pain involved…
E&OE CHRIS SMITH: One of the more impressive aspects of the Abbott Government’s first budget was the changes to unemployment benefits. Their philosophy is for…
E&OE PRESENTER: With us this morning is the Federal Minister for Social Services, Kevin Andrews. Kevin Andrews good morning and welcome. MINISTER: Good morning Tim.…
E&OE PRESENTER: With me from the Federal Government is the Minister for Social Services, Kevin Andrews, Minister good afternoon. MINISTER: Good afternoon Louise. PRESENTER: Do…
E&OE PRESENTER: One of the biggest gripes that Australians have with the Budget is they say it isn’t fair. But new modelling from the National…
QUESTION: With me today is Kevin Andrews who’s the Federal Minister for Social Services. Thank you for joining us Minister. MINISTER: Good morning Cameron. QUESTION:…
E&OE MARIUS BENSON: Kevin Andrews, polls have found a clear majority of voters think the budget is not just tough but unfair, and now professional…
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Fiona for that warm welcome. I appreciate this opportunity to convey a few thoughts on the appropriate scope and…
JOHN MCGLUE: Minister welcome to Drive, good to have you here. MINISTER: Thank you very much John. JOHN MCGLUE: Kevin Andrews the mantra we’re hearing…
The Coalition Government’s zero tolerance approach to violence against women and children was reiterated today with the announcement of a new National Research Agenda. Minister…
LISON CARABINE: Kevin Andrews good morning. MINISTER: Good morning Alison. LISON CARABINE: Kevin Andrews, the Senate will block about half of the $37 billion worth…
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you Virginia. I’d also like to acknowledge: Professor Edwards; Justice Faulks; My parliamentary colleagues – both state and federal; Members of…
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you Brian for that kind introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, I was delighted to be invited today to tour this facility; a…