Budget 2008-09 Housing Statement
Statement by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPHello, I’m Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Housing. Having a roof over your head, and knowing you will continue to, is a fair expectation in a…
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National Rental Affordability Scheme – technical paper released
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek, today welcomed the release by the Prime Minister of a Technical Discussion Paper on the planned operation of the National Rental Affordability Scheme…
National Housing Supply Council members announced
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek, today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of the eight members of the National Housing Supply Council. Ms Plibersek said: ‘This follows the announcement…
National Stop Domestic Violence Day
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPNational Stop Domestic Violence Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about family and domestic violence and highlight the effects on victims and their families.…
National housing supply council chair announced
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek, today announced the appointment of Dr Owen Donald as the inaugural Chair of the National Housing Supply Council. The work of the National…
Speech to National Press Club
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPCheck Against Delivery Introduction I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Ngunnawal people. Last Sunday morning at…
Speech to the 2008 Planning Institute of Australia National Congress
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPE & OE – CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Introduction I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Gadigal people…
Ms Entrepreneur illuminates women in business
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAspiring and established business women will benefit from the creation of an innovative multimedia resource launched today. The Rudd Government is supporting the Ms Entrepreneur…
Applications open for Women’s Leadership and Development Grants
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government invites eligible non-government organisations to apply for grants of up to $100,000. This is the largest amount of funding ever provided through…
$150M to build new homes for the homeless
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAs part of its commitment to tackle homelessness, the Australian Government today announced the allocation of $150 million to build 600 new homes for the…
New Financial Literacy Fact Sheets for Women
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPA new Australian Government initiative will assist women who want to better manage their money. The Women Understanding Money fact sheets – published online today…
Opening Address to the 3rd Annual Housing Congress 2008
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPE & O E – PROOF ONLY Introduction Thanks Karen, Chairperson, SGS Consulting. Good morning conference speakers – in particular my colleagues the State Housing…
Government Holds Homelessness Roundtable
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Rudd Government today brought together experts from across the country to discuss new approaches to addressing homelessness as part of a forum of key…
Therese Rein to be patron for homelessness services
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced that Therese Rein has accepted the role as Patron of Common Ground Australia – a network of agencies seeking to…
New Housing Institute Chair announced
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government today announced that Rod Fehring will be the new chair of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). AHURI is a…
Developing more women leaders in sport
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAustralian women will have more opportunities to become leaders in sport with a new round of funding grants released today by the Minister for Sport,…
Figures show more homeowners and renters are feeling the pain
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPNew figures out today provide further evidence of a sharp rise in the number of Australians in housing stress. The AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth Report…
Homelessness Agenda Builds Momentum
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government’s priority to tackle homelessness was a key item of discussion at the meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Housing Ministers in Melbourne…
International Women’s Day – 100 years on
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government is proud to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day and reflect on the achievements and contributions of Australian women. The global…
“Women’s Business – Current issues and future agendas” colloquium
Speech by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPE&OE – PROOF ONLY Introduction Thank you Associate Professor Baird for your introduction. I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation,…
Government to build 100,000 affordable rental properties and kick-start housing construction reform
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPMedia Release by the Hon Kevin Rudd MP – Prime Minister The Australian Government today formally established a significantly expanded National Rental Affordability Scheme. The…
Minister visits HOME Advice Program service
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe Australian Government’s long term commitment to tackling homelessness was highlighted during a visit to Melbourne’s outer south-east today. The Minister for Housing and the…
Housing Affordability Falls to Record Lows
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPOctober, November and December 2007 housing figures released today by the Housing Industry Association show that housing affordability has dropped to an all time low.…
Minister announces homelessness whitepaper steering group members
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek MP, today announced two key appointments to the group that will oversee the development of the Governments’ plan to reduce homelessness in Australia.…
Consultation starts on Rudd Government’s First Home Saver Accounts
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPToday the Rudd Government is releasing the First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA) discussion paper outlining the proposed features of the accounts and how they would…