NSW leading the way with adoptions
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAdoption numbers are on the rise, for the first time in a decade, thanks in no small part to the incredible work being undertaken by…
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ACT new adoption resources a step in the right direction
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAssistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon. Zed Seselja, today welcomed the release of new information resources by the ACT Government,…
$2.7 million investment to improve the wellbeing of Logan’s families and children
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAustralia’s future depends on our children’s long-term wellbeing, and that’s why the Coalition Government is joining with the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to…
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting Communique
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaCommunity Services Ministers met in Darwin today and unanimously agreed more needs to be done at all levels of government to improve the safety and…
National Permanency reform for children in out of home care
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAssistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Zed Seselja, welcomed the unanimous agreement amongst the states and territories at today’s Community Services Ministers…
Skilled new arrivals take steps towards resuming their careers
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaNewly arrived humanitarian entrants have started to access a new pilot program designed to help them use their professional or trade skills and qualifications in…
Australian Government committed to world-class refugee settlement program
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaThe Australian Government completely rejects the tenor of the ABC report published on Monday (31 July) in relation to alleged mistreatment of refugees in Fairfield.…
Better focus on employment, English and outcomes under new humanitarian settlement program
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaThe Turnbull Government announced today the organisations that will deliver Australia’s redesigned settlement services supporting newly arrived refugees and humanitarian entrants. The new Humanitarian Settlement…
Australia’s refugee settlement success story continues
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAustralia’s successful refugee settlement story has reached another milestone with communities ready to welcome the last families of the additional intake of 12,000 Syrian and…
States welcome new housing and homelessness reform
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAssistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Zed Seselja, welcomed constructive discussions on housing affordability measures in the Federal Budget during today’s Housing…
Government-Thunder partnership eyes more runs on the board
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaThe Australian Government has provided an additional $50,000 to extend its partnership with the Sydney Thunder’s Cricket Leadership Program, the Assistant Minister for Social Services…
Celebrating our cultural diversity on Harmony Day
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaToday is Harmony Day – Australia’s largest multicultural celebration. Across the nation in schools, workplaces, community centres and sporting clubs, Australians will be celebrating our…
Multicultural Australia: United, Strong, Successful
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaToday the Australian Government reaffirms our commitment to multicultural Australia with the release of the statement Multicultural Australia: United, Strong and Successful. This statement outlines…
Child protection crisis worsening
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report released today, Child protection Australia 2015-16, shows the number of children in the out-of-home care system…
Increasing the emphasis on English, Education and Employment
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaOver the past six months, the Australian Government has undertaken significant reforms to change the way we approach the humanitarian settlement process. Today, the final…
ACT adoption reform good on paper, but the proof will be in the pudding
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAssistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Zed Seselja, today welcomed recommendations outlined in the domestic adoption report released by the ACT Government,…
Festival celebrates our diversity and national identity
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaThe Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Zed Seselja, joined thousands of people at one of Australia’s largest multicultural festivals in Canberra…
Innovative business partnerships creating jobs for new arrivals
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAssistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Zed Seselja, today visited a meatworks in Biloela, Queensland to see how an innovative…
Harmony Day event registrations now open
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAustralia’s annual celebration of our rich cultural diversity, Harmony Day, is now open for event registrations, the Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs,…
ABC News 24
Transcript by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaE&OE Johanna Nicholson: A new report reveals adoptions in Australia this year have plummeted to just 278, the lowest on record. The research, conducted by…
Adoption needs to be a priority
Media Release by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaAdoptions have dropped to the lowest level on record, according to the AIHW report: Adoptions Australia 2015-16 released today. “Around 30,000 Australian children have been…
Sky News – Karvelas Live
Transcript by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaE&OE Patricia Karvelas: My next guest is another Canberran and I will find out if he’s also rolled down, if he did the other day,…
Sky News – Speers Tonight
Transcript by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaE&OE David Speers: With me first tonight Liberal Senator Zed Seselja, the Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, and Labor MP Dr Anne…
Sky News – AM Agenda
Transcript by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaE&OE Kieran Gilbert: This is AM Agenda, with me now Liberal frontbencher Senator Zed Seselja. It’s the end of the year but obviously lots happening…
Sky News – NewsDay
Transcript by Senator the Hon Zed SeseljaE&OE Kristina Keneally: I’m joined now by the Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Zed Seselja. Thank you so much Minister for coming…