Media Releases by The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
Government establishes new national telephone counselling service to help reduce domestic violence and sexual assault
Australians who have experienced, or are at risk of, physical or sexual violence will have access to a new national telephone counselling service. Minister for…
Government launches two new anti-domestic violence initiatives
The Australian Government today announced two initiatives to address domestic and family violence. Funding has been provided for a new project to raise awareness amongst…
Stimulus supports local jobs and delivers affordable housing in Hervey Bay
Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek today inspected a five unit development that will provide new affordable homes in Pialba. The project has been developed by…
Jobs Fund supports young people in Bundaberg
Minister for Housing and Status of Women Tanya Plibersek today visited the Salvation Army (Queensland) Property Trust’s ‘Experience the Change’ project in Bundaberg. The Salvation…
Stimulus supports local jobs and delivers affordable housing in Bundaberg
Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek today inspected a 10-unit development that will provide new affordable homes in Bundaberg. The project has been developed by Dream…
Next generation of female sport leaders announced
Minister for Sport Kate Ellis and Minister for the Status of Women Tanya Plibersek today announced the recipients of the 2010-11 Sport Leadership Grants and…
More than 1,500 affordable rental homes in Queensland
Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek and Queensland Minister for Housing Karen Struthers have announced that 1,532 new affordable rental homes will be built as part…
Australia welcomes the establishment of UN Women
Australia welcomes the establishment of the new United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, to be known as ‘UN Women’. The…
Works underway at Wayside Chapel
Redevelopment of the Wayside Chapel began today, with the turning of the first sod on the construction site of the new buildings. Minister for Housing…
New training package to assist aged care workers
The Australian Government today announced a training package that will assist aged care providers dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people. The package,…
Legislation to Strengthen Anti-Discrimination Laws for Families
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today introduced legislation to provide stronger discrimination protections for Australians with family responsibilities. “These changes will ensure that our anti-discrimination laws meet…
$310,000 for International Womens Day Centenary
Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, has announced $310,000 to mark the centenary of International Women’s Day in 2011. “8 March 2011 marks…
Rudd Government provides $3.1 million to improve homelessness services
The Rudd Government today announced $3.1 million in grants to trial new, integrated services to assist homeless people. Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek, announced the…
Rudd Government Launches New Respectful Relationships Campaign
Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek today joined recording artists Lisa Mitchell, Maya Jupiter, Pez and Tenielle Muslin, to launch a $17 million…
More than 1,000 affordable rental units in Canberra
More than 1,000 affordable rental units will be built for students at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra thanks to the Rudd Labor Government.…
159 Women recognised in Queens Birthday 2010 Honours List
Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, today congratulated the 159 women recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2010 Honours List. “I congratulate the many…
Stimulus delivers 12 new affordable homes for seniors in Blaxland
Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek and Member for Macquarie Bob Debus today inspected a 12 unit development to provide affordable homes for seniors in Blaxland.…
18 new affordable homes for seniors in Springwood
Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek and Member for Macquarie Bob Debus today inspected the site of UnitingCare’s 18-unit development at Springwood that will provide affordable…
Rudd Government delivers affordable housing for seniors in St Marys
Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek and Member for Lindsay David Bradbury today inspected a 20 unit development to provide affordable homes for seniors in St…
Housing Affordability Fund to deliver 10 urban renewal projects in NSW
Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek and NSW Minister for Housing Frank Terenzini today announced a new partnership that will invest $43 million in urban…
Stimulus delivers new affordable housing in Liverpool
Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek and NSW Minister for Housing Frank Terenzini today inspected a 45 unit development that will provide new affordable homes…
Stimulus delivers new affordable homes for seniors in Rosemeadow
Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek and NSW Minister for Housing Frank Terenzini today inspected a 57 unit development that will provide new affordable homes…
Common Ground Camperdown Gains Development Approval
An innovative project in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Camperdown to help homeless people move from the street to a home has been given development…
National Rental Affordability Scheme round four calls for applications
Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek today announced that round four applications for the National Rental Affordability Scheme round will open on June 14. This round…
New Business Toolkit for Indigenous Women
The Australian Government today released a new Business Toolkit for Indigenous Women, aimed at providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across Australia with information…