Media Releases by The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP

Tony Abbott’s paid parental leave sham

Tony Abbott’s latest thought bubble on paid parental leave creates massive uncertainty for Australian families and businesses. His sham policy has no detail, no costings…

New housing for homeless Tasmanians

Tanya Plibersek and Tasmanian Minister for Human Services Lin Thorp today visited the site of the Levenbank homeless facility at Ulverstone, which is being revamped…

Passing of Ruby Hunter

Today we mourn the passing of Ruby Hunter, a talented and inspirational Aboriginal singer and songwriter. Her death overnight at her home at Killarney in…

Minister visits refurbished Vincentian House

Tanya Plibersek today visited the refurbished Vincentian House in the inner Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, which provides accommodation and services for homeless families with…

Street to Home program launched in the ACT

Tanya Plibersek and ACT Minister for Housing, Joy Burch today launched ‘Street to Home‘ – an assertive outreach service aimed to help homeless people sleeping…

Weekly payments for vulnerable Australians

Vulnerable Australians will have the option to receive their regular income support payments weekly under legislation introduced into Parliament today. The Social Security and Family…