Media Releases
Boosting job opportunities for people with disability
The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to create an inclusive labour market where everyone has the opportunity to work.
More than $6 million in funding for a renewed ACT and Federal Government partnership on ending gender-based violence
The Albanese Labor Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending gender-based violence in the nation’s capital through the renewed five-year National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses (FDSV National Partnership).
New programs to end gender-based violence in Queensland communities
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to address domestic and family violence, investing over $8.1 million in new Men’s Wellness Centres in Queensland.
More than $75 million boost for gender-based violence services in Queensland
The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with the Queensland Government to boost funding for frontline critical family, domestic and sexual violence services in the state.
Regional NSW supported to prevent domestic and family violence
The Albanese Labor Government is addressing rates of domestic and family violence, investing $2.86 million to set up two new Men’s Wellness Centres in regional New South Wales.
Negotiations for social security agreement with Sweden to begin
The Albanese Labor Government will soon commence negotiations with the Swedish Government on a bilateral social security agreement.
Helping First Nations women and children leave violent relationships in Broome
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting First Nations women and children living in Broome, Western Australia to leave violent intimate partner relationships.
First Nations peoples high on agenda for crisis accommodation expansion
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its goal to end gender-based violence in one generation, with more crisis accommodation services for First Nations communities.
Embedding the right to paid family and domestic violence leave in our workplaces
The Albanese Labor Government is reaffirming its commitment to end violence against women and children in one generation, today releasing the response to the independent review of the paid family and domestic violence leave.
Creating a more accessible Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to building inclusive communities in Australia, where people with disability, including those with complex needs, can experience our extraordinary country.
Helping women in Dubbo leave violent relationships
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting women and children living in Dubbo to leave violent intimate partner relationships.
Men’s Wellness Centre to improve First Nations safety in Lakes Entrance
The First Nations communities of Lakes Entrance in Victoria are set to benefit from a new Men’s Wellness Centre, as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s efforts to address domestic and family violence.
Men’s Wellness Centre to improve safety for First Nations families in Yalata
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing in its efforts to address domestic and family violence, funding a new Men’s Wellness Centre that will deliver culturally responsive and safe programs to First Nations men in Yalata, South Australia.
$15.7 million in additional funding to combat family violence in Tasmania
The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with the Tasmanian Liberal Government to provide additional funding for frontline services under a renewed five-year National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses (FDSV National Partnership).
Removing barriers to inclusion for people with disability
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to safe and inclusive communities for people with disability as part of its initial response to the Disability Royal Commission.
Increased funds to address gender-based violence in South Australia
The Albanese Labor Government has secured another renewed five-year National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses with the South Australian Malinauskas Labor Government.
Investing in early intervention to address violence against women and children
The Albanese Labor Government has announced additional funding for three early intervention support services for men, including those who perpetrate or experience family and domestic violence.
Boosting the financial security of Australians doing it tough
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening the financial futures of Australia’s most vulnerable people.
Investing to promote higher quality supports for NDIS participants
Ensuring every NDIS participant has access to the highest quality supports will be the focus of two new pilots to commence this year.
Legislation to establish national code to prevent and respond to sexual violence in higher education
The Albanese Labor Government has today introduced legislation to establish a mandatory National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.