Media Releases
Safe and Supported Shared Decision-Making Committee
On Kaurna Country in Adelaide on 8 March 2024, the Safe and Supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Group (Leadership Group) and Community Services Ministers from across Australia came together for the first time as the Safe and Supported Shared Decision-Making Committee.
Investing and accelerating this International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, the Albanese Labor Government is recognising and celebrating the achievements of women in Australia and across the world whilst also acknowledging more must be done to address women’s safety.
Paying super on Government Paid Parental Leave to enhance economic security and gender equality
The Albanese Labor Government will continue its historic reform of Paid Parental Leave (PPL) and will pay superannuation on the Government payment from 1 July 2025.
Supporting WA victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence with additional safe accommodation options and front line service workers.
Joint Statement on Australian, State and Territory responses to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Disability Ministers welcome the historic final report of the Disability Royal Commission.
Indexation puts more in the pockets of millions of Australians
Around five million Australians will receive a boost to their social security payments when indexation takes effect later this month.
Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Communique
Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Communique 1 March 2024
More employers taking part in trauma-informed conversations around family violence
Australians have sought out information on the Government’s paid family and domestic violence leave with more than 3500 downloads in six months of the Small Business, Big Impact: how to support employees experiencing family and domestic violence leave podcast.
Negotiations underway for an Australian-Uruguay Social Security Agreement
The Albanese Labor Government has commenced negotiations with the Uruguayan Government on a bilateral social security agreement.
Three service providers to deliver new crisis accommodation pilot
The Miles Government has appointed three service providers to deliver a pilot program to help support victim-survivors experiencing, or at risk of homelessness because of domestic, family and sexual violence.
Unlocking tech industry career pathways for young people
The Albanese Labor Government is helping more young people, including those experiencing disadvantage or increased barriers to employment, receive training and experience for future careers in tech with the launch of a Virtual Work Experience Program.
Training for Faith Leaders and CALD Communities to extend care to women and children in crisis
Increased training for Faith Leaders and CALD Communities to better support women and children who experience family, domestic and sexual violence will be funded as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to ending gender-based violence in one generation.
More than 18,000 BetStop registrations in just six months
More than 18,000 Australians have signed up to BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register since it was launched by the Albanese Government six months ago today, demonstrating the significant impact this initiative is having to combat online wagering harms.
Further investment in innovative family, domestic and sexual violence responses
A new initiative to strengthen earlier intervention with men who choose to use violence will be trialled in five locations across Western Australia.
Inaugural Meeting of National Disability Data Asset Council
The Albanese Government is progressing its positive agenda to improve programs and services for people with disability by convening the first meeting of the National Disability Data Asset Council today.
Importance of play in closing the gap for First Nations families and children
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to supporting First Nations children, families and communities with a further investment to support culturally responsive toy libraries.
$14.4 million boost to provide relief for more Australians in need
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening the support available for Australians experiencing financial crisis with the announcement today of an additional $14.4 million in 2023-24 in funding for Emergency Relief and Food Relief across Australia.
Next Steps on Closing the Gap: Delivering Remote Jobs
The Albanese Government is announcing a new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program (RJED) that will help close the gap in employment outcomes by creating 3,000 jobs in remote Australia.
National Lived Experience Advisory Council to amplify the voices of people with lived experience of domestic, family and sexual violence
Twelve further members have been appointed by the Australian Government to join the first ever Lived Experience Advisory Council (Advisory Council) to amplify the voices of people with lived experience of domestic, family and sexual violence, at the national level.
More support for Australian families
The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to support Australian families and reduce cost of living pressures, by funding new and expanded toy libraries in growth corridors and for children with Autism, ADHD or developmental delays.