Media Releases
$14.7 million to strengthen sexual assault laws and prevent harm
The Albanese Government is investing $14.7 million to strengthen the way the criminal justice system responds to sexual assault and prevent further harm to victims through the justice process.
Albanese Government will ban credit cards for online wagering
The Albanese Government will ban the use of credit cards for online wagering, stepping up its commitment to protect vulnerable consumers from gambling harms.
Central coast youth to benefit from community program funding boost
The Albanese Labor Government is investing more than $700,000 in two organisations to deliver innovative projects to improve the lives of young people on the Central Coast of New South Wales.
Doubling support for young carers to continue their education
A funding boost of almost $10 million by the Albanese Labor Government will allow Carers Australia to increase financial assistance to young carers so they can continue their education while caring for a loved one.
Economic development funding boost for Cape York communities
Cape York First Nations communities are the latest to benefit from the Albanese Labor Government’s investment of up to $23 million to support greater economic employment and independence in the former Cashless Debit Card sites.
East Kimberley communities to receive economic development funding boost
The Albanese Labor Government is investing funding to support job opportunities, economic development and promote self-determination and choice in former Cashless Debit Card program sites.
Extra relief for flood-affected Queensland and Western Australian communities
The Albanese Labor Government is today announcing an additional $4.4 million to 83 Emergency Relief and Food Relief providers across Queensland and Western Australia to support Australians who have experienced recent flood events and related cost of living pressures.
Ceduna communities to benefit from funding boost
The Albanese Labor Government is investing funding to support job opportunities, economic development and promote self-determination and choice in former Cashless Debit Card program sites.
Funding boost to make workplaces more accessible
The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to boosting employment for Australians with disability by increasing funding for Auslan services and building modifications that make workplaces more accessible.
Government responds to findings of Standing Committee inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence
The Albanese Labor Government has tabled the official response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence.
Action plans and extra support for former Cashless Debit Card communities
The Albanese Labor Government has committed to extending existing support services and delivering a range of new initiatives in former Cashless Debit Card program communities following consultation on what those communities need.
Latest ANROWS research shines light on community attitudes towards violence against women
The 2021 National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey (NCAS) released today reaffirms why the Albanese Labor Government’s continued commitment to ending gender-based violence is a priority.
Fairer child support for separated families
The Albanese Labor Government will take the first step to make the child support system fairer for children in separated families with the introduction of legislation.
Jobs secured for hundreds of workers with disability after successful takeover of Activ Foundation worksites
The employment future of hundreds of people with disability in Western Australia has been secured today with Activ Foundation to transition their large-scale worksites to Workpower Inc.
New research reveals extent of gambling harm to Australian families
Research released today by the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed the extent of harm gambling is causing to Australians.
Government marks ten year anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions
On the tenth anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions, the Albanese Labor Government will remember the mothers and families affected by forced adoptions and announce $700,000 in funding for delivery of trauma-informed support services.
New report underscores importance of Early Years Strategy
The latest report card into the wellbeing of Australian children by UNICEF Australia and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has reinforced the need for a Commonwealth Early Years Strategy to improve outcomes for young children.
Reflecting on safety this International Women’s Day
Today marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across Australia and the world.
Closing the Gap Implementation Plan delivers for First Nations families
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing its support of First Nations communities and investing in programs to reduce the rate of the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.
Parents to benefit from Paid Parental Leave changes to support gender equality
The Albanese Labor Government has taken the next step in improving paid parental leave to ensure it is working for modern families.