Media Releases

Making online dating safer

Australians deserve to feel safe when they are using dating apps.

Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability 2024

Ambassadors for the 2024 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) have officially been confirmed.

New funding to support autistic Queensland women

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support inclusion and a sense of belonging in communities for Autistic Australians, with the commitment of $359,000 to Autism QLD.

Early intervention for adolescent young men and boys to end gender-based violence

Young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence will be supported through the establishment of a national early intervention trial.

New Auslan News Pilot to support the Deaf community

The Albanese Labor Government is reinforcing its commitment to inclusion and accessibility with the launch of a new pilot, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect and SBS.

Disability Reform Roadmap showcases Government plans for disability reform

The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to accountability and transparency in delivering landmark disability reforms through the release of the Disability Reform Roadmap for 2024 and 2025.

Super boost for new parents

New parents will now receive important superannuation contributions when they take time off to care for their babies, bringing Paid Parental Leave in line with other workplace entitlements.

National survey to provide insights into family, domestic and sexual violence workforce

The Albanese Labor Government has commissioned a national survey of the family, domestic and sexual violence workforce to improve supports for victim-survivors.

Retirement of the Secretary of Department of Social Services

Today, the Secretary of my Department Ray Griggs AO CSC has announced his retirement.

Public consultation on the development of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan

The Albanese Labor Government has further progressed its commitment to addressing family violence experienced by First Nations women and children, with public consultation opening on the design of a standalone National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan.

Investing to help keep women and children safe

The Albanese Labor Government is building on its significant investments to prevent family, domestic and sexual violence against women and children, and support those who experience it.

Consultation on Foundational Supports for Australians with disability

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to strengthen the disability ecosystem and improve the availability of supports outside the NDIS, with consultations around the design of Foundational Supports commencing this month.

Indexation and Commonwealth Rent Assistance boost to deliver timely cost of living relief for millions

More than five million Australians will benefit from an increase to their income support payment when latest indexation takes effect on 20 September 2024.

More support for communities and Australians doing it tough

The Albanese Labor Government is bolstering its support for Australians doing it tough with more than $10.3 million in funding to help build strong and resilient communities across the country.

BetStop helps thousands of Australians stop betting

BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register – has reached its first anniversary with over 28,000 self-exclusions.

$3.7 million towards new Changing Places facilities

People with disability are set to benefit from 31 new accessible bathroom facilities, thanks to the Australian Government’s $3.7 million investment into the next stage of the Changing Places initiative.

Building more Safe Places in Bendigo for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to ending violence against women and children with the funding of another Safe Places Emergency Accommodation project in Bendigo.

Improving the digital skills of refugee and migrant women

The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with 55 community organisations across Australia to improve the digital inclusion of refugee and migrant women.

Report of the Rapid Review of Prevention Approaches to End Gender-Based Violence

Today the Albanese Labor Government is releasing the report from the independent Rapid Review of Prevention Approaches to help stop gender-based violence.

Paying Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to provide greater support to Australian families by introducing legislation today which will pay superannuation on Government-funded Paid Parental Leave.