Media Releases
New $43 million partnership with WA to address family and domestic violence
The Albanese Labor Government is working in partnership with the Cook Labor Government to take significant steps towards ending gender-based violence in one generation.
Funds flowing for new crisis and transitional housing
The Albanese Labor Government has announced that 42 projects across Australia will receive a share of $100 million building hundreds of new crisis and transitional homes for thousands of women and children impacted by family and domestic violence, and older women at risk of homelessness.
Supporting young children with disability or developmental concerns
The Albanese Labor Government is extending the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) to support young children with disability or developmental concerns, their families and carers.
Two years of employees receiving paid family and domestic violence leave
Today marks the second-year anniversary of the Albanese Labor Government’s introduction of paid family and domestic violence leave.
Equipping and empowering vulnerable young mothers to thrive in Brisbane
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient.
Joint statement on Australian state, territory and local government response to the launch of the updated Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Australian Federal Government, all state and territory governments and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), have today reaffirmed their commitment to building a more inclusive Australia, where all people with disability can participate on an equal basis, through the release of the updated Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.
Updated Australia’s Disability Strategy to improve the lives of people
All governments have reaffirmed their commitment to building a more inclusive Australia, where all people with disability can participate on an equal basis, through the release of the updated Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031.
Centre of Excellence to shape the future of disability employment
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to an inclusive Australia where everybody has the opportunity for secure, fairly paid work – including people with disability.
New Chief Executive for Geoscience Australia
Experienced public servant and chief executive Ms Melissa Harris PSM will take up the role of Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s key government geoscience organisation, Geoscience Australia, in February.
Delivering for Northern Territory communities
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver for Central Australian communities by funding prevention and intervention initiatives to address gender-based violence, along with supporting new job opportunities and boosting economic development through two key programs.
More Safe Places for women and children experiencing violence in the Northern Territory
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering for the Northern Territory, with additional funding to provide 56 safe places for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence.
Investing in Community-led Men’s Wellness Centres to help stem violence
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to supporting families, children and communities in the Northern Territory and to help address the disproportionate rates of gender-based violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Strengthening support for Australia’s young carers
Australia’s unpaid young carers deserve our support, and the Albanese Labor Government is committed to assisting them to engage in education and pursue their study goals while navigate their caring roles.
Strengthening the National Debt Helpline
The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring vulnerable Australians experiencing financial stress and hardship have the support they need to manage their finances.
New Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Today, the Prime Minister has announced that I will take on the role of Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme following the retirement of the Hon Bill Shorten MP.
Autistic teens to learn about the power of artificial intelligence
The Albanese Labor Government is empowering young Autistic people in Western Australia to improve their education, employment and social engagement through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Release of the first National Autism Strategy
Today the Albanese Labor Government has launched Australia’s first National Autism Strategy and an associated Action Plan dedicated to improving inclusion, support and life outcomes for all Autistic Australians.
Social enterprises to grow their impact with federal funding injection
The Albanese Labor Government is taking action to tackle entrenched disadvantage by supporting social enterprises working with communities in need, through its Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Capability Building Grants.
New trial project to help reduce the number of First Nations children in out of home care
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting a trial project to help prevent First Nations children from entering the child protection system and restore First Nations families in inner Sydney.
Media release: Streamlining Norfolk's Employment and Vet Services
The Australian Government is committed to supporting Norfolk Islanders build their future, with a new streamlined employment and VET assistance program to roll out from July 1 next year.