Media Releases
Albanese Labor Government to cut a further 20 per cent off all student loan debts
The Albanese Labor Government will cut a further 20 per cent off all student loan debts, wiping around $16 billion in student debt for around three million Australians.
Albanese Labor Government to make student loan repayments fairer
The Albanese Labor Government will raise the minimum repayment threshold for student loans and cut repayment rates to make the repayment system fairer for all Australians with a student debt – around 3 million people.
Government and philanthropy partner to empower communities
The Albanese Labor Government is co-investing alongside philanthropy to develop a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the needs and aspirations of local communities and addressing entrenched disadvantage.
More support for communities to address child sexual abuse
The Albanese Government is investing $12.8 million to better equip existing specialist and community support services to respond to child sexual abuse and children displaying harmful sexual behaviours.
More housing for vulnerable women with New Generation Catherine House
More women in South Australia will be assisted to access crisis accommodation and recovery services, with confirmation that a New Generation Catherine House is to be built in Adelaide’s CBD.
National Children’s Week highlights Australia’s commitment to kids
National Children’s Week marks an important opportunity for the Albanese Labor Government to reiterate its commitment to a brighter future for Australia’s children.
Supporting community-led action to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $10.89 million for nine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations to support campaigns and services that help children to develop healthy relationships to prevent gender-based violence before it starts.
Review of BetStop launched
The Minister for Communications has appointed Mr Richard Eccles to lead the first statutory review of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register.
$150 million in grant funding to ease financial pressures for Aussies doing it tough
The Albanese Labor Government has committed around $150 million each year to supporting Australians experiencing financial hardship with the opening of multiple grant rounds today for Financial Wellbeing and Capability programs.
Sixth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse.
New advertising campaign calls for more young people to volunteer
The Albanese Labor Government has launched an awareness campaign today to encourage young people to consider taking up a volunteer role to strengthen the nation’s volunteering sector.
Trial underway to help school-aged boys develop healthy masculinities
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $3.5 million to support three innovative projects promoting and encouraging healthy perceptions of masculinity among school-aged boys.
Draft National Carer Strategy open for public consultation
Australia’s three million unpaid carers are the unsung heroes of our nation, and the Albanese Labor Government is making sure they are recognised, valued and empowered in their vital work.
Negotiations to begin for an Australia-Mongolia Social Security Agreement
The Albanese Labor Government is entering into negotiations with the Mongolian Government on a bilateral social security agreement.
Paid Family and Domestic Violence leave helping workers cope in crisis
An independent statutory review of the Albanese Government’s paid family and domestic violence leave has found the program is succeeding in supporting the financial security of those escaping or experiencing violence.
Better protections for telco customers experiencing domestic and family violence
The Albanese Government has taken an important step to strengthen protections for telecommunications customers experiencing domestic and family violence, by ensuring they can access timely support when they need it most.
New Specialist Disability Program open for tender
The Albanese Labor Government’s vision of a New Specialist Disability Employment Program that puts participants back at the centre is one step closer to being realised with a request for tender now open.
Establishment of the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to achieving better outcomes for First Nations children, young people and their families.
More emergency and crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing violence
Today the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP) grant round opens, with $100 million allocated for new crisis and transitional housing for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence, and older women at risk of homelessness.
Appointments to the Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group
The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Karyn Baylis AM as the new Chair to the Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group.