Media Releases
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: Parliament House to be illuminated orange
Today, the Albanese Labor Government renews its commitment to building a safer Australia - where every woman and child can live free from gender-based violence - as we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and support the United Nations’ global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: 40% funding boost to 1800RESPECT
Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Albanese Labor Government is announcing an almost 40% funding boost for 1800RESPECT as more Australians than ever before are identifying signs of violence and contacting 1800RESPECT for help.
Election commitment fulfilled with $8 million funding boost to protect women’s rights at work
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are jointly working to make sure women have access to important legal advice and representation on workplace issues with the establishment of a new Working Women’s Centre in New South Wales.
Volunteers in over 3,800 organisations to get a helping hand
The Albanese Labor Government is bolstering its support for the nation's volunteering sector with $9.5 million awarded through the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants round (Volunteer Grants) to help not-for-profit community organisations.
Huge boost to help Aussies navigate tough times
The Albanese Labor Government is boosting food relief and financial wellbeing support funding by 25 per cent to help ease cost-of-living pressures for half a million Australians.
Bundle of joy for new parents as Paid Parental Leave changes to arrive Tuesday
From 1 July 2025, Albanese Labor Government reforms to Paid Parental Leave begin, giving around 180,000 families a year more flexibility and support at one of the most important times in their lives.
One in three men report using intimate partner violence
More than 1 in 3 Australian men (35%) aged 18-65 years have used intimate partner violence in their lifetime, with an estimated 120,000 men nationally each year starting to use it for the first time.