Media Releases
One week to go: Bundle of joy for new parents as paid parental leave expands to 6 months
In one week, the Albanese Labor Government will deliver a major expansion of Paid Parental Leave, helping new parents spend more time at home with their newest family member.
Review to help strengthen outcomes for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse
The Australian Government has appointed former Commonwealth Ombudsman, Mr Michael Manthorpe PSM to lead the Eighth Anniversary Review of the National Redress Scheme.
Answering the call for extra support for South Australians
The Albanese Labor Government is boosting emergency relief support in South Australia, with an additional $2.47 million investment in The Salvation Army Phone Assessment Line, connecting people to help when they need it most.
Boosting outcomes for Australia’s most disadvantaged communities
The Albanese Labor Government is stepping up its work with communities to drive coordinated, locally led change under a new national Place Partnership Model – backed by almost $40 million – that will deliver better outcomes for children and families who need it most.
Investigation into historic Korea-Australia intercountry adoption practices
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to undertake an independent investigation into historic Republic of Korea–Australia intercountry adoptions.
Have your say on the next chapter of the Government’s plan to end violence against women and children
The Albanese Labor Government is today launching a major consultation to shape the next phase of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032.
Ngura Kutju launched to transform child protection in Central Australia
The Northern Territory, South Australian, Western Australian and Australian Governments in partnership with NPY Women’s Council have today launched a new tri-state child protection initiative in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.
National rollout of sexual violence legal services pilot now complete
The Albanese Government’s rollout of specialised and trauma-informed sexual violence legal services is now national with the commencement of funding for Victoria’s Justice Navigator pilot program in partnership with the Allan Labor Government
Protecting families from the weaponisation of child support
The Albanese Labor Government invested $183 million in this week's Budget to make the child support system safer, and to help more children get the support they are owed.
New grants to expand the impact of social enterprises in local communities
The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $2.64 million to help Australian social enterprises grow, create jobs and change lives, with applications for the latest round of the Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) grants opening today.
Albanese Labor Government extends Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial in Queensland
The Albanese Labor Government is helping more women get the help they need to safely leave violent relationships, investing over $18 million to extend the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial in Queensland for a further 12 months.
Extending access to First Nations led financial capability supports in the Northern Territory
The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $2 million to extend the successful Hoops for Wealth program, extending access to financial capability support for people experiencing financial vulnerability in the Northern Territory.
Landmark partnership to boost outcomes for East Kimberley children
A landmark agreement under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap has been reached to strengthen services and support for Aboriginal children and families in the East Kimberley.
Government releases annual report on economic inclusion
Today, the Albanese Government has released the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee’s fourth report on disadvantage and economic exclusion in Australia.
Strong action to tackle gambling harms
The Albanese Government is taking strong action to protect Australians, particularly children and young people, from the harms of gambling.
Emergency relief boost to support Aussies doing it tough
The Albanese Labor Government is providing an additional $11.7 million in funding to bolster emergency relief and financial counselling across Australia, including for communities recently impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
Changes to strengthen our social security system begin today
Millions of Australians are set to benefit from debt waiver updates and payment boosts that take effect from today.
Helping children who have experienced family violence to heal, recover, and thrive in 2026
Children and families in Inner West Sydney will continue to benefit from the Women’s and Girl’s Emergency Centre’s (WAGEC) Helping Children Heal program, thanks to a new $742,000 investment by the Albanese Labor Government.
Statement on the NACC’s Operation Myrtleford report
The Australian Government acknowledges the publication of the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s report of the investigation into the six persons referred to it by the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
Expanded access to specialised and trauma-informed sexual violence legal services pilots in NSW and Qld
Today, the Albanese Government has announced funding for specialised and trauma-informed sexual violence legal services pilots in NSW and Qld – representing another significant step in the national rollout of pilot services to support victims and survivors of sexual violence in their engagement with the justice system.