Media Releases

$3.8 million of new funding for Aboriginal-led community safety

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working together to build a safer New South Wales for Aboriginal women and children experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence by investing $3.8 million in a first-ever domestic and family violence specific Aboriginal Community Safety Grant program.

$27.2 million of additional support for National Redress Scheme applicants

The Albanese Labor Government is boosting assistance for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse with $27.2 million in additional funding to support services for National Redress Scheme applicants.

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.

More cost of living relief for over 2.4 million recipients from 1 July

From 1 July 2025, a range of rates, thresholds, and limits will increase by 2.4 per cent to ensure they keep pace with the cost of living.