Media Releases
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.
Boosting cohesion, connection and community for vulnerable people across Australia
Neighbourhood houses are at the heart of communities across Australia, helping more than 400,000 people each week to feel welcome, safe and connected.
Consultation begins on options to stop family violence perpetrators accessing their victims’ super after death
The Albanese Government is determined to ensure that superannuation is used to provide financial security and dignity, not used in ways that entrench harm or reward abuse.
Backing our family, domestic, and sexual violence frontline workforce
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a 72% funding boost for our frontline family, domestic, and sexual violence workforce
Emergency relief funding boost for Jewish communities in Sydney
The Albanese Labor Government is providing almost $64,000 in additional funding to bolster vital Emergency Relief support for Sydney’s Jewish House, making sure Jewish Australians can access support when they need it.
Community Services Ministers' Meeting
A meeting between the Community Services Ministers (CSM) occurred on Friday 20 February 2026 on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne.
Joint meeting of Community Services Ministers and Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council
On Friday 20 February 2026, the Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council and Community Services Ministers came together in a joint meeting for the first time.
Changes to social security payments from March 20
A number of changes to social security payments, rates, and limits will commence from 20 March 2026. Thanks to indexation, more than 5 million recipients, including over 2.5 million Age Pensioners will see more money in their bank account every fortnight.
Major funding boost for Victoria’s domestic, family and sexual violence response
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are investing an extra $180 million to support women and children experiencing family, domestic and sexual violence in Victoria.
First ever dedicated plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children
Today, the Albanese Labor Government is launching Australia’s first standalone plan that strives for a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children can live free from violence.
Independent Commissioner to boost outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its promise to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people with the introduction of legislation that establishes a dedicated, independent national advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, backed by $33.5 million in new funding.
Support on the way for communities hit by natural disasters this summer
The Albanese Labor Government is providing more than $1.7 million in additional disaster support for communities in Victoria and Queensland affected by recent fires and flooding.
Christmas boost for Australians in need
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting Australians doing it tough over the holiday period and high-risk weather season with an additional $2 million in food and material aid relief across Australia.