Media Releases
New Commissioner to foster change for First Nations children and youth
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on our promise to protect and promote the rights of First Nations children and young people with the appointment of Australia’s first National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
Major funding boost for SA domestic, family and sexual violence programs
A range of innovative South Australian programs supporting women and children experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV), along with intervention initiatives, will be extended through a major funding boost under a renewed five-year deal with the Albanese Government.
Delivering Inclusive Employment Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is another step closer to delivering its $5.5 billion commitment to provide better employment services for people with disability and long-term illnesses through the establishment of Inclusive Employment Australia.
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.
Income apportionment Full Court of the Federal Court decision
The Albanese Labor Government acknowledges the decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in Matthew Chaplin v Secretary, Department of Social Services.
Funding boost for vital Find and Connect services
The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $940,000 in the Find and Connect Support Services program, strengthening its commitment to support Forgotten Australians, Care Leavers and Former Child Migrants.
Enhancing the Lives of First Nations Children and Families
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $9.8 million in child and family organisations to ensure all Australian children have the best start to life.
$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.