Media Release: New funding to tackle youth homelessness
The Morrison Government has partnered with the NSW Government to support young people at risk of homelessness while they complete education or training and find fulfilling work.
Media Release: Improving access to public buildings for Australians with a disability
The Morrison Government has today released the findings of its second review of the legislation which ensures Australians living with disability have equal and dignified access to public buildings.
Media Release: September indexation delivers boost to pensions and allowances
More than 5 million Australians will benefit from a boost to their social security payments from 20 September to help them keep up with the changes in the cost of living.
Media Release: Jehovah’s Witnesses now participating in the National Redress Scheme
Jehovah’s Witnesses has now joined the National Redress Scheme allowing survivors of this institution to have their applications progressed.
Media Release: National Summit sets priorities to end gendered violence in Australia
The National Summit on Women’s Safety has asked all Australians to confront the unacceptable scourge of family, domestic and sexual violence and provided meaningful and constructive actions for change.
Media Release: National Summit key step towards ending violence against women
The Morrison Government is hosting the National Summit on Women’s Safety on 6 and 7 September which is the culmination of extensive consultations to develop the next National Plan to end violence against women and children.
Media Release: Creating a future free from sexual violence and harassment
The Morrison Government is committing more than $29 million to develop new primary prevention initiatives to address sexual violence and harassment across the nation.
Media Release: Australia to trial domestic violence deterrence program
The Morrison Government is committing $4.2 million to trial a new domestic violence deterrence program as part of our commitment to end violence against women and children.
Media Release: Increased access to the National Redress Scheme for Indigenous Australians
Retta Dixon Home will now be covered by the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse allowing survivors to have their applications progressed.
Media Release: Paid Parental Leave Scheme amendment to support parents in lockdowns
The Morrison Government is ensuring expectant parents in lockdown areas can access Paid Parental Leave when their newborn arrives through a temporary change to the Scheme.