Media Releases by The Hon John Cobb MP

Rudd embarrasses Labor on Child Care

John Cobb, acting Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, today said that Kevin Rudd’s comments on child care prove the Australian Labor Party,…

Child Care Vacancy Data

Acting Federal Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Minister John Cobb said the Government yesterday provided information on Child Care Vacancy Data in response to…

NSW Response a Start – More Resources Needed

Acting Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister John Cobb today welcomed the overdue New South Wales Government response to the report of the Aboriginal Child Sexual Assault…

Government Welcomes Federal Court’s Decision

The Acting Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, John Cobb has welcomed the Federal Court’s decision to confirm the appointment of an administrator…

Better Service for Disabled People

The Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, today announced a number of enhancements to the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) that will increase the availability…

Labor out of touch on youth leadership

Claims by Labor spokesperson Tania Plibersek that the Australian Government is undermining youth organisations by merging the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group with the National…

Young Australians to have their say

Young Australians who are passionate about making a real difference will have the opportunity to have their say on issues which impact on their lives…

Minister visits Devon Industries

Devon Industries, a division of Devonfield Enterprises, has been receiving funding to support people with disabilities in the workforce since October 1992. The Minister for…

Minister visits Anglicare Tasmania

As part of a three day tour of Tasmania, the Minister for Community Services, John Cobb, who was accompanied by Mark Baker, Federal Member for…

Rural Co-Pilots guided into their future

Australian Government funding, of $120,000 in the 2006-2007 financial year, will strengthen the Rural Co-Pilots mentoring program across Northern Tasmania. The Minister for Community Services,…