Media Releases by The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
Developing more women leaders in sport
Australian women will have more opportunities to become leaders in sport with a new round of funding grants released today by the Minister for Sport,…
Figures show more homeowners and renters are feeling the pain
New figures out today provide further evidence of a sharp rise in the number of Australians in housing stress. The AMP.NATSEM Income and Wealth Report…
Homelessness Agenda Builds Momentum
The Australian Government’s priority to tackle homelessness was a key item of discussion at the meeting of Commonwealth, State and Territory Housing Ministers in Melbourne…
International Women’s Day – 100 years on
The Australian Government is proud to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day and reflect on the achievements and contributions of Australian women. The global…
Government to build 100,000 affordable rental properties and kick-start housing construction reform
Media Release by the Hon Kevin Rudd MP – Prime Minister The Australian Government today formally established a significantly expanded National Rental Affordability Scheme. The…
Minister visits HOME Advice Program service
The Australian Government’s long term commitment to tackling homelessness was highlighted during a visit to Melbourne’s outer south-east today. The Minister for Housing and the…
Housing Affordability Falls to Record Lows
October, November and December 2007 housing figures released today by the Housing Industry Association show that housing affordability has dropped to an all time low.…
Minister announces homelessness whitepaper steering group members
Tanya Plibersek MP, today announced two key appointments to the group that will oversee the development of the Governments’ plan to reduce homelessness in Australia.…
Consultation starts on Rudd Government’s First Home Saver Accounts
Today the Rudd Government is releasing the First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA) discussion paper outlining the proposed features of the accounts and how they would…
First Home Saver Accounts – Making the Australian dream a reality and fighting inflation
Federal Cabinet today formally approved the establishment of First Home Savers Accounts to help first home buyers save for their first home and help fight…
First meeting of COAG Housing Working Group
The first meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Housing Working Group was held in Sydney today. The meeting was chaired by the Federal…
Government to set agenda on homelessness for the next decade
The Rudd Government will develop a comprehensive, long-term plan to tackle homelessness as a matter of national priority. The Government will build on its $150…
Women celebrated on Australia Day
One hundred and eighty two women have been honoured in the 2008 Australia Day Awards, including 153 in the General Division of the Order of…
Australian Women Short Changed
I am pleased to launch government research today which provides vital new evidence on the gender pay gap and how it affects senior business women…
Howard Government Legacy – more people than ever in need of affordable housing
A report released today exposes the Howard Government’s housing neglect – there are more people than ever before in need of affordable housing. The Howard…
New crisis accommodation data provides vital evidence for government
Data collected in 2005-06 and released today has found that each night, three quarters of families with children who request crisis accommodation are turned away.…