News and Media

Latest Media Releases

This is a list of the latest media releases from Australian Government websites arranged under their portfolios. It is generated daily from new media releases collected overnight. This list was generated on Friday, Jul 03 2009.

Portfolios

Attorney-General's

2009 Media Release: Report highlights need for things to be done differently

Todays Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Report shows little progress has been made in closing the gap for Indigenous people but provides the strongest argument yet for the need for a new way of working with Indigenous people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma has said. While welcoming the reports recognition that partnership was the crucial success factor in Indigenous policy, Mr Calma said he was particularly pleased the report highlighted the need for cooperative approaches between Indigenous peoples and governments and emphasised the need for a bottom up approach from communities in decision-making and good governance.

http://www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/media_releases/2009/60_09.html

2009 Media Release: The Great Debate รข Does Australia need a Charter of Rights?

Appearing for the affirmative side in The Great Debate Does Australia need a Charter of Rights? as part of the final round of the National Human Rights Consultation, Ms Branson will argue the case for a national Human Rights Act but will acknowledge there is no perfect model of human rights protection. Key to the better protection and promotion of human rights in Australia is a strong national human rights institution and a comprehensive program of human rights education.

http://www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/media_releases/2009/59_09.html

Warning on scam 'AFP' email - AFP

Thursday, 02 July 2009. A copy of the fake email follows:. We respect your privacy, we will not monitor your account transactions or personal info.

http://www.afp.gov.au/media_releases/national/2009/warning_on_scam_afp_email.htm...

Credit card manufacturing equipment seized after raids on $6 million syndicate - AFP

Thursday, 02 July 2009. Seven people have been arrested across Sydney and Melbourne in connection with a $6 million identity fraud syndicate. The multi-agency Identity Security Strike Teams (ISST) executed 11 search warrants and seized manufacturing equipment and identity documents in raids yesterday.

http://www.afp.gov.au/media_releases/national/2009/credit_card_manufacturing_equ...

Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

Media release from Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio

The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard today released a student income support estimator to help students plan their future study. Under the proposed system students that live away from home to study will be entitled to receive student income support at higher family income levels than students who stay at home. University students on student income support payments will also be entitled to new scholarships.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/ministers/ellis/media/releases/pages/article_090702_1430...

Media release from Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio

Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett, and Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding, under which the Rudd Government, industry and job service providers will work closely together to ensure job seekers are connected to job opportunities under the Energy Efficient Homes Package.. The insulation components of the Energy Efficient Homes Package are:. Further information on Job Services Australia:.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/ministers/arbib/media/releases/pages/article_090702_1525...

Media release from Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio

The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 National Youth Week competitions. National Youth Week is the nation's biggest annual youth event, designed to celebrate all young people aged 12 25, their achievements, skills, talents and the contribution they make to their communities. Once Upon a Time in a Playground.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/ministers/ellis/media/releases/pages/article_090702_1533...

Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts

$403 million investment for the Australian environment & sustainable agriculture - media release 2 July 2009

You are here: » 2009. $40 million for projects including:. $47.3 million for projects including:.

http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20090702a.html

Water Parliamentary Secretary visited Moree, NSW - media release 2 July 2009

You are here: » Media releases. The Parliamentary Secretary for Water, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, yesterday visited Moree and met with irrigation farmers' representatives and the Border Rivers Gwydir Catchment Management Authority to discuss water management issues. For more information on Water for the Future , visit.

http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/kelly/2009/mr20090702.html

Energy Efficient Home Agreement to create job opportunities - media release 2 July 2009

You are here: » 2009. Minister for the Environment, Peter Garrett, and Minister for Employment Participation, Senator Mark Arbib, today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding, under which the Rudd Government, industry and job service providers will work closely together to ensure job seekers are connected to job opportunities under the Energy Efficient Homes Package. Further information on Energy Efficient Homes: or contact Energy Efficient Homes on: 1800 808 571.

http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20090702.html

Government cuts emissions and energy reporting red tape for business - media release 2 July 2009

You are here: » 2009. Companies required to report data on their greenhouse gas emissions and energy use will have their reporting red tape reduced, Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong announced today. Streamlining the greenhouse energy reporting process into a single, national system will reduce the administrative burden for Australian business.

http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/wong/2009/mr20090702.html

Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women | Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan supporting construction jobs in Sydney's west

Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan supporting construction jobs in Sydney's west. The Rudd Government is taking practical steps through its Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan to cushion the impact of the global financial crisis by supporting jobs in the construction sector. The Stimulus Plan is all about securing jobs and since it kicked off in NSW more than 5000 jobs have been secured in the housing industry across NSW, Mr Borger said.

http://www.tanyaplibersek.fahcsia.gov.au/internet/tanyaplibersek.nsf/content/eco...

Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women | Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan supporting construction jobs in Sydney's south-west

Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan supporting construction jobs in Sydney's south-west. The Rudd Government is taking practical steps through its Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan to cushion the impact of the global financial crisis by supporting jobs in the construction sector. The Stimulus Plan is all about securing jobs and since it kicked off in NSW more than 5000 jobs have been secured in the housing industry across NSW, Mr Borger said.

http://www.tanyaplibersek.fahcsia.gov.au/internet/tanyaplibersek.nsf/content/tp_...

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Australia Records Trade Deficit in May as Global Recession Hits Home

Australia has recorded a seasonally adjusted trade deficit of $556 million in May, a $274 million increase on the revised deficit of $282 million in April. The total value of exports fell 5 per cent in May. The value of manufacturing exports fell 3 per cent in May, with exports of transport equipment down $55 million (21 per cent) and metals exports falling $39 million (51per cent).

http://www.trademinister.gov.au/releases/2009/kc_090702.html

Health and Ageing

More than $2.7 Million Support for Older People from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot was today joined by the Member for Hindmarsh, Steve Georganas, at Multicultural Aged Care in South Australia to announce more than $2.7 million for organisations to help aged care service providers deliver culturally appropriate care. The $2.7 million will be provided to the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) program over the next two years to assist aged care providers deliver culturally appropriate care for older people from non-English speaking backgrounds. Today's funding announcement will assist in providing: More aged care services delivering culturally appropriate care to older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities Older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities with increased access to culturally appropriate residential and community based aged care services including aged care support services and Older people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities having greater capacity

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr09-je-je...

$18.5 Million Redevelopment of Historic Site Officially Opened - More Aged Care Beds for Plympton

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, was today joined by the Member for Hindmarsh, Steve Georganas, to officially open Stage One of `The Pines Lodge' in Plympton. Southern Cross Care operates 15 residential care services, two 'Extended Aged Care at Home' (EACH) services and three community care services in South Australia. Southern Cross Care has continued the tradition of `The Pines' being a centre for community care and support since purchasing the property and developing aged care services there in the 1970s.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr09-je-je...

Media Centre :: Extra funding of $400,000 to support national baseball league

Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced funding of $400,000 to support plans for a new national baseball league. 'This funding will help baseball develop the next generation of Australian baseball stars,' said Ms Ellis. Visiting the Major League Baseball Australian Academy Program (MLBAAP) on the Gold Coast, Ms Ellis said the grant of $400,000 would assist the Australian Baseball Federation and Major League Baseball in their collaboration for a new national league.

http://www.ausport.gov.au/media/releases/$400,000_to_support_national_baseball_l...

Healthy Active Ageing in Adelaide

Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot and Member for Kingston, Amanda Rishworth today joined residents at Grandview Court in Trott Park for a game of bowls on their Nintendo Wii. 'Last year we appointed well known Australian actress Noeline Brown as our Ageing Ambassador to help promote positive ageing and social inclusion for our older Australians,' Minister Elliot said. 'According to the 2006 Census, Adelaide has almost 161,000 residents aged 65 years and older that is more than 15 per cent of its population.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/mr-yr09-je-je...

Human Services

Minister for Human Services | Media Release: Electronic Claiming hits 2 Million bank accounts

Subscribe to our RSS feed to receive the latest updates from Human Services. Medicare Australia has just recorded its two millionth bank account detail from Australians choosing to have their Medicare rebate paid into their bank account. Registering bank account details with Medicare Australia also means that if people lodge their claim by mail or at a Medicare office their Medicare rebate can be paid directly into their bank account.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/dhs/media/media-releases/2009/06/090702-medicare...

Immigration and Citizenship

DIAC Newsroom Media_releases Credit card manufacturing equipment seized

Seven people have been arrested across Sydney and Melbourne in connection with a $6 million identity fraud syndicate. The multi-agency Identity Security Strike Teams (ISST) executed 11 search warrants and seized manufacturing equipment and identity documents in raids yesterday. The 53-year-old is alleged to have received credit card details from various sources overseas and on-forwarded the information to a 35-year-old Potts Point man, who allegedly produced fake credit cards as well as other identity documents.

http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/media_releases/728

Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Opening of Centre for Maritime Simulations

Today I had the pleasure of officially opening the Australian Maritime College's new maritime simulator. The simulator will help students develop their seafaring skills by providing them with hands-on experience. The new simulator is one way the Rudd Labor Government is supporting our shipping industry.

http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/july/aa323_2009.htm

National Rollout of KEYS2DRIVE

The national rollout of keys2drive - an innovative driver education program which will provide up to 200,000 free driving lessons to learner drivers and their parents - has begun. A young person is at greater risk of being involved in a fatal car accident than drivers from any other age group, with nearly a third of people killed on Australian roads aged 16 to 25. The program is a practical way of equipping young people with the skills they need for a lifetime of safer driving.

http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/july/aa322_2009.htm

Transport Regulations to be Streamlined

The Hon Anthony Albanese MP. The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has today agreed to historic microeconomic reforms that will streamline the regulations applying to the nation's $46 billion transport sector. These long overdue reforms have the potential to boost national income by as much as $2.4 billion a year.

http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/july/aa324_2009.htm

Treasury

Press Release No. 2 2009 - Treasury Economic Roundup: Issue 2 2009

Issue 2, 2009 of the Treasury Economic Roundup will be released on Saturday 4 July 2009. Three speeches by Dr Ken Henry AC, Secretary to the Treasury and Chair of the Australia's Future Tax System Review Panel are included. was delivered by Dr Henry to the Taxation Institute of Australia, was a speech given to the 2009 Commissioners' Conference, and was delivered to the Australia Council of Social Service National Conference.. The Roundup is available on Treasury's Internet home page () from the morning of Saturday, 4 July 2009.

http://www.treasury.gov.au/contentitem.asp?NavId=&ContentID=1575

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