I wish to congratulate Jon Stanhope for his contribution to the Canberra community over the past decade. During his term as Chief Minister he was a steadfast advocate for the rights of Territorians and a visionary leader who changed the face of our nation’s capital. Jon Stanhope pioneered significant reform to improve the social welfare [...]
indigenous affairs
Defence commemorates the service of Indigenous men and women
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, Alan Griffin, has announced that a commemorative service was held today at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Memorial in Canberra to pay tribute to Indigenous men and women who have proudly served the Australian nation. Mr Griffin was represented by Senator for the ACT, Senator [...]
Defence commemorates the service of Indigenous men and women
THE HON. ALAN GRIFFIN MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel SENATOR THE HON. KATE LUNDY Senator for the ACT Wednesday, 7 July 2010 34/2010 Defence commemorates the service of Indigenous men and women The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, Alan Griffin, has announced that a commemorative service was held [...]
A better start for Indigenous children in Canberra
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to provide support to Indigenous children and their parents by extending funding for a successful playgroup in Narrabundah. The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, today announced Marymead Child and Family Centre would receive $93,275 to continue running the playgroup in 2010-11. [...]
Parliament Says Sorry
Today Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, on behalf of the Parliament of Australia, said sorry to Indigenous Australians for the past injustices they had experienced as a result of previous Government policies. Prime Minister Rudd recognised the devastating impact of previous Government policies had on families of the stolen generation and the dislocation and displacement of [...]
Ending the blame game this Christmas
One of the most important promises we made during the election campaign was ending the blame game between the Commonwealth and the States and Territories. Today’s COAG meeting in Melbourne signals the start of this core task. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is meeting with Premiers, Chief Ministers and the Australian Local Government Association today to [...]
AFL Support for Indigenous School Kids
Labor congratulates the AFL for the launch of its AFL All-Stars Ambassadors Program to encourage young Indigenous people to stay at school and get a job. The AFL’s leadership in Indigenous communities has been fantastic. The AFL’s sports programs are linking young people in some of the most remote parts of Australia like Gove and [...]
$548 million for sport, but virtually nothing for Indigenous Australians
Sports Minister Jackie Kelly last night announced a total of $548 million for sport*, but there was next to nothing in it for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sport, despite their urgent need for sporting infrastructure. “Given Mr Howard’s commitment to the Prime Minister’s XI versus ATSIC Chairman’s XI cricket match in Canberra last month, [...]
