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03/07/2009 Infrastructure and housing approvals reform to drive economic recovery
Faster approvals of major infrastructure projects and housing developments will help boost construction activity and create jobs under a microeconomic reform package agreed by the Council of Australian Governments today.
03/07/2009 Infrastructure and housing approvals reform to drive economic recovery
Faster approvals of major infrastructure projects and housing developments will help boost construction activity and create jobs under a microeconomic reform package agreed by the Council of Australian Governments today.
01/07/2009 New social security agreement with Finland begins
A new Social Security Agreement with Finland will come into force today, enabling 2000 residents of both Australia and Finland to receive pensions from both countries for the first time.
Latest speeches
26/06/2009 Speech to launch the Under Pressure emergency relief report
22/06/2009 Opening Address - 2009 National Symposium: Resilient Families need Resilient Workers
17/06/2009 Statement in Parliament - The Wellbeing of Australia's Children
Today the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its comprehensive report on children's wellbeing - A Picture of Australia's Children 2009.
Latest transcripts
02/07/2009 Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage 2009 Report - Doorstop Darwin
29/06/2009 Doorstop Alice Springs; town camps and CDEP
29/06/2009 Alice Springs town camps, CDEP
Video Statements
13/05/2008 Budget 2008-09 Overarching Statement
In this Budget the Rudd Government delivers on its election commitments with strong economic management to help ease the financial pressure on working families
13/05/2008 Budget 2008-09 Indigenous Statement
2008 has been a significant year for reconciliation in Australia.
Ministerial Statement
13/05/2008 The centenary of the age pension
Statement by The Honourable Jenny Macklin MP - Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs