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Child care tax rebate starts tomorrow

30 June, 2008 09:00AM Joint Media Release Maxine McKew

Tomorrow the Rudd Government delivers on its election commitment to provide substantial relief to families struggling with the high costs of child care.

Martin Dolan appointed CEO of Comcare

27 June, 2008 02:30PM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Governor-General Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO and MC has appointed Mr Martin Dolan as Chief Executive Officer of Comcare for one year starting from 1 July 2008.

National Curriculum first round consultation begins

27 June, 2008 02:36AM Media Release Brendan O'Connor

Acting Minister for Education, Brendan O’Connor, today welcomed National Curriculum Board’s first consultation forum on development of national curriculum. More than 200 participants including teachers, universities, community members, business and industry representatives attended today’s first forum attended today’s forum in Melbourne. The board also released a National Curriculum Development ...

Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009, Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009, Second Reading

26 June, 2008 09:50AM Speech Ursula Stephens

I rise tonight to speak on Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009 , Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009 and a related bill and to make the point that the Rudd government’s first budget is making social inclusion a reality. It proves that this ambitious new agenda is far more than rhetoric.

LHMU Big Step Child Care campaign child care rebate car industry Bracks review inflation

25 June, 2008 11:30AM Transcript Julia Gillard

It's a great pleasure to be here today to join the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers' Union in its launch of its Big Steps in Child Care campaign. The Rudd Labor Government is committed to improving the standard of our Early Years Workforce. We know that there are great child care workers out there in Australian child care centres. They want to be part of delivering care and early learning for Australian children. Our nation under-invests in early childhood development and care.

ABC Learning

24 June, 2008 06:10AM Media Release Maxine McKew

Today ABC Learning indicated that it has undertaken a substantial review of its pricing structure and will increase fees from Monday 30 June 2008.

National Youth Week 2008 Talent Competition Winners

23 June, 2008 05:00PM Media Release Kate Ellis

A passionate writer, an aspiring graphic designer and a band of 15 year-old musicians are among the National Youth Week Talent Competition winners announced today by the Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis.

Fringe Benefits Tax Decision Big Win for Not-For-Profit Sector

23 June, 2008 10:56AM Media Release Ursula Stephens

Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, says the Rudd Government’s Fringe Benefits Tax decision is another strong indication of the Government’s commitment to the not-for-profit sector.

The Opening Of The Australian Demographic And Social Research Institute

23 June, 2008 10:55AM Speech Ursula Stephens

I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet this afternoon, the Ngunnawal people.

LHMU Big Steps in Childcare Campaign

20 June, 2008 02:10PM Speech Julia Gillard

Thank you for inviting me to join you in launching Big Steps in Childcare, an LHMU campaign to reform the child care sector. The Rudd Labor Government shares the LHMU’s desire for a stronger child care sector to help give all Australian children a good start in life. We have placed early childhood learning and child care front and centre of our social and economic agenda. It is a central part of the Government’s plan to create a modern, prosperous and productive economy.