Media releases, speeches and transcripts recently released by Minister O'Connor.
07 July, 2008 05:31PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
The Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor, today announced 59 Green Corps projects across Australia, providing new work experience opportunities for young people and also helping to improve their local environment.
07 July, 2008 05:31PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
Sand dune protection works at Alva Beach and beach enhancement works around the Sarina Catchment are part of the latest round of 11 new Green Corps projects in Queensland, announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.
07 July, 2008 05:30PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
Projects at Melbourne Zoo and Wodonga’s wetlands are just two of the 11 new Green Corps projects in Victoria, announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.
07 July, 2008 05:30PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
Projects to restore and protect endangered flora and fauna species are part of the latest round of six new Green Corps projects, announced today by the Federal Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.
07 July, 2008 05:30PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
Environmental works to halt degradation along the Murray River from Mannum to Wellington and works to reduce human impact at Mount Barker are two of the latest round of five new Green Corps projects for South Australia, announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.
07 July, 2008 05:30PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
Three new projects in Alice Springs, Darwin and Fred’s Pass are part of the latest round of Green Corps projects announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.
07 July, 2008 05:30PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
Landcare upgrading in Lismore and a special plant nursery in the Blue Mountains are part of the latest round of 19 new Green Corps projects in New South Wales announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.
07 July, 2008 05:30PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
Environmental works to help Fairbridge Village become an internationally-listed EcoVillage and conservation works on the Peel Waterways System at Mandurah are two of the six new Western Australian Green Corps projects, announced today by the Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor.
03 July, 2008 03:30PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
Acting Education Minister, Brendan O’Connor, today announced extra funding for three school science programs, working towards providing Australian students with a world-class science education.
02 July, 2008 04:31PM
Media Release
Brendan O'Connor
The Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor, today urged employers to work with the Australian Government to address the shortage of skilled labour.