Archived releases and media transcripts
Senator Chris Ellison, March–December 2007
Media releases
2007
- 11 October 2007—Centrelink assisting drought affected communities in South Australia
- 4 October 2007—New Centrelink Access Point in Bohlevale
- 4 October 2007—New look Cairns Jobseekers Centrelink Customer Service Centre
- 26 September 2007—Better Access to Government Services for Families in Burnie
- 26 September 2007—Teens get a helping hand from the Child Support Agency
- 26 September 2007—Centrelink on-site at Hobart City Hall
- 25 September 2007—Centrelink Equine Influenza Assistance passes $1 million
- 20 September 2007—Australian Government makes Medicare claiming easier
- 17 September 2007—Looking to the future of Australian Government service delivery
- 14 September 2007—Equine assistance available over the weekend
- 11 September 2007—Give your ears a sporting chance
- 7 September 2007—New telephone hearing service an immediate success
- 4 September 2007—A free hearing check is just a phone call away
- 3 September 2007—Kalgoorlie has its say on Centrelink services
- 3 September 2007—New CSA service centre for Kalgoorlie
- 29 August 2007—Centrelink to boost social work services for Halls Creek
- 24 August 2007—Sydney welfare cheat goes to jail
- 14 August 2007—Politicians get a good hearing
- 13 August 2007—Minister announces Drought Bus to visit Tasmania
- 10 August 2007—Local employer takes Prime Minister’s Award
- 9 August 2007—Australian families benefit from changes to child care assistance
- 8 August 2007—Compliance is everybody’s business
- 3 August 2007—Man sentenced to three years jail for welfare fraud
- 2 August 2007—Centrelink's call centres shine in state awards
- 1 August 2007—Gippsland flood victims urged to claim for assistance
- 30 July 2007—Builders under the spotlight in hunt for missing child support money
- 26 July 2007—Minister gets first-hand look at Murray-Darling Basin assistance
- 26 July 2007—Improved regional access to child support services
- 25 July 2007—Improved Medicare Offices in Melbourne
- 23 July 2007—Taskforce releases Report on Registration
- 20 July 2007—Joint Media Statement: Senator Chris Ellison with Eric Ripper MLA
- 18 July 2007—Child Support Agency booklets popular with parents
- 13 July 2007—Five years prison time for $300,000 welfare fraud
- 11 July 2007—More than $15 Million in assistance paid to Central Coast and Hunter storm victims
- 26 June 2007—Griffith to host Centrelink Murray-Darling Unit
- 26 June 2007—Taskforce releases report on appeals and review and advice on Governance
- 21 June 2007—Exposure Draft of Access Card Bill
- 15 June 2007—More than one million dollars in disaster recovery claims paid
- 14 June 2007—Visit to Hunter Region
- 13 June 2007—Visit to Central Coast
- 13 June 2007—Voluntary Medical and Emergency Information Report Released
- 7 June 2007—More Pension for More People
- 7 June 2007—Government Assists Pensioners Who Invested in Australian Capital Reserve Limited
- 7 June 2007—Informed decisions vital for career success
- 31 May 2007—Call recording to improve Child Support Agency customer service
- 30 May 2007—Celebrating National Reconciliation Week 2007
- 29 May 2007—Incorrect claims about Centrelink and Disability Support Pensions
- 8 May 2007—2007-08 Budget—$11 million to improve services for Australians affected by drought
- 8 May 2007—2007-08 Budget—$13 million to provide support to farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin
- 8 May 2007—2007-08 Budget—Better compliance to prevent welfare fraud
- 8 May 2007—2007-08 Budget—Improving the integrity of Centrelink payments and services for customers travelling overseas
- 4 May 2007—Patricia Scott
- 23 April 2007—Child Support Agency collects $131 million in outstanding debts
- 16 April 2007—Drought Bus comes to the Midwest and Gascoyne—Joint Media Release
- 16 April 2007—Drought Bus comes to the Midwest and Gascoyne—Media Alert
- 15 April 2007—Mobile Drought Assistance comes to WA Farmers—Joint Media Release
- 15 April 2007—Drought Bus comes to WA—Media Alert
- 11 April 2007—National Australia Bank joins Medicare Easyclaim
- 4 April 2007—Assistance for Age Pensioners Who Invested in Fincorp
- 3 April 2007—Tax Return Crackdown Delivers $13M to Children
- 3 April 2007—World Class Hearing Service Celebrates 60 years
- 2 April 2007—New Centrelink for Gosnells
- 27 March 2007—500,000 Customers Access Family Assistance via Medicare Australia
- 26 March 2007—Fathers Playing Greater Role as Primary Carers after Separation
- 23 March 2007—Taskforce Discussion Paper on Registration Process Released
- 21 March 2007—Minister to meet with Access Card stakeholders
- 15 March 2007—Senate committee inquiry into Access Card
- 15 March 2007—ID Theft cases highlight importance of Access Card
- 14 March 2007—Cyclone George Assistance
- 6 March 2007—Appointment as Minister for Human Services
Media transcripts
2007
- 16 March 2007—2SM Mornings—Access Card (35k)
- 16 March 2007—2SM Mornings—Access Card (131k)
- 16 March 2007—Doorstop—Access Card (29k)
- 16 March 2007—Doorstop—Access Card (122k)
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