Ministerial media releases
Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig, Minister for Human Services
November
- 21 November 2008—More storms assistance for South East Queensland
- 20 November 2008—Joint Media Release—Government extends disaster recovery payments
- 19 November 2008—Relief payments being transferred to storm victims
- 18 November 2008—Joint Media Release—Assistance for residents affected by severe storms
- 18 November 2008—Joint Media Release—Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
- 14 November 2008—Joint Media Release—Medicare Australia to join Centrelink in Emerald
- 13 November 2008—Child support fraud neglected: Ombudsman
- 12 November 2008—Families encouraged to lodge 2006-07 tax returns
- 11 November 2008—BasicsCard delivers more than $3 million to the NT
- 7 November 2008—Joint Media Release—Pensioner financial investment revaluations complete
- 6 November 2008—Human Services staff join the Movember challenge
- 6 November 2008—New Managing Director of Australian Hearing
October
- 31 October 2008—Employers awarded for commitment to job seekers
- 29 October 2008—New hearing centre in Townsville to help ageing population
- 29 October 2008—FAST action to prevent stroke in older Australians
- 28 October 2008—Joint Media Release—Centrelink office opening at Deception Bay
- 22 October 2008—eService options provide greater convenience for carers
- 22 October 2008—New hearing centre in Canberra to help ageing population
- 20 October 2008—Special program recovers $28 million for children
- 16 October 2008—Separated parents improve relations with former partners
- 15 October 2008—Resignation of Medicare Australia CEO
- 15 October 2008—Centrelink working to deliver bonus payments to Australians
- 13 October 2008—Footy Gear Drive kicks off to help remote communities
- 9 October 2008—Joint Media Release—Extra flights assist Torres Strait students back to school
- 9 October 2008—Centrelink help available for self-funded retirees
- 8 October 2008—Queensland welfare cheats jailed for more than $121,000 fraud
- 6 October 2008—Joint Media Release—BasicsCard proving a winner—next stop Darwin
- 5 October 2008—Parents grow more positive about dealing with separation
- 2 October 2008—Medicare Australia extends contract with IBM
September
- 29 September 2008—Joint Media Release—New hearing centre in Toronto to help changing population
- 25 September 2008—Centrelink—still caring for the community after 11 years
- 24 September 2008—Joint Media Release—BasicsCard roll out underway after successful launch—Alice Springs next
- 22 September 2008—Easing the financial burden of separation
- 18 September 2008—Milestone achievements for Drought Bus Program
- 17 September 2008—Welfare cheats caught in Centrelink fraud crackdown
- 17 September 2008—Joint Media Release—Centrelink services to relocate for 'Greensborough Project'
- 17 September 2008—Centrelink support available to Raptis Group workers
- 15 September 2008—Centrelink fraud crackdown saves taxpayers billions
- 12 September 2008—Online Services offer a helping hand during tax time
- 8 September 2008—Joint Media Release—Helping more Australians with disability into work
- 5 September 2008—Indigenous Apprenticeship Program wins national award
- 4 September 2008—Medicare compliance program saves $250 million
August
- 29 August 2008—Centrelink help for Dandenong boarding house residents
- 29 August 2008—Father’s Day: the contribution of separated dads
- 28 August 2008—Tip-off leads investigators to $123,000 welfare fraud
- 28 August 2008—Joint Media Release—International travel net tightens on child support evaders
- 13 August 2008—Review points to new ways to help Australians back to work
- 11 August 2008—New employment program launches Indigenous Australian into careers in the sky
- 8 August 2008—Support for the vulnerable in Homeless Persons’ Week
- 7 August 2008—Joint Media Release—Release of report on child support reforms
July
- 29 July 2008—Summit tackles overseas child support debt
- 29 July 2008—Joint Media Release—Hobart hub of international child support efforts
- 23 July 2008—Managing Director of Australian Hearing announces resignation
- 22 July 2008—Joint Media Release—Government unveils the Income Management BasicsCard
- 21 July 2008—Joint Media Release—Helping more disabled Australians into work
- 20 July 2008—Agency tax blitz recovers $20 million in child support
- 17 July 2008—Help available for pensioners affected by failed investments
- 15 July 2008—Centrelink fundraiser to help Newcastle's homeless
- 14 July 2008—Boost for Centrelink interpreters and translators
- 13 July 2008—On-time tax returns will help child support
- 3 July 2008—Doctor convicted for illegal PBS prescribing
- 1 July 2008—Welfare fraud sentences send clear warning
June
- 30 June 2008—A fairer Child Support Scheme begins
- 23 June 2008—Minister unveils tough new program to collect child support
- 16 June 2008—Email misinformation campaign continues to target refugees and age pensioners
- 14 June 2008—Joint Media Release—Better child care outcomes for student parents
- 12 June 2008—Pharmacist jailed for PBS fraud
May
- 30 May 2008—Gillard honours Australian pioneer Caroline Chisholm at Centrelink opening
- 30 May 2008—Child Support Agency turns 20
- 29 May 2008—Minister advises doctors to convert to online claiming—now
- 29 May 2008—Customers to benefit from smarter use of information and communication technology
- 22 May 2008—New Child Support assessments mail-out ends
- 18 May 2008—Tax return crackdown paying dividends in child support
- 15 May 2008—Resignation of Centrelink CEO
- 13 May 2008—Reform of service delivery to help families
- 13 May 2008—Combating welfare fraud to keep the system fair
- 13 May 2008—Easier electronic claiming for Medicare
- 13 May 2008—Joint Media Release—New Seniors Health Card and Family Payment Compliance
- 13 May 2008—Joint Media Release—Ensuring the Integrity of Medicare: Increased MBS Compliance Audits
- 13 May 2008—Joint Media Release—Debit Card to Improve Income Management
- 5 May 2008—Medicare claims records now available online
April
- 14 April 2008—Help for seniors coping with loss of a loved one
- 10 April 2008—Drought Bus continues tour of East Gippsland
- 8 April 2008—Top awards for Centrelink’s young employees
- 8 April 2008—Minister reminds people to lodge their tax return
- 6 April 2008—The Child Support Agency celebrates Seniors Week in NSW
- 5 April 2008—Family Separation Key Issue in National Youth Week
March
- 27 March 2008—More Locals May be Eligible for Small Business Drought Assistance
- 13 March 2008—Media Statement—Review of Centrelink Investigations
- 1 March 2008—Minister sends a timely reminder to call the Fraud Tip-Off Line
February
- 29 February 2008—Eight-year welfare fraud earns 24-month prison stretch
- 26 February 2008—Joint Media Release—Centrelink assistance for OneSteel workers
- 25 February 2008—Separated parents in flood affected areas encouraged to update income and care details
- 22 February 2008—Time online means less time in line for students
- 19 February 2008—Australian Government Drought bus on its way to help Mackay flood victims
- 18 February 2008—Centrelink goes onsite to help Mitsubishi workers
- 14 February 2008—Election commitment delivered
- 12 February 2008—Liberals’ reckless promise fails Launceston families
- 9 February 2008—Three years prison for $195,000 welfare fraudster
- 8 February 2008—Assistance available for Mitsubishi workers in Adelaide
- 1 February 2008—Almost 150,000 separated parents update their details ahead of the Child Support Scheme Reforms
- 1 February 2008—Lodge claims for Australian Government flood assistance now
January
- 29 January 2008—Getting a copy of your child’s immunisation history—as easy as ABC
- 29 January 2008—A helping hand for families—One million people access Family Assistance at Medicare offices
- 25 January 2008—Australia Day Achievement Awards for Centrelink Staff
- 25 January 2008—Centrelink open over the long weekend for flood assistance
- 25 January 2008—Booklet helps separated families turn new financial leaf
- 24 January 2008—More help for Queensland flood victims
- 22 January 2008—Extra Centrelink staff sent to Emerald
- 21 January 2008—Drought Bus hits the road to help flood victims
- 17 January 2008—Australia scores world first with most advanced telephone hearing test
- 15 January 2008—Practical back-to-school advice for separated families
- 12 January 2008—Federal — State collaboration advances electronic health agenda
- 11 January 2008—Murray-Darling Basin Drought Bus to visit Northern Victoria
- 8 January 2008—Murray-Darling Basin Drought Bus to visit Regional Victoria
2007
- 21 December 2007—Centrelink keeps the spirit of Christmas alive in Ipswich
- 21 December 2007—Give your children time this Christmas
- 21 December 2007—ANZ signs on to electronic Medicare claiming
- 19 December 2007—Giving the greatest gift—sign on to save lives at Medicare Australia
- 19 December 2007—Information sessions for Vision Kitchens workers at the Gold Coast
- 18 December 2007—Be PBS aware before you take to the air this Christmas
- 14 December 2007—Centrelink fundraiser helps rural kids with back-to-school costs
- 14 December 2007—Support only a phone call away this Christmas
- 13 December 2007—Assistance for Vision Kitchens workers at the Gold Coast
- 5 December 2007—Drought Bus visits South-Western Queensland