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TRANSCRIPT - DOORSTOP INTERVIEW - CANBERRA - MONDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2018
SUBJECT/S: Invictus Games, Wentworth SHADOW MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT, AMANDA RISHWORTH MP: I would just like to start by congratulating the Australian Sailing Team at...
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SPEECH - RESPONSE MINISTERIAL STATEMENT: VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES -...
I rise today to speak on the annual statement to parliament on veterans and their families. As shadow minister, it's an absolute privilege to spend so much time with veterans right around this country,...
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DVA OVERSEES A 30 PER CENT INCREASE IN LEGAL FEES - THURSDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2018
Last night during Senate Estimates the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) confirmed its legal fees have jumped by 30 per cent from the financial year 2016/17 to 2017/18. In the financial year...
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TRANSCRIPT - TELEVISION INTERVIEW - SKY NEWS - THURSDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2018
SUBJECTS: Invictus Games, Veterans Affairs, Labor’s Announcement of a Military Covenant, Transition from the ADF to civilian life, Discrimination again LGBTI Students, Negative Gearing TOM CONNELL:...
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SCOTT MORRISON’S $40 MILLION CUT LEAVING VETERANS WITHOUT SERVICES - FRIDAY,...
This week during Senate Estimates, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), confirmed that the $40 million cut in this year’s Budget to allied health services which was made by the then Treasurer,...
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LABOR WELCOMES VETERANS ANNOUNCEMENT - SATURDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2018
Labor welcomes any announcement that provides greater recognition to veterans and their families including the further funding for Kookaburra Kids Defence Program. Having served their country, our...
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GOVERNMENT IN CHAOS NEGLECTS PRESCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP - MONDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2018
Last week in Senate Estimates the Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison government confirmed yet again their complete lack of interest or commitment to early education and preschool funding. When asked if the...
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DEPARTMENT EXPOSES GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE POLICY IS A PLAN TO CUT FUNDING -...
In Senate Estimates last week, the Department of Education and Training finally confirmed that the government is closing down Family Day Care services to meet savings targets. This has long been...
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SPEECH - ADDRESS TO AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL DEVELOPMENT LAUNCH - THURSDAY, 1...
I acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, I pay my respects to elders past and present. In particular, I want to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who fought for...
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REAL RESOURCES ARE NEEDED - FRIDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2018
Veteran’s unemployment is a serious issue which requires concentrated effort and investment. While Labor welcomes the re-announcement by the Prime Minister today of a website to facilitate a...
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TRANSCRIPT - RADIO INTERVIEW - ABC RN DRIVE - MONDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2018
PATRICIA KARVELAS: The Federal government has committed to a $500 million upgrade of the Australian War Memorial, we were talking a little earlier to Brendan Nelson about that funding. The Federal...
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TRANSCRIPT - TELEVISION INTERVIEW - SKY NEWS - WEDNESDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2018
SUBJECTS: Military Covenant, Veterans’ transition to civilian life, cost of child care TOM CONNELL: Joining me for more on what is going on in this area is the Shadow Minister, Amanda Rishworth from...
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REPORT REINFORCES NEED FOR BETTER TRANSITION SERVICES FOR OUR VETERANS -...
Today’s report by Orygen into Young veterans at increased risk of mental illness and suicide once again highlights the need for better transition services for our ADF personnel as they move into...
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MARLES, RISHWORTH & SNOWDON - MEDIA RELEASE - REMEMBRANCE DAY - SUNDAY, 11...
Each year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we pause to remember those who have died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. This year marks the Centenary...
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RISHWORTH, GOSLING, SNOWDON, MCCARTHY - MEDIA RELEASE - $4.9 MILLION VETERANS...
A Shorten Labor Government will invest in the health and wellbeing of our veterans in the Top End by establishing the Scott Palmer Service and Veterans’ Support Hub. The Scott Palmer Service and...
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RISHWORTH & GOSLING - TRANSCRIPT - RADIO INTERVIEW - TERRITORY FM - THURSDAY,...
SUBJECT: Labor’s announcement of $4.9 million for a veterans support centre for the Top End, HMAS Darwin MEL LITTLE: It is nice to have you back and it is lovely that you have brought in with you,...
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RISHWORTH & GOSLING - TRANSCRIPT - RADIO INTERVIEW - MIX104.9 KATIE WOOLF -...
SUBJECT: Labor’s announcement of $4.9 million for a veterans support centre for the Top End, Northern Territory City Deal KATIE WOOLF: We know as well that there are Labor pollies here also and...
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RISHWORTH & GOSLING - DOORSTOP INTERVIEW - DARWIN - THURSDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2018
SUBJECT: Labor’s announcement of $4.9 million for a veterans support centre for the Top End MEMBER FOR SOLOMON, LUKE GOSLING OAM MP: Thanks everyone for coming down here. It is great to be here at...
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RISHWORTH, SNOWDON, GOSLING & MCCARTHY - CHILDREN IN THE TOP END SET TO...
Labor’s National Preschool and Kindy Program will see a $20 million investment for children in the Northern Territory and deliver two years of subsidised early learning. Last month Labor announced...
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RISHWORTH & NUEMANN - MEDIA RELEASE - INVESTING IN GREATER SUPPORT FOR...
A Shorten Labor Government will invest in veterans and ex-service personnel in the Ipswich and Somerset Region by providing funding to a Veterans Recovery Centre. In the Ipswich community and...
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