14 October 2020 Subjects: VIC lockdown; population; partner visas . CHRIS SMITH: Welcome back. Australia is forecast to finish the decade with 1.7 million fewer people than what was originally predicted. It comes as a result, of course, of the lasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic. But could this be an opportunity for…
Details31 August 2020 Subjects: Victoria lockdown; aged care sector. RAFAEL EPSTEIN: Alan Tudge is the Minister for Population and Urban Infrastructure. He is also the MP for Aston in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and right now, he is the Acting Immigration Minister. Alan Tudge thanks for joining us. ALAN TUDGE: G’day Raf. RAFAEL EPSTEIN:…
DetailsNEIL MITCHELL: Alan Tudge good morning. ALAN TUDGE: Good morning Neil. NEIL MITCHELL: Ok yes or no to the 12 months extension? ALAN TUDGE: I do not like it and I think that Daniel Andrews needs to explain why it is necessary and what the purpose of it is. Ordinarily as you know he has…
DetailsTHE HON ALAN TUDGE MP MINISTER FOR POPULATION, CITIES AND URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE MEDIA STATEMENT 04 August 2020 It’s hardly surprising that the Queensland Government is playing politics with the Haughton Pipeline but they’re doing it at the expense of Townsville. Queensland committed to this deal, knowing full well the parameters surrounding it and…
DetailsThe First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is an Australian Government initiative to support eligible first home buyers purchase their first home sooner. Usually first home buyers with less than a 20 per cent deposit need to pay lenders mortgage insurance. Under the Scheme, eligible first home buyers can purchase a modest home with a deposit…
DetailsTHE HON ANGUS TAYLOR MP MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND EMISSIONS REDUCTION MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 22 April 2020 AUSTRALIA TO BOOST FUEL SECURITY AND ESTABLISH NATIONAL OIL RESERVE The Australian Government is boosting the nation’s long-term fuel security by taking advantage of dramatic falls in global oil prices and building on our historic agreement with the…
DetailsPlease join me in downloading the COVIDSafe app. It protects you by helping health officials contact you if you’ve been near a confirmed case of Coronavirus. Download for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1509242894 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.health.covidsafe&fbclid=IwAR251Ru1X5fHY4cNFM816UXw4taAVGoQnM7aAXaRFqLi6d52o9ikNpxjcMM Your privacy is of utmost importance. The app uses only your name, age range, postcode and phone number and does not…
DetailsTomorrow, will be a very different Anzac Day, but it nonetheless remains an important and sacred day for our nation. RSLs across Australia have had to make the difficult decision to cancel local Anzac Day services due to the current restrictions, but this will not stop us from remembering the Australians who have served…
DetailsMEDIA RELEASE 02 Apr 2020 Prime Minister, Minister for Education Around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan from the Morrison Government that will help deliver hip pocket relief and help the early childhood education and care sector make it through to the other…
DetailsThe Hon Peter Dutton MP Minister for Home Affairs 2 April 2020 The Coalition Government’s first priority is the safety and welfare of the Australian community, and never more so than when facing a global pandemic like COVID-19. We have acted decisively to address concerns about the hoarding and profiteering of essential goods, such as…
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