Littleproud backed the government’s changes to gambling taglines but said they didn’t go far enough in protecting children.
Online wagering companies must ditch the “gamble responsibly” tagline by March next year in favour of seven new phrases backed by research.
More than 180,000 Australian families will benefit from the changes being made to the Commonwealth’s paid parental leave scheme from next year.
Police have come under scrutiny in a Queensland inquiry that has heard evidence of officers accused of racism,harassment and sexual assault of colleagues.
The scheme will be extended from 18 to 26 weeks by 2026,at a cost that is set to exceed $600 million a year.
The unlawful debt recovery scheme started in 2015 and falsely accused welfare recipients of owing money to the government.
The new card is expected to be simpler to use,available in many more stores and welfare recipients will only be placed on it voluntarily.
The indexation increase to welfare payments is about two weeks away.
The consultation report for the new Disability Employment Services model will be released on Monday ahead of the September jobs summit.
The federal minister’s sense of social justice was forged early in life,then sharpened by the juxtaposition of austere public policy against stories of great personal hardship.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth is overhauling the nation’s domestic violence hotline and preparing to crack down on online gambling.