Today I have made a Delcaration of Open Government on behalf of the Australian Government.
The declaration is an important step in creating a culturue of public sector openness and transparency, and is also a key component of the Government's gov2.0 agenda that I have been working to progress.
For more information go to http://agimo.govspace.gov.au/2010/07/16/declaration-of-open-government/
ADDITONAL $150,000 FOR YOUTHLAW VICTORIA
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced an additional $150,000 in funding for Youthlaw Online, an important service providing young people in Victoria with greater access to legal advice.
24 June 2010
Today I announced in Parliament that I will not be re-contesting the seat of Melbourne at the next election.
New facilities at the Wingate Community Centre in Ascot Vale in Melbourne will improve vocational education and training for students in the region.
5 June 2010
A SIMPLER VISA SYSTEM
The Rudd Government will simplify and streamline Australia’s complex visa system under innovative changes announced today.
4 June 2010
FUNDING TO REDEVELOP DEBNEYS PARK & MOONEE PONDS CREEK
The Rudd Government will provide more than $1.5 million towards a major redevelopment of Debneys Park and the area around Moonee Ponds Creek in Melbourne.
25 March, 2010 Joint Media Release
Jobs Fund supports social enterprise and disadvantaged jobseekers
Joint Media Release with Mark Arbib MP and Senator Stephen Fielding
Minister for Employment Participation, Mark Arbib, and the Leader of the Family First, Steve Fielding, today announced $21.5 million for 32 projects under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Jobs Fund – Get Communities Working.
Media Release
21 May 2010
FUNDING FOR VICTORIA PARK REDEVELOPMENT IN ABBOTSFORD
A $7.2 million upgrade of Victoria Park in Abbotsford – the former home of the Collingwood Football Club – will transform the iconic park into a community recreation space.
MEDIA RELEASE19 May 2010COALITION FAILS BUDGET TEST The Coalition today failed the most basic test for a budget in reply:
