Newly arrived humanitarian entrants have started to access a new pilot program designed to help them use their professional or trade skills and qualifications in Australia. Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, Senator Zed Seselja said the three-year Career Pathways Pilot is being rolled out in six locations – Sydney (Settlement Services International), Melbourne (AMES Australia), Perth …
Continue readingE&OE… Kieran Gilbert So from one of the leading moderates in the Government, Simon Birmingham, to a conservative minister in Assistant Minister for Social Services, Zed Seselja. What do you make of the remarks of Senator Birmingham? As I pointed out at the start, a clear message to fellow moderates and supporters of marriage equality, of which you’re not one. …
Continue readingE&OE… Sabra Lane As we heard on AM yesterday, the last of the special intake of 12,000 Syrian and Iraqi refugees are about to arrive in Australia. They’re grateful to be given a new opportunity, s ome are already trying to get their own businesses off the ground but the majority have been settled in city areas leading some councils …
Continue readingThe Australian Government completely rejects the tenor of the ABC report published on Monday (31 July) in relation to alleged mistreatment of refugees in Fairfield. The Refugee Council of Australia claimed refugees settled in Fairfield are being treated with disrespect from staff at Government service provider jobactive. The Australian Government is unaware of any disrespectful treatment of refugees. The Australian …
Continue readingE&OE… Tom Connell I’ve got here in the studio with me, Liberal frontbencher Zed Seselja, thanks for your time today. Senator Seselja Thanks Tom. Tom Connell I know you got asked about this yesterday, no citizenship issues? You called up the parents though, just in case, is that a sort of sign of the times? Senator Seselja Well look, perhaps. …
Continue readingThe Turnbull Government announced today the organisations that will deliver Australia’s redesigned settlement services supporting newly arrived refugees and humanitarian entrants. The new Humanitarian Settlement Program makes significant improvements to the way the Government delivers support services to humanitarian entrants and features more intense one-on-one support to build their skills and knowledge to become fully self-reliant and active members of …
Continue readingAssistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Luke Hartsuyker, and Senator for the Australian Capital Territory Zed Seselja, have seen first-hand how the Australian Government’s billion dollar plus investment in the National Landcare Program is achieving tangible results on the ground in the nation’s capital. Minister Hartsuyker said Landcare was a demonstration of the Australian Government’s significant commitment to …
Continue readingHavelock House is in prime condition for residents following the completion of a $135,665 refurbishment at the community housing provider. Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash said the upgrades are an example of the Australian Government investing in and addressing disadvantage in Australia’s regions. “The Federation Room, kitchen, and bathroom facilities will give residents and community organisations a …
Continue readingStudents and staff at Holy Family Primary School in the ACT will have full use of two new classrooms and an amenities block thanks to funding from the Coalition Government. Assistant Minister Seselja officially opened the new facility in Gowrie today on behalf of the Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham. “It was great to visit Holy Family Primary …
Continue readingE&OE… DAVID LIPSON, PRESENTER: This week we saw Parliament at its messiest, on an issue everyone cares about: school funding. Labor voted against a $23.5 billion boost, along with a new funding model even David Gonski himself has endorsed. The Government, driven by its divisions in its own ranks, was forced to make another one of the special deals Gonski …
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