An eminent person closely involved in the national apology on forced adoptions has been appointed to chair the working group charged with helping deliver on the Australian Government’s commitments to provide better support for Australians impacted by past forced adoption practices.
The 2013-14 Budget continues the Gillard Government's commitment to supporting more Australian women into leadership positions, with additional funding of $4.3 million for BoardLinks over five years from 2011-12.
The Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, opened the inaugural White Ribbon International Conference in Sydney today by announcing $1 million a year for a new national organisation to advocate and engage with the community about preventing violence against women and their children.
Location: Parliament House, Canberra
Location: Sydney, NSW
Location: Melbourne
Interviewer: Ryk Goddard
Program: ABC 936 Hobart
Interviewer: Louise Saunders
Program: 936 ABC Hobart - Drive
Location: Canberra
