Sep 28, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, Special Minister of State and Senator for Victoria, congratulated Kidsafe Victoria and Victorian University, who each received Commonwealth grants in the lead up to Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week. Kidsafe Victoria, based in...
Sep 23, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Senator the Hon Scott Ryan today welcomed disaster assistance for residents living in the Melton local government area, in response to recent flooding. Senator Ryan said the funding, announced today by Commonwealth Justice Minister Michael Keenan and Victorian...
Sep 14, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) will be asked to investigate a range of matters that have arisen as a result of the 2016 federal election. The Special Minister of State Senator the Hon Scott Ryan will make the referral as soon as committee...
Sep 13, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
The Australian people will have their say on whether to legalise same-sex marriage on Saturday, February 11 2017. The Plebiscite, to be run and managed by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), will ask voters: “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples...
Jun 27, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
The Turnbull Coalition Government is supporting volunteers and providing $10 million to Surf Life Saving Australia to upgrade its volunteer training. The funding, announced in Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast, includes: $6 million to help upskill existing volunteer...
Jun 24, 2016 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Bendigo will share in $4.84 million for local drug and alcohol rehabilitation services as part of the Turnbull Coalition Government’s plan to combat the scourge of ice, or crystal methamphetamine. The funding, which will be directed to the Murray Primary Health...