Tag: Family and Children
Coalition brushes off Costello's criticism
Coalition MPs have dismissed former treasurer Peter Costello's harsh criticism of Tony Abbott's new paid parental leave scheme.[MORE]
Abbott in race to the bottom with Labor: Costello
Peter Costello savages Tony Abbott's parental leave scheme, ridiculing it as being against Liberal principles.[MORE]
$1.5m boost for youth education
A central Victorian welfare group has made a million-dollar purchase to improve youth education.[MORE]
Joyce breaks ranks on parental leave
Opposition finance spokesman Barnaby Joyce says his leader's paid parental leave scheme will push up the prices of basic foodstuffs.[MORE]
Australians caught in Ethiopian adoption nightmare
Australian families have made serious allegations of corruption within Australia's inter-country adoption program with Ethiopia.[MORE]
Hospital hands newborn to wrong mother
A woman at Broken Hill hospital was given the wrong newborn to breastfeed at the weekend.[MORE]
Govt asked to explain parental leave delay
Time is running out for the Federal Government to get legislation into the Senate for its parental leave scheme before Parliament's winter recess.[MORE]
Bishop hopes parental leave levy temporary
Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop has played down the impost the Coalition's paid parental leave plan would have on big business.[MORE]
Parents sue for $18m after babies taken
Figures released by the NSW Government show the number of babies taken from mothers by DoCS is on the rise. [MORE]
Department head defends child protection system
The outgoing head of the NT Department of Health and Families has defended his handling of the child protection system.[MORE]
Abbott signals support for parental leave laws
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has given his clearest indication yet that the Coalition will not try to block the Government's paid parental leave scheme.[MORE]
Bullied girl hopes court win helps other victims
A teenager says she hopes a landmark court decision allowing her to seek compensation for being bullied will help other victims in the future. [MORE]
Family matters cause cricket bingle
A man leaves work to comfort the woman he loves. Drops everything after taking a hysterical call from the person he shares his life with.[MORE]
Ministers savage 'just say no' Abbott
Labor heavy-hitters line up to denounce Tony Abbott for heading "the most obstructionist Opposition in 30 years".[MORE]
Domestic violence project destined for Kempsey
The New South Wales Government has earmarked Kempsey for funding to run a domestic violence program.[MORE]
Backbenchers fire warning shot at Abbott
Tony Abbott warned that backbenchers will "give him a smack" if he fails to consult on any more major policy announcements.[MORE]
Landmark ruling opens door for bullying compo
Landmark Supreme Court ruling paves the way for young victims of bullying to be granted compensation. [MORE]
Parental plan a 'cheap ploy' to win votes
Reaction from ABC readers suggests many Australians are sceptical about Tony Abbott's parental leave plan.[MORE]
Backing for paid parental leave
The West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says he supports the concept of paid parental leave.[MORE]
Abbott hits back in 'massive new tax' row
Tony Abbott hits back at the business community's criticism of his proposed parental leave policy. [MORE]
Having it all but missing out on so much
One of the first profiles I was commissioned to do as a young cadet 20 years ago was on the newly appointed chief executive of a division of one of the big four banks. [MORE]
Abbott pledges 'real money' for working parents
Tony Abbott says he will introduce a six-month paid parental leave scheme with "real money" if the Coalition wins the next election.[MORE]
Big brother for foster children
Tasmania's Commissioner for Children is testing a new program to provide more support for children living in foster care.[MORE]
Ethiopia adoption ban lifted
The Federal Government has announced Australians will again be allowed to adopt children from Ethiopia.[MORE]
Higher yellow, blue card fees 'funded by Government'
The Queensland Government says changes to fees for clearance to work with children and the disabled will not leave organisations worse off.[MORE]
