Topics: NT Coroner’s findings, Government response to Senate Inquiry into murdered and missing First Nations women, media coverage of murdered and missing First Nations women.

Topics: Government response to Senate Inquiry into murdered and missing First Nations women, NT Coroner’s findings.

TOM CONNELL, HOST: Well, WA is Australia's most parochial state. Before you come for me, former sandgroper Andrew Clennell confirmed that earlier on the program. It is going to be a contested ground this time at the Federal election, that could go either way. Joining the panel now is Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, and always spruiking for WA, Patrick Gorman, thank you for your time.

ANDREW CLENNELL, HOST: I’m trying to figure out what's first and second. What are the three?

Today, the Albanese Labor Government has introduced legislation to expand the role and remit of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), as part of the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024.

The Bill amends legislation to allow IBA to borrow and raise capital, boosting its ability to invest in First Nations businesses and communities.

We are improving access to capital because we know it is a significant barrier to First Nations economic development and empowerment.

The Albanese Government has tabled its response to the Senate Inquiry into Missing and Murdered First Nations Women and Children.

The Government acknowledges the First Nations women and children whose lives have been cut short through horrific acts of violence, and those who are missing.

The Government thanks the survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence who made submissions to and appeared before the Inquiry, and family members who made submissions and spoke on behalf of loved ones murdered or missing.

GABI ELGOOD, HOST: It’s Ron and Gabi driving you home for Reach Out Speak Up day, where we are starting the conversation about coercive control and domestic and family violence to start trying to find a solution. And we always look to the Federal Government when we are looking for solutions to these Australia-wide issues, so right now I am pleased to say I have the Minister for Women on the line. Katy Gallagher, welcome. Thanks for joining.

SENATOR THE HON KATY GALLAGHER, MINISTER FOR WOMEN: Thanks for having me on, so much.

Today's launch of the Government Writing Handbook marks a significant step in improving communication standards across the Australian Public Service (APS).

The handbook offers public servants practical guidance and examples to enhance their writing.

Public servants write for the Australian public. The handbook highlights that writing with clarity, purpose, and consistency is crucial for creating content that informs, educates, and engages all citizens.

This is part of the Albanese Government’s reform program to deliver an APS that has the capability to do its job well.

Everyone in government writes. We do not just write for our Parliamentary or Public Service colleagues. We write for the Australian public.

Writing to inform, educate and engage. We must always remember to write with our readers in mind. Clear, concise and consistent writing is essential.

Ensuring that government content is effective and useful. It underpins government services that Australians can rely on. Improving the way we write helps Australians today and tomorrow.

PATRICK GORMAN, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER: Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. What we know is that, as this year's theme tells us, once every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. That is completely unacceptable anywhere on Earth.

The Albanese Labor Government is reaffirming its ongoing commitment to a safer, violence-free Australia for all women and children today in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the launch of the United Nations’ global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Parliament House will light up orange – a powerful, visible reminder of the lives impacted by family and domestic and sexual violence – and importantly honour the lives we have lost.