KATIE WOOLF, HOST: We have got the federal Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, in town at the moment. And she is in Darwin this week and plans to visit new emergency accommodation for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. She's also set to take part in a roundtable with senior Territorians to talk about the kinds of federal government support available to them, and she joins me on the line right now. Good morning to you, Assistant Minister.

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to achieving better outcomes for First Nations children, young people and their families.

An independent National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People will be officially operational from 13 January next year to progress this aim.

The Commission has now been established as an Executive Agency under the Public Service Act 1999 with applications for the role of the National Commissioner to open this month.

GREG JENNETT, HOST: Alright, let's get some Australian Government perspective now on events abroad and at home too. Patrick Gorman's the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, among other things. He's also the member for Perth, and he joins us from that city. Patrick Gorman, welcome back. Good to see you here. Why don't we start in the Middle East, very testing times. You may have noticed the comments of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as the head of the Iranian armed forces, both are indicating further strikes from each country is possible.

OLIVER PETERSON, HOST: Are the Greens a chance of picking up the seat of Perth at the federal election? Adam Bandt thinks so, and he told Gary Adshead as much this morning, right here on 6PR.

Indigenous businesses are continuing to contribute to the economic empowerment of First Nations people and communities, achieving a milestone $10 billion in Commonwealth contracts over nearly a decade.

The Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) has played a key role in supporting the growth of the Indigenous business sector, significantly increasing the Commonwealth’s purchasing from First Nations businesses since its introduction.

TOM CONNELL, HOST: Here in Australia, it's the last day you can put in a submission, from the members of the public to the government's Misinformation Bill, which has been generating plenty of headlines. Joining me now is the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, the man who really calls the shots, Patrick Gorman, and former Liberal MP in New South Wales, Liberal Party President Jason Falinski; thanks both for your time. Patrick didn't correct me, so he obviously agrees with that.

The Albanese Government is today announcing a further six initiatives as part of the largest commitment to justice reinvestment ever delivered by the Commonwealth.

The national justice reinvestment program is a long-term, community-led approach to preventing crime, improving community safety and reducing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contact with the justice system.

A new Merit Protection Commissioner has been appointed following a merit-based selection process.

Ms Jamie Lowe will commence in the role from 30 September 2024.

Ms Lowe holds Bachelors of Law (Honours) and Arts and has served in senior positions across the Commonwealth Government.

Most recently, Ms Lowe was First Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Public Service Commission. In this role, she led the Centralised Code of Conduct Inquiry Taskforce established in response to the Robodebt Royal Commission Report.

Women and girls across the nation will find it easier and more enjoyable to play sport and be active, with the Albanese Government offering $55 million in grants to over 120 recipients.

The grants represent the participation stream of funding, the first to be announced from the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program.

OLIVER PETERSON, HOST: The Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and the Member for Perth, Patrick Gorman, joins me in the 6PR Jayco Caravanland mobile studios. Good to see you.

PATRICK GORMAN, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER: Good to see you, Oly, and good to be here in the caravan. A great Australian manufacturing business.

PETERSON: It is too. And are you enjoying the Royal Show today?