The Albanese Labor Government is developing a national strategy for food security in remote First Nations communities, in partnership with state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations.

Food and other essential groceries are often over 50 per cent more expensive in remote communities than in regional supermarkets, not consistently available and can be poorer quality.

That is why the Australian Government has committed $11.8 million over two years to develop the Strategy, undertake consultations and implement early projects.

The Albanese Labor Government is developing a national strategy for food security in remote First Nations communities, in partnership with state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations.

Food and other essential groceries are often over 50 per cent more expensive in remote communities than in regional supermarkets, not consistently available and can be poorer quality.

That is why the Australian Government has committed $11.8 million over two years to develop the Strategy, undertake consultations and implement early projects.

The Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, is proud to congratulate the exceptional individuals who are recipients of the 2024 NAIDOC Awards.

The awards were announced tonight in Adelaide at the 2024 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony ahead of NAIDOC Week.

With 28 finalists shortlisted from almost 200 entrants across 10 categories, it was a tough job for the National NAIDOC Committee to select the winners of the 2024 awards.

KYAM MAHER, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS: Thank you for being here today on Kaurna Yerta, the lands of the Kaurna people. It is a distinct pleasure to host the Joint Council on Closing the Gap, Aboriginal Affairs ministers from all around Australia, as well as the head of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

I'll hand over to Linda Burney, the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians. And also with us is Pat Turner, the head of the Coalition of the Peaks.

KYAM MAHER, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS: Thank you for being here today on Kaurna Yerta, the lands of the Kaurna people. It is a distinct pleasure to host the Joint Council on Closing the Gap, Aboriginal Affairs ministers from all around Australia, as well as the head of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

I'll hand over to Linda Burney, the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians. And also with us is Pat Turner, the head of the Coalition of the Peaks.

More than 300 people have enrolled in the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation’s First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program, marking a significant achievement for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations across the country.

The Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, Malarndirri McCarthy provided an update on the program at the Joint Council on Closing the Gap meeting in Adelaide today.

More than 300 people have enrolled in the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation’s First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program, marking a significant achievement for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations across the country.

The Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, Malarndirri McCarthy provided an update on the program at the Joint Council on Closing the Gap meeting in Adelaide today.

The Albanese Labor Government is investing $100 million into 33 Indigenous health infrastructure projects across the country.

The Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Assistant Minister Malarndirri McCarthy and the Lead Convener of the Coalition of the Peaks, Pat Turner, will jointly announce the funding at the Joint Council on Closing the Gap meeting in Adelaide on Friday 5 July.

The $100 million investment will go towards constructing new clinics, renovating existing clinics, and building staff housing for workers.

The Albanese Labor Government is investing $100 million into 33 Indigenous health infrastructure projects across the country.

The Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Assistant Minister Malarndirri McCarthy and the Lead Convener of the Coalition of the Peaks, Pat Turner, will jointly announce the funding at the Joint Council on Closing the Gap meeting in Adelaide on Friday 5 July.

The $100 million investment will go towards constructing new clinics, renovating existing clinics, and building staff housing for workers. 

PATRICK GORMAN, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER AND ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE: I have here a two weeks' supply of nappies for the two additional weeks of paid parental leave that started on 1 July. Because of Labor's commitment to paid parental leave, families who have a newborn bub on or after 1 July, get an additional two weeks of paid parental leave. And new babies mean lots and lots of nappies.