Senate Committee Recommends Sex Discrimination Act Changes (12 Dec 08)
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee tables inquiry report into review of Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act.
Get Involved In International Day Of People With Disability (03 Dec 08)
Senator Trish Crossin has encouraged all Territorians to get involved and celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on December 3rd.
Australia Takes A Stand On Women's Rights (25 Nov 08)
Senator Trish Crossin has welcomed the announcement that the Australian Government has signed the Optional Protocol to the United Nationals Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Your Rights At Work - Back On Track (25 Nov 08)
Working Territorians will be looking forward to fairness with the Rudd Government introducing the new industrial relations legislation, the Fair Work Bill, into parliament – effectively smashing the former Government’s Work Choices regime.
ABC Learning Centres On Senator's Radar (13 Nov 08)
Senator Trish Crossin today has sought to reassure parents that she is keeping a close eye on the developments over the ABC Learning Centre’s receivership and the impact it will have on Territory families.
Farewell Aunty Hilda - Your Story Will Live On (14 Oct 08)
Senator Trish Crossin paid tribute today to one of the Territory’s dearly loved icons with the passing of Aunty Hilda Muir.
Territorians To Benefit From Rudd's Economic Security Strategy (14 Oct 08)
Senator Trish Crossin has welcomed the Rudd Government’s announcement of around $4 billion for regional and rural Australians.
Christmas Island Celebrates 50 Years (03 Oct 08)
This week, Christmas Island celebrates 50 years since becoming a non-self governing Australian Territory.
New Climate Change Study For Northern Indigenous Communities (24 Sep 08)
Senator Trish Crossin has welcomed the Rudd Government announcement that $198,500 will be provided for a study to assess how climate change will impact on Indigenous communities in northern Australia.
Rudd Government Improves Help For Women With Breast Cancer (20 Sep 08)
Senator Trish Crossin has welcomed the announcement that the Rudd Government is investing $43 million to support women with breast cancer.
National Asthma Week - Australians Urged To Take Control (02 Sep 08)
Senator Trish Crossin today urged Territorians with asthma not to be complacent and to take control of their condition.
Funding To Upgrade Hidden Valley Motorsport Complex (23 Jul 08)
The Hidden Valley Motorsport Complex outside of Darwin may be built for speed, but upgrades to the drag strip to be funded by the Rudd Government will improve track safety and quality for both drivers and spectators.
Green Corps Team Contributes To Local Desert Knowledge Centre (12 Jun 08)
A team of young local people have been working on important environmental regeneration work at the Desert Knowledge Learning Space, assisting with the centre’s work, and gaining valuable work experience and training.
Homelessness Green Paper Consultation In Darwin (06 Jun 08)
The Federal Government will hold consultations in Darwin in response to the release last month of Which Way Home – a Green Paper on Homelessness, a concrete step in developing a ten year plan for tackling homelessness.
$1.3 Million School Facility Opened (01 Jun 08)
Refurbishments totalling $1,321,309 was officially opened today at St Mary’s Primary School by Senator Trish Crossin.
Scullion Leading A Double Life: Who Is He Really Representing? (31 May 08)
Senator Trish Crossin has slammed Senator Nigel Scullion for not representing his electorate or his party.
Australian Community Mourns Loss Of Education Leader (13 May 08)
“The Australian Community is in mourning today from the passing of Dr Marika, a widely respected Indigenous leader from Arnhem land,” Senator Crossin said.
Indigenous Employment Reforms To Begin (01 May 08)
Senator Trish Crossin today welcomed the announcement of the timetable for the new Indigenous Economic Development Strategy which includes the reform of the Community Development Employment Program (CDEP).
Senate Inquiry Into Stolen Generation Compensation Bill 2008 (18 Mar 08)
On 12 March 2008, the Senate referred the Stolen Generation Compensation Bill 2008 to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report by 16 June 2008.
Euthanasia Bill Sent To Senate Committee (18 Mar 08)
On 12 March 2008, the Senate referred the Rights of the Terminally Ill (Euthanasia Laws Repeal) Bill (the Bill) to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs for inquiry and report.
Celebrating International Women's Day - A Chance To Influence The Future (07 Mar 08)
“As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the Rudd Government is committed to improving the lives of Australian Women, and it has hit the ground running to deliver on our election commitments,” said Senator Trish Crossin.
History Achieved With First Female Government Representative From The NT (13 Feb 08)
Labor Senator Trish Crossin was today sworn in as the first female from the NT to be a member of a Federal Government.
Katherine's 10 Year Australia Day Anniversary (26 Jan 08)
Senator Trish Crossin says tomorrow’s tenth anniversary of the devastating Katherine floods serve as a reminder of the importance of community spirit in regional towns.
ACCC Told To Inquire Into Grocery Prices (24 Jan 08)
Senator Trish Crossin today welcomed the Rudd Labor Government’s directive to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to begin a formal inquiry into grocery prices.