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The Chair of the Ministerial Committee on Family Violence Committee, Tariana Turia, is asking why Annette King has raised her concern about victims in the last hours of the parliamentary term.

The Community Response Fund is delivering more support to critical social services groups with nearly $11 million being rolled out in the latest funding round.

A new programme for measuring changes in the labour market was launched today by Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

Tariana Turia today announced the launch of the Government's latest campaign against family violence.

The number of people receiving the Unemployment Benefit is reducing, but the impact from students seeking work this summer is expected to reverse the slide says Paula Bennett, Minister for Social D

A new programme aimed at reducing the country's shocking rate of child abuse gets underway in Auckland today, the Social Development and Employment Minister says.

Some beneficiaries undertaking certain types of tertiary study will be eligible to borrow an additional $500 per year to help with their costs, says the Minister for Social Development and Employme

From January 2010, superannuitants and veterans pensioners will be able to take their entitlement with them while travelling overseas.

White Ribbon Day is a reminder we all need to take action against violence toward women, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment.

A further 2,000 places have been confirmed today on the Job Ops scheme, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

Twenty five groups supporting positive parenting are to receive more than $810,000, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

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A review of the section 59 law change has been tabled today in Parliament, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

Employers in the state sector have been recognised today for going the extra mile for staff with significant disabilities.

Figures released today show the official rate of unemployment has again risen, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

A group of young people in foster care will today receive awards celebrating their achievements.

Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett has confirmed Ms Diana Crossan in the role of Retirement Commissioner until January 2013. 

Today marks the beginning of Foster Care Awareness Week, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

When I arrived here tonight I had one of those moments of panic when you think you have come to the wrong hui.   And then I started thinking, maybe I need to be planning a More Maori Oppo

The previous Government's efforts to move people off Sickness and Invalid's Benefits failed according to a new report, says the Social Development and Employment Minister.

The Ministers for Social Development and Employment and Senior Citizens have welcomed the passage of legislation granting greater freedom to superannuitants.

The Minister for Social Development and Employment has welcomed a new partnership between Work and Income and the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association.