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Hang on, help is on its way.
Thursday was a really tough day for Victorian families and businesses. Our community has been through so much, and everyone was hoping to avoid another lockdown. But it wasn’t to be.More than six...
National Cabinet Statement
The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, recent outbreaks of COVID-19 and the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy.National Cabinet continues to work together to...
Labour Force June 2021 – Unemployment rate drops to 4.9 per cent
Labour force figures released today by the ABS show that seasonally adjusted employment rose by 29,100 in June 2021, at the upper end of market expectations, to stand a record high of 13,154,200....
VIC COVID-19 Support Package
The Victorian Government today announced it was entering a five day lockdown.Earlier today the Commonwealth Government announced proposed changes to the way economic support will be delivered to...
Opposition calls for Government apology for more than 1000 law breaches
The Opposition has called for the McGowan Government to apologise following the outcome of the Legislative Council v Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC)...
NSW COVID-19 Support Package
The Morrison Government is upgrading its national response to COVID-19 outbreaks with increased weekly payments for households, and boosting business cash flow to get them through extended...
$400m recovery funding package to provide continued support for
The Australian and NSW Governments are providing a range of targeted recovery efforts to NSW communities affected by the February and March 2021 storms and floods to help them on the next stage of...
New agreement to help people manage life with diabetes
To mark National Diabetes Week, the Australian Government is announcing a new three-year $140 million agreement with Diabetes Australia to continue delivering the National Diabetes Services Scheme...
Australia’s first accredited training for health practitioners and
Monash University has developed Australia’s first training course accredited by multiple professional bodies to help health professionals and frontline workers better recognise and respond to...