In Focus
Election 2010
The 2010 federal election has now been held. Get the latest official election results at the AEC website.
APS ICT Entry-Level Programs
Applications are now open for excellent opportunities to start an exciting career in Information and Communications Technology in the Australian Government.
Visit APS ICT Entry-level Programs for more information.
Nominate now for 2011!
Nominations close 31 August 2010
Here is your opportunity to recognise and reward someone who makes you proud to be an Australian.
Visit Australian of the Year Awards to nominate the next Australian of the Year now.
e-tax
Prepare and lodge your 2010 tax return online, using the Tax Office's free tax return preparation software. Visit e-tax for more information.
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline
1800 882 436
Free, confidential information, support and counselling 24 hours a day for women, partners and families.
Visit the Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline site for further details.
SBR now open for business
Standard Business Reporting (SBR) is now open for business, offering Australian businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, tax agents and payroll professionals a quicker and easier way to complete and lodge reports for government.
Visit the SBR website for more information.
Site Feedback
australia.gov.au is undergoing some major renovations. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the new site - let us know at our 60 Second Survey.
Government Initiatives
Caretaker Arrangements
In the period preceding an election, the Australian Government assumes a caretaker role.
Some Government Initiatives have been removed from our homepage. Those that appear have received bi-partisan approval for their continuation.
National Missing Persons Week 2010
August 1-7. You don't have to wait 24 hours to report someone missing. A day spent waiting is a day lost.
The Line
When it comes to young people and respectful relationships, sometimes things can be a bit blurry.
Find out more about relationship issues that don't always have an obvious answer.
DonateLife - Discuss it today! OK?
Decided to be an organ and tissue donor, or thinking about it? Learn more here. Make sure you discuss your decision with the people close to you as they will be asked to give the final OK.
Defence Jobs
Find out more about life in the Australian Defence Force or about Army, Navy and Air Force careers.
Digital Switchover
Between 2010 and 2013, analog free-to-air TV signals are being switched off and replaced with digital only signals.
