In Focus
Budget 2013-14
The 2013-14 Budget was released at 7.30pm Tuesday, 14 May 2013.
Visit the Budget 2013-14 website for budget papers, including how to purchase budget documents.
National Volunteer Week
13 - 19 May 2013
Spread the word. Volunteers are valued and make an important contribution to the broader community. Help us say thanks a million to Australian volunteers.
Visit National Volunteer Week for information.
National Cyber Security Awareness Week
20 - 24 May 2013
Stay safe and secure on the internet. There are simple steps to take to protect your personal and financial information online.
Visit National Cyber Security Awareness Week to view the security tips.
Innovation Month
20 May - 14 June 2013
Interested in new and different ways of thinking, designing and delivering public services.
Visit Information Week to connect with others and be involved.
Creative Australia
Celebrate the role arts and culture play in the life of every Australian. Get creative!
Visit Creative Australia and find out what it means for you.
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
The Royal Commission will inquire into how institutions with a responsibility for children have managed and responded to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse and related matters.
Visit Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse for details.
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Government Initiatives
National Plan for School Improvement
The aim of the National Plan is to take Australian schools into the top five in the world.
Super. Your money, your future
Superannuation is getting better to help all Australians save for their future. Find out how you’ll benefit from the improvements to super.
National Broadband Network
The NBN will give all Australian homes and businesses access to high-speed, reliable broadband.
Child Care Assistance
The Child Care Rebate is not income tested. It pays up to 50 per cent of child care costs, up to $7500 per child per year.
Schoolkids Bonus
A payment to help eligible families and students with the cost of primary and secondary school education.
Household Assistance Package
Helping millions of Australians that need help the most with ongoing assistance and tax cuts.
National Tobacco Campaign
Smoking kills, everybody knows that. But what you really should consider is how smoking kills. Stop before the suffering starts.
Dad and Partner Pay
Supporting dads or partners to take time off work to bond with their baby, share experiences as a family and support mums after the birth or adoption of their child.
Retune
As the final step in Australia’s move to digital-only TV, some channels will change frequencies. After they’ve changed, you’ll need to retune your digital TV equipment to keep watching TV.
Experience Plus
Make age an advantage. Call Experience Plus 13 17 64 to find out if you qualify.
Employer Awareness
New penalties will soon apply for employing, contracting or referring non-citizens who are not allowed to work in Australia.
Don't be sorry
The law has changed for people coming by boat to Australia. Tell your family—don’t risk being sorry.
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.
Get MoneySmart now!
Explore this website for help about all things money - easy to use calculators, useful tips and tools. Simple guidance you can trust.
Smartraveller
Get the most out of your trip. Register your travel plans, get travel advice updates and ensure yourself and your belongings.
Clean Technology Programs
$1.2 billion in programs provide incentives for business to reduce emissions and invest in clean energy.
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.
