Federal News

Australia playing its part in global effort to reduce emissions

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report on climate science reinforces the need for a coordinated, global effort to reduce emissions.

10 August 2021

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has today provided provisional approval of the Moderna vaccine for use in Australian adults.

9 August 2021

NDIS now supporting 466,000 Australians and their families

The latest National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quarterly report shows the world first scheme is continuing to grow at a record rate.

9 August 2021

Additional COVID-19 treatment for Australia

Australians are set to have access to a new treatment for COVID-19, in addition to the continuously expanding vaccine rollout.

8 August 2021

National Cabinet Statement - Friday 6 August 2021

The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response to the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy.

7 August 2021

Significant new funding for the justice system to Close the Gap

The Australian Government has released the Commonwealth’s first Implementation Plan under the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

7 August 2021

The Morrison Government Weekly Update - 31 July to 6 August

7 August 2021

On-site vaccinations for aged care and disability workers

The Australian Government is supporting primary care COVID-19 vaccination providers to offer vaccinations to residential aged care and disability support workers

6 August 2021

More mental health support for rural and remote communities

The Morrison Government is investing $14.3 million to provide additional mental health support for Australians living in rural and remote communities in Western NSW and the Northern Territor...

6 August 2021

Closing the Gap in school education

The Liberal Nationals Government is investing $126 million to improve school education for thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

6 August 2021