Federal News

Australia’s first Inspector-General of Water Compliance for the Murray-Darling Basin

The Coalition Government today introduced a Bill to establish the Inspector–General of Water Compliance - a strong and independent regulator to monitor and oversee water compliance

26 May 2021

Labour Force April 2021: Full-time employment at a record high; unemployment rate drops to 5.5 per c

Labour force figures released today show there were 13,040,400 Australians in work in April 2021, with the level of employment now 45,900 (or 0.4 per cent)

20 May 2021

Protecting families and businesses from higher energy prices

The Morrison Government is stepping up and building a new gas power plant in the Hunter Valley, which will create jobs, keep energy prices low, keep the lights on and help reduce emissions.

19 May 2021

National Action Plan to Ease Chronic Pain for Australians

The Australian Government has today launched its National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management, providing Australians living with chronic pain access to the care and support they need.

18 May 2021

Locking in Australia's Fuel Security

The Morrison Government is taking strong action to further boost Australia’s long-term fuel security by locking in the future of our refining sector.

17 May 2021

New initiatives to support Australians with disability

The Morrison Government is guaranteeing the essential services Australians rely on in Budget 2021-22.

15 May 2021

Extension for Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disabil

In response to the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Morrison Government will deliver a $17.7 billion package

14 May 2021

Australia Secures Moderna Vaccines

The Australian Government has secured 25 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to further diversify our vaccine portfolio as well as provide access to a booster or variant vaccine

13 May 2021

Budget 2021 - Treasurer's Speech

12 May 2021

National Press Club Address - Our Strong Economic Recovery

Australia is well on the road to recovery.

12 May 2021