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National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering
Australia’s first-ever National Framework for Protecting Australians from online wagering harm has been announced.
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The Department of Social Services Annual Report 2017–18
The department’s Annual Report is now available online.
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National Redress Scheme now open
The National Redress Scheme is providing support to those who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.
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Australian Government Response to the Royal Commission
On 13 June 2018, the Australian Government released its response to the Royal Commission, including the establishment of the National Office for Child Safety within the Department of Social Services.
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Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique
On Monday 10 December 2018, the Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher hosted the first Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (Board) meeting since the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) commenced.
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Announcement: for Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Payment Scheme Legal Advisors and Financial Counsellors. Changes to the BSWAT Provider Portal.
The BSWAT Provider Portal is changing to read only on 16 December 2018. This will affect how you submit any remaining claims for payment for services provided under the BSWAT Payment Scheme (financial counselling or legal advice).
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Announcement of Productivity Commission Inquiry into mental health
Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP and the Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP announce a Productivity Commission Inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy and the best ways to support and improve national mental wellbeing.
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Announcement of Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the Government's decision to ask the Governor General to establish a Royal Commission into the aged care sector, including young Australians with disabilities living in residential aged care settings.
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Building Employer Demand Research Report
The Department of Social Services engaged Kantar Public to conduct primary research in order to provide a robust understanding of the business characteristics, attitudes and perceived barriers employers face in employing people with disability.
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