About the Department
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
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Budget 2022-23
Budget 2022-23 includes a number of measures to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.
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On the Record - Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The article, Administrative Appeals Tribunal demoted barrister for making decisions against the government, written by Mr Eric Tlozek and first published on the ABC News website on Sunday
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Disability Reform Minister’s Meeting on 18 March 2022
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 18 March to discuss key priorities for 2022.
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