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On the Record – Recent reporting regarding the Department of Social Services and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal

An article by Eric Tlozek, first published on the ABC News website on Sunday 15 May 2022, contained inaccurate accusations about the department’s Secretary.

Connecting people with disability to potential employers

The Minister for Families and Social Services officially launched the RecruitAble pilot at Coles Head Office in Melbourne.

Budget 2022–23

Budget 2022–23 includes a number of measures to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities.

Paid Income Model consultation now open

Consultation is now open about experiences under the Paid Income Model compared to the Earned Income Model.

Ministers' Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique

On Friday 10 December 2021, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, hosted the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (B…

Department of Social Services Annual Report 2020-21

The Department of Social Services Annual Report 2020-21 was released on 1 December 2021.

Department of Social Services Corporate Plan 2021–22

The Department of Social Services Corporate Plan 2021-22 was released on 31 August 2021.

Possible Scam Alert

The Department has received reports that members of the public have received emails claiming to be from the ‘Department of Social Services’.…

Families and Children Activity program funding extensions

The Australian Government is extending funding arrangements for a number of funded services under the Families and Children Activity.

‘Better Choices’ – Enhancing informed decision-making for online wagering consumers

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has released findings from a randomised trial that will help people make informed decisions about online wager…

Simplified Income Reporting for Income Support Recipients

Income support recipients now report the gross amount paid to them during their reporting period, instead of calculating the amount of income they will earn.

Ministers' Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique

On Friday 27 November 2020, the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, hosted the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board (B…

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