The Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System (the Review) will make recommendations for Education Ministers to inform the next agreement to improve education outcomes in Australia and meet the current and future needs of students. This consultation paper covers the five key areas outlined in the Terms of Reference.

The Department of Social Services is preparing the Disability Services and Inclusion Bill 2023 for introduction into Parliament. The exposure draft of the Bill, as well as further material detailing key parts of the Bill in plain language, Auslan and easy read formats are available.

In May 2023, the Australian Government announced an independent review of the Federal Safety Commissioner, to be led by Marie Boland. The review presents an opportunity for stakeholders to have their say on the Federal Safety Commissioner and the Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme, and also identify areas where improvements could be made. This...

This government response document highlights the Australian government’s commitment to taking action on de-banking, and their intentions to balance support for affected businesses, while also acknowledging banks are commercial enterprises and must manage their own risks and resources.

Misinformation and disinformation spread via digital platform services is a major issue worldwide. The Australian Government has released the draft Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023 to address this growing challenge. This fact sheet outlines the proposed legislative changes.