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ESS Lump Sum Payments

ESS Lump Sum Payments

As part of the response to the global financial crisis, the government's Economic Security Strategy (ESS) is offering immediate support for many Australians. Are you eligible? Visit ESS Lump Sum Payments.

Tomorrow People

Tomorrow People

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be healthier and live longer – today, tomorrow and into the future. Visit the Tomorrow People website for more information.

Drinking Nightmare

Drinking Nightmare

Find out information on the consequences of drinking to intoxication. Visit the Drinking Nightmare website.

Skin Cancer Awareness

Skin Cancer Awareness

Young Australians, increase your awareness of skin cancer risk caused by exposure to the sun. Visit the Skin Cancer website.

SmartGate

SmartGate

If you are returning to Australia from overseas, you may be eligible to self-process through passport control. Visit SmartGate.

Measure Up

How do you Measure Up?

Raise your awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and the links between lifestyle behaviours and the risk of chronic disease. Visit the Measure Up website.

First Home Saver

First Home Saver Accounts

If you're saving for your first home this new type of account may help. To find out more, visit First Home Saver Accounts.

Access the Australian Government's Budget 2008-2009 documents

In Focus

National Human Rights Consultation

National Human Rights Consultation

Share your views on human rights in Australia.
Visit the National Human Rights Consultation website for further information.

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme white paper

Australia's Low Pollution Future

The White Paper outlining the final design of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and the medium-term, target range for reducing carbon pollution has been released.
Visit Australia's Low Pollution Future for more detailed information.

Families in Australia 2008

Families in Australia 2008

This first annual report examines a selection of key topics, including fertility, caring responsibilities, economic wellbeing of families, health of family relationships and how Australians are balancing work and family responsibilities.
Visit Families in Australia 2008 to access the complete report.

ABC Learning Centres update

ABC Learning Centres update

Concerned about accessing ABC Learning and CFK child care services?
Visit mychild.gov.au for the latest information about the future of these centres.