Media Releases

Latest Services Australia data shows faster time across the board

New data reveals improved outcomes for Australians seeking assistance from Services Australia with aged pension payments, paid parental leave, and Medicare claims being completed up to 99 per cent faster following the increased staffing investment.

Mossman Service Centre reopens a year on from devastating floods

The Services Australia Mossman Service Centre has now reopened its doors after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper caused extensive flood damage in December 2023.

New Stones Corner Services Centre official opened

Minister for Government Services, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, has officially opened Services Australia’s new Stones Corner Service Centre, ensuring Brisbane locals can continue to access the essential services they rely on every day.

New figures reveal importance of public service for flood-affected communities

New data has highlighted the difference that a well-resourced public service plays in providing essential support to Queenslanders impacted by recent flooding in the Townsville area.

New experts to help improve government services

Two new industry experts have joined the Independent Advisory Board to offer additional guidance to the Minister for Government Services on ways to deliver citizen-centred government services.

More flood affected North Queenslanders to access Disaster Recovery Allowance

The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance to more communities in North Queensland affected by flooding and heavy rainfall through the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).

Federal disaster assistance extended for more communities affected by North Queensland floods

The Australian Government is extending both the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to more North Queensland communities affected by recent flooding and heavy rainfall.

Disaster Recovery Payment available for flood-impacted North Queenslanders

The Albanese Government is activating additional financial support for communities directly affected by the recent floods in North Queensland through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).

Disaster Recovery Allowance available for more bushfire-affected Western Victorian communities

The Albanese Government is activating financial support for more Western Victorian communities affected by the ongoing bushfires in the Grampians and Little Desert National Parks through the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).

Disaster recover payment available for flood-impacted North Queenslanders

The Albanese Government is activating additional financial support for communities directly affected by the recent floods in North Queensland through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).

Disaster recovery allowance available for communities affected by North Queensland floods

The Albanese Government is activating financial support for communities directly affected by the floods in North Queensland through the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).