Media Releases
Federal Court ruling shows major consequences for Centrepay misuse
The Australian Government welcomes the Federal Court’s decision to penalise energy retailer AGL $25 million for wrongly charging customers through Centrepay.
Doors open at Sorell's new one-stop-shop Service Centre
The new Sorell Service Centre has officially opened, meaning a full suite of Services Australia and Service Tasmania facilities are available under the same roof for the first time.
Putting participants back at the centre of the NDIS
The Albanese Government is ensuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is fairer, easier to navigate and person-centred with fresh investments in planning for all participants and commencing design work towards a new early intervention pathway for children under 9.
Funding boost to improve information, inclusion and connection for people with disability in Tasmania
The Australian Government has announced that two organisations delivering disability services in Tasmania will share in $1 million in grants, as part of the Government’s recent $31 million investment under the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) program.
ACCC Federal Court action against NDIS and aged care provider welcomed
The Minister for the NDIS the Hon Bill Shorten MP and Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Dr Andrew Leigh MP today welcomed strong action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to address allegations of false and misleading conduct by an Aged Care and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, Ausnew Home Care Service Pty Ltd.
Statement on the death of Kevin Andrews
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin Andrews, who died peacefully overnight following a year-long cancer battle.
$40 million boost for peer support and capacity building
People living with disability will be able to access better support from their peers and community after the Australian Government announced $39.8 million over two years in grants to 69 disability organisations across the country.
$3.1m investment in NDIS grants to improve quality and safety
The Albanese Government today announced investment into six new initiatives that deliver on its commitment to a better National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people with disability who participate in the Scheme.
More than $31 million to improve information, inclusion and connection for people with disability
The Government has provided more than $31 million to 26 experienced organisations under the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) program to support valuable and important community-based capacity building activities for people with disability, their families and carers.
NDIS growth target on track to be delivered
New data shows recent Government reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has the world-first scheme on track to achieve an 8 per cent annual growth target by 1 July 2026, down from 23 per cent in the last year of the former Coalition government, Minister for the NDIS and Government Services the Hon. Bill Shorten MP said.
Final day for Ray Griggs, Secretary of the Department of Social Services
Minister Shorten, thanks retiring Secretary for the Department of Social Services, Ray Griggs AO CSC for his contribution and service to the organisation and the nation. He also wishes success for new Secretary Michael Lye.
Reforms repairing Robodebt wreckage
Services Australia has made significant strides repairing the damage caused by Robodebt.
New myGov pilot to help keep Australians’ data safe
A new pilot to test how the myGov app could be used to securely share information from government issued cards is underway in Queensland.
Championing the voices and leadership of Australians with disability on International Day of People with Disability
Today, people across Australia and the world are coming together for International Day of People with Disability – a United Nations observed day that promotes greater community understanding and acceptance of people with disability, and recognises their experiences, achievements and contributions.
Centrepay improvements to protect and empower Australians
The Australian Government is proposing a range of improvements to Centrepay, to ensure the free bill paying service helps Australians and reduces the risk of financial harm.
Additional $110 million investment in NDIS fraud prevention
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants receiving support through the world-leading reform are now better protected thanks to further $110.4 million investment from the Albanese Government in the Crack Down on Fraud program, announced today.
Uptake of simpler digital statutory declarations on the rise
Australians have taken advantage of quicker, simpler, and more accessible digital statutory declarations more than 22,000 times in the first five months of the new service.
Albanese Government introduces new protections for Commonwealth frontline workers
Today the Albanese Labor Government introduced legislation to make Commonwealth workplaces safer for workers and the Australian community.
NDIS watchdog delivering results and building trust
The Albanese Government’s significant investment in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission), more than doubling its workforce and fixing the phone and IT systems, is delivering results and building trust amongst the disability sector.
New pilot to improve access to affordable assistive technology
A new program which trials recycling disability support equipment aims to help save hundreds of millions of dollars in government funding each year.