Final Budget Outcome 2020-21

The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer Date: Thursday, 30 September 2021 The Final Budget Outcome for 2020-21 shows Australia’s economy is resilient and well-positioned to bounce back from the significant challenges brought about by COVID-19. By providing an unprecedented $311 billion in economic and health support to Australian households and businesses, the Morrison Government ensured Australia…

Lift-off for Adelaide space company

Melissa Price MP Minister for Defence Industry Member for Durack Senator the Hon Anne Ruston Minister for Families & Social Services Minister for Women’s Safety, Senator for South Australia Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2021 The Morrison Government has signed a $5.48 million contract with one of Adelaide’s leading space industry players to expand its cutting-edge satellite communications…

Senator Scott Ryan

I acknowledge the statement made today by the President of the Senate, Senator Scott Ryan, of his intention to resign as President and as a Senator for Victoria. I thank Senator Ryan for his service and pay tribute to his thirteen years of work, which has been marked by the highest standards of diligence, intellect…

Launch of Parliamentary Workplace Support Service

A new Parliamentary Workplace Support Service (PWSS), including a new independent workplace complaints mechanism, is now available to staff and Parliamentarians who work in Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces.   The establishment of an independent Parliamentary workplace complaints mechanism was a key recommendation of the Review of the Parliamentary Workplace: Responding to Serious Incidents (the Foster Review)…

Grand designs to boost Fleurieu road safety, tourism and cut travel times

Following extensive community and stakeholder consultation, the designs for the Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road duplication projects have been finalised, aiming to reduce travel times, improve road safety and increase connectivity across the Fleurieu Peninsula. The Australian and South Australian governments have jointly committed $560 million for the projects, which will support 770…