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…

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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…

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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…

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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)…

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Key Naval projects confirmed for South Australia

Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance   The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister   The Hon. Peter Dutton MP Minister for Defence   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE 16 September 2021 Key Naval projects confirmed for South Australia   South Australia will spearhead a major expansion of Australia’s naval capabilities, supporting thousands of jobs…

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Appointment to the Future Fund Board of Guardians

Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE 15 September 2021 Appointment to the Future Fund Board of Guardians   The Morrison Government has appointed Dr Deborah Ralston to the Future Fund Board of Guardians. Dr Ralston has broad ranging experience in the financial services…

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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…

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Statement of Expectations sets clear objectives for NBN

THE HON PAUL FLETCHER MP Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts SENATOR THE HON SIMON BIRMINGHAM Minister for Finance   The Morrison Government has today released its new Statement of Expectations to guide the NBN, now that the broadband network has completed its initial roll-out and is fully operational.   The Government…

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