Thousands of Australian myGov accounts are being suspended every month because of scams. From January to October of this year, Services Australia identified, investigated and responded to more than 6000 unique scams impersonating it. These individual scams target multiple people, with almost 97 per cent featuring a reference to myGov. Watch the latest news and … Read more
A review will be launched into the Optus outage that affected millions of Australians, as the telco ombudsman urges those impacted to raise compensation with the provider. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said connectivity was “absolutely essential” for consumers and businesses, while announcing the federal government’s investigation. “While we welcome that Optus services were restored over … Read more
Federal politicians are set to get their largest pay rise in a decade under a new decision by the Remuneration Tribunal. All federal representatives will get a four per cent increase to their wages, set to come into effect across the board from September 1. It is the largest increase the tribunal has decided on … Read more
Australia may begin releasing scores of refugees in immigration detention within days following a landmark High Court ruling. A majority of the High Court on Wednesday found indefinite detention was unlawful and overturned a 20-year-old precedent. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: High Court rules indefinite detention of asylum seekers unlawful. Watch the latest news and stream … Read more
Millions of Australians receiving government payments will have their benefits increase in the coming weeks, as the nation deals with a mounting cost-of-living crisis. The rise is part of the twice-yearly indexation of welfare payments, designed to keep payments in line with the rising cost of living. From September 20, welfare recipients are in line … Read more
Millions of Australian pensioners will receive a benefits increase from Wednesday, offering some relief amid the mounting cost-of-living crisis hitting households across the country. In the biggest boost ever, from September 20 recipients of the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payments are set to receive an increase of $32.70 a fortnight for singles, … Read more
The way universities hand out early entry placements to prospective students could be set for a shake-up, with the federal education minister urging a national approach. In a speech to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency’s annual conference on Thursday, Jason Clare will call on the team looking at university reform to examine how … Read more
Labor senator and veteran Indigenous leader Pat Dodson is calling for a renewed pathway towards reconciliation as he prepares to leave parliament. Senator Dodson, known as the Father of Reconciliation, said cancer treatment had taken a toll and left him physically unable to perform his duties. The West Australian reflected on his limited capacity during … Read more
Australian welfare recipients may notice a disruption to services after Services Australia staff announced they would soon be striking early next month. The workers are expected to walk off the job on Monday, October 9, over a pay dispute. The 24-hour strike may impact several government services including Centrelink and health insurance. For more Personal … Read more
Vape users will not be in the crosshairs of the government’s crackdown which is set to take aim at suppliers and importers through bolstered regulations. About one in seven people aged 14 to 17 and roughly one in five people aged 18 to 24 vape. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: New study shows the dangers of … Read more
