The Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing
In the 2012-13 Budget, the Government announced funding of $4.7 million over four years to establish a new ongoing Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing.
The role of the Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing is to lead a national dialogue on ageing issues, improve coordination of policy design across portfolios, and work with the Government on implementation and design of ageing policy, including in response to the recommendations of the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians. The Panel will also conduct targeted consultations on relevant issues.
For further information visit the Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing page.
Not-for-profit Reform
The Government has a broad reform agenda for the not‑for‑profit sector announcing a number of measures as part of its commitment to drive major reforms in the not-for-profit sector and to deliver smarter regulation, reduce red tape and improve transparency and accountability for the sector.
For further information, visit the not-for-profit reform page.
Economic Potential of Senior Australians
The Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians was established to identify and respond to the economic and social opportunities that are presented by an older population.
The Panel will look at how Australia can best harness the life experiences and intellectual capital of senior Australians.
For further information visit the Economic Potential of Senior Australians website.
Clean Energy Future Package
In July 2011, the Australian Government announced its plan for securing a clean energy future.
For further information, visit the Clean Energy Future website.
Education Tax Refund
The refund will help with the cost of educating primary and secondary school children.
Eligible parents, carers can get 50% back on education expenses
For further information visit the Education Tax Refund website.
National Housing Supply Council
The NHSC monitors housing demand, supply and affordability in Australia and highlights current and potential gaps between supply and demand.
For further information, visit the National Housing Supply Council website.
Natural Disaster Insurance Review
Following the January 2011 floods, the Government commissioned an independent review of issues relating to insurance in the context of the long term funding of disaster relief.
The Final Report was publicly released on 14 November 2011.
For further information, visit the Natural Disaster Insurance Review website.
Rebuilding After the Floods
The floods in Australia have had an enormous impact on the community and the Australian economy in general. The Government is providing $6.6 billion to support recovery and rebuilding from these disasters, mostly for rebuilding public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, schools and local council utilities.
Australian taxpayers will be contributing to the rebuild through a one-off levy of 0.5 per cent in the 2011-12 financial year.
For further information on the flood levy, visit the Rebuilding After the Floods website.