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Friday, 29 October 2021
The Australian Government has removed Smartraveller’s global ‘Do not travel’ advisory, as well as updated travel advice levels for 177 destinations.
 
This change in travel advice will help Australians preparing to travel understand the risks and requirements in what continues to be a complex travel environment. It will also assist with accessing travel insurance more readily.
 
These changes are a vital next step in re-uniting families and safely re-opening Australia to the world.
 
Thursday, 28 October 2021

The National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse (2021-2030) announced today will provide vital protection and support for Australia’s young people.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the landmark National Strategy was the first of its kind. 

“This is a watershed day for Australia. Today we deliver the first ever long-term, truly national plan to protect our children from the scourge of sexual abuse,” Prime Minister Morrison said.

Thursday, 28 October 2021

The Morrison Government will act in a practical, responsible way to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 while preserving Australian jobs and generating new opportunities for industries and regional Australia.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor today released Australia’s Long Term Emissions Reduction Plan (the Plan), to deliver net zero emissions by 2050.

Monday, 25 October 2021

The Coalition Government is providing a further $150,000 in funding for small-scale upgrades and new equipment that community groups in Mitchell need and deserve.

Expressions of interest open on Tuesday, 26 October, for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme, giving local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants of up to $20,000.

Monday, 25 October 2021

The Morrison Government is giving Mitchell residents and all Australians new support on their IVF journey, providing Medicare rebates for testing services that can help prevent them passing serious genetic disorders onto their child.

Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, said this welcome news would help expectant parents across Mitchell, thanks to the use of Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

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