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Government Initiatives

First Home Saver

First Home Saver Accounts

If you're saving for your first home this new type of account may help. To find out more, visit First Home Saver Accounts.

Climate Change

Think Climate. Think Change.

We're developing a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme to tackle climate change. Find out more and have your say. Visit Climate Change.

Smartraveller

Smartraveller

Heaps of information to help you get the most out of your trip. Things like travel tips, travel advisories and helpful facts about local customs. Visit Smartraveller.

Quarantine Matters!

Quarantine Matters!

You must declare all food, plant material and animal products from overseas. Visit Quarantine.

Every Detail Helps

National Security

Details can make the biggest difference. Report possible signs of terrorism to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or visit National Security.

Defence Jobs

Defence Jobs

Find out more about life in the Australian Defence Force or about Army, Navy and Air Force careers. Visit Defence Jobs.

Access the Australian Government's Budget 2008-2009 documents

In Focus

Australian Youth Forum

Australian Youth Forum

If you’re aged between 15 and 24, you can have input into government policies that affect you.
Visit the Australian Youth Forum and post your thoughts!

Smartplay

Smartplay

Warm Up. Drink Up. Gear Up. Get your body ready to play sport safely. Visit the Smartplay website for more safe sporting advice.

Make a Smarter Choice

Make a Smarter Choice

What will a new car mean for your wallet and the planet. Car buyers can now compare the running costs and carbon emissions of the various makes and models.
Visit the Green Vehicle Guide for more information.

e-tax

e-tax 2008

This year do your tax return online using e-tax. It’s free, fast and personalised and you can download your individual information into your tax return.
Visit the Tax Office e-tax site to find out more.