The Department assists the Government to create sustainable growth and a vibrant, innovative society by leading policy advice and implementing key projects and activities.
Victoria has moved to the Protect phase to manage the impact of the H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Flu) in our community.
The Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) held its 6th meeting on Friday 29 May 2009 in Brisbane. State and Territory Premiers and Chief Ministers were joined by Treasurers to discuss strategic issues, policy innovation and CAF projects. Following the meeting, CAF released its submission to the Henry Tax Review, the third paper in the Federalist Paper series, and three reports investigating the potential impact on States and Territories of the Commonwealth Government's proposed introduction of a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). These, along with the CAF communique detailing the outcomes of the meeting, are available through the CAF website.
