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Feb 2025

Compliance measures for job seekers are changing from March

There are changes to job seeker compliance measures to better recognise your circumstances.

25
Feb 2025

Further support for North Queensland Floods, January - February 2025

Additional areas can now claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) for the floods in North Queensland.

25
Feb 2025

Keep your temporary SmartCard

If you have a temporary SmartCard, do not throw it away. Keep using it until you get and activate your SmartCard with your name on it.

21
Feb 2025

Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) updates when recording vaccinations

From 8 February 2025, you’ll see some changes when you record immunisation encounters using the AIR site.

21
Feb 2025

Your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) may change if you have a child turning 6 this year

When your eldest child turns 6, the CCS rate you get may be different, depending on how many children you have and their ages.

21
Feb 2025

Additional support for North Queensland Floods, January - February 2025

More areas can now claim Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) for the floods in North Queensland.

20
Feb 2025

Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) - Practice Stream reporting reminder

There’s information to remind WIP - Practice Stream practices about how to meet their reporting requirements.

20
Feb 2025

There are payments to support you if you’re retraining or studying

If you’re changing from looking for work to retraining or study, you may be eligible for other payments from us.

19
Feb 2025

Submit your Approved Collection Centre (ACC) application early

You can apply up to 3 months before your ACC expires to avoid delays.

19
Feb 2025

Diagnostic imaging accreditation report processing timeframes

From 1 March 2025, it may take up to 5 working days for accreditation report details to be updated in Location Specific Practice Number (LSPN) records.

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