A-Z of Government Services

Access for the Department of Education and Training's school programs for school representatives to apply for funding.

Find out about the current year and next year's term dates for Australia's state and territory government schools.

Permits are required for all sea dumping operations including dumping off vessels, platforms or other man-made structures and for burials at sea.  Australia has International obligations to prevent marine pollution by controlling dumping of wastes and other matter.

You can do most of your Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support business using self service. There are options using mobile apps, online services or phone self service.

Each state and territory has a Seniors Card scheme providing government concessions and participating business discounts on a range of goods and services. Find links to state and territory card providers.

Helps you find out how to get a skills assessment for your nominated occupation including educational qualifications, skills or experience that you have gained overseas.

A free online superannuation payments service that helps small businesses with 19 or less employees make their superannuation contribution payments in one transaction.

Travel advisory and consular assistance service. Provides travel advice for countries and events, guidance about travel insurance and staying safe and healthy, and getting help overseas.

Features include location aware travel advice updates, Smartraveller advice without the need for internet connections and easy repeat travel registration.

Allows farmers and others find out the likely soil types on their property. Discover the soil’s secrets, how it holds water, its clay content, acidity and other attributes important for agriculture and land management.

Provides information about species and ecological communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Provides parents with information about early childhood education and care to help them make the best choice for their child and family.

Australia has a federal system of government with a national parliament and legislative assemblies and councils (parliaments) in each state and territory. Find links to state parliaments and members contact information.

Entry points, government directories, listings of departments and agencies and parliamentary contacts on state and territory websites

Lets you find a 7 day weather forecast and the UV level and sun protection times for your local area in Australia. Personalise the sun protection alert to remind you of the daily sun protection times or use the vitamin D Tracker to find out if you are getting enough UV exposure. Sun protection times are based on the UV information issued daily by the Bureau of Meteorology.

If you work while visiting Australia on a temporary resident visa, your employer may be required to pay superannuation (super) on your behalf to a super fund. Explains what you can do with your super after you leave Australia.