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National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2010

Celebrate Literacy and Numeracy

26 August 2010

The fundamental building blocks of literacy and numeracy are being celebrated across Australia during National Literacy and Numeracy Week between 29 August and 4 September 2010.

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Caretaker Period

19 July 2010

On 17 July 2010, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced that a federal election would be held on 21 August 2010 and as such the Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role.

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Social Inclusion

Social enterprise initiatives

15 July 2010
Senator Stephens launches two social enterprise and innovation initiatives

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Workplace Relations

DEEWR Leading Indicator of Employment

11 August 2010

The latest release, and an archive of previous years' results for the DEEWR Monthly Leading Indicator of Employment are available on the Workplace website.

Employer Brokers Round 2

14 July 2010

Proposals are invited from Employer Broker panel members under Round 2. Applications for proposals for Round 2 close on 30 August 2010. 

Innovation Fund Round 3

14 July 2010

Proposals are invited from Innovation Fund panel members under Round 3. Applications for general submissions for Round 3 close on 30 August 2010.

Schooling Funding Review

Terms of Reference Released

9 July 2010

The final Terms of Reference for the Review of Funding for Schooling have been released.

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Job Services Australia

New Employment Services

From 1 July 2009, the Australian Government has introduced a new approach to employment services - Job Services Australia.

Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care

Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care

The Office is responsible for delivering on the Australian Government's commitment to provide a nationally-consistent system of quality, accessible and affordable early childhood education and child care for all Australian families.

Digital Education Revolution

Digital Education Revolution

The Digital Education Revolution, a major part of the Australian Government's Education Revolution, is a vital step in creating a world-class education system for Australia.

Australia's New Workplace Relations System

Australia's New Workplace Relations System

The Australian Government has introduced the Fair Work Bill 2008, which, once passed, will put in place Australia's New Workplace Relations System.

Nation Building

Building the Education Revolution

Building the Education Revolution (BER) is a key element of the Australian Government’s Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan and will provide infrastructure funding so each of Australia’s 9540 schools can meet the needs of 21st century students and teachers.