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New investment to support a better, safer future for Central Australia

The Australian Government and Northern Territory Government are working together to deliver the next stage of the $250 million landmark plan for a Better, Safer Future for Central Australia to improve community safety, tackle alcohol-related harm, and provide more opportunities for young people.

Working closely with the Office of the Central Australia Regional Controller (OCARC), Central Australian communities made it clear they want to be more involved in decision making that affects them.

Investing in the APS to rebuild capability and streamline efficiency

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on an ambitious Australian Public Service Reform Agenda that will put the Australians who use government services front and centre and rebuild capability across the service.

The Albanese Labor Government is making the necessary investments in the 2023-24 Budget to continue the job of rebuilding the service after ten years of neglect under the former Coalition government.

The 2023-24 Budget allocates funding of:

Trust. Cooperation. Ambition. Australia And Europe.

A strong relationship with Europe and the European Union is a high priority for the Australian Government.

The EABC plays a key role in strengthening our institutional, economic and commercial links.

We are likeminded and trusted partners, and cooperation has never been more important.

Australia would like an ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement between Australia and the EU to be finalized swiftly.

The Government thanks the EABC for your support on this.

We are now six sleeps until the 2023 Budget.

Radio Interview - ABC Radio Goldfields/Esperance Breakfast

IVO DA SILVA, HOST: Yes, it is the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend and the Goldfields-Esperance region was set to contribute something. You may remember, we spoke to one person who was very passionate about Kalgoorlie-Boulder and wanted to put our town on the world stage. Well, plans changed a little bit, but our region was still take part. Joining us now is Patrick Gorman, who's the member for Perth and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister. And Doug Daws is a well known local and very much a royalist. Good morning to you both. Good morning, Mr. Gorman.

$15.45 million for major capital works in First Nations communities

Ten new major capital works projects will improve health infrastructure in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the country.

Projects include building and renovating clinics, constructing houses for health workers, improving ventilation and cooling in clinics and building the overall capacity of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS).

More than $15 million will be provided to successful applicants through today’s announcement of Round 1 of the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme - Closing the Gap - Major CapitalWorks (MCW) program.

$15.45 million for major capital works in First Nations communities

Ten new major capital works projects will improve health infrastructure in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the country.

Projects include building and renovating clinics, constructing houses for health workers, improving ventilation and cooling in clinics and building the overall capacity of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS).

More than $15 million will be provided to successful applicants through today’s announcement of Round 1 of the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme - Closing the Gap - Major CapitalWorks (MCW) program.