Federal Government

Links to a selection of Federal Government departments

Approved Signatories of a Statutory Declaration
There are a number of people who may be able to witness your statutory declaration. A Commonwealth statutory declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 will need to be witnessed by a person who is both:
- on the list of authorised witnesses (below), and
- has a connection to Australia, with the exception of a notary public (however described)
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
ASIC is Australia's integrated corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator.

ASIC is an independent Australian Government body. We are set up under and administer the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act), and we carry out most of our work under the Corporations Act.
Medicare
Medicare is the publicly funded universal health care system in Australia. Operated by the Department of Human Services, Medicare is the primary funder of health care in Australia, funding primary health care for Australian citizens and permanent residents including Norfolk Island.
Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
The Australian Securities Exchange is Australia's primary securities exchange. It is owned by the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd, or ASX Limited, an Australian public company
Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR)
The Personal Property Securities Register is an electronic register that allows security interests in personal property to be registered and searched in accordance with the New Zealand Personal Property Securities Act 1999 and the Australian Personal Property Securities Act
IP Australia
IP Australia is an agency of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. IP Australia administers intellectual property rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, registered designs and plant breeder's rights in Australia.

Subcategories

Australian Government Coronavirus Response

The Government is acting decisively in the national interest to support households and businesses and address the significant economic consequences of the Coronavirus.

While the full economic effects from the virus remain uncertain, the outlook has deteriorated since the Government’s initial Economic Response announced on 12 March 2020.

The spread of the virus worldwide has broadened, and is expected to be more prolonged. Governments, both international and domestic, have announced stricter mitigation measures to slow the spread of the virus, which are having significant economic impacts.

Today we announce a second set of economic responses which, combined with our previous actions, total $189 billion across the forward estimates, representing 9.7 per cent of annual GDP.

These actions provide timely support to affected workers, businesses and the broader community.

The Government’s economic response targets three areas:

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- Supporting Individuals and Households
  The Australian Government is providing financial assistance to Australians. This assistance includes income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation.
  - Income support for individuals
  - Payments to support households
  - Temporary early release of superannuation
  - Temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown rates
  - Reducing social security deeming rates
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- Support for Business
  The Australian Government is supporting Australian businesses to manage cash flow challenges and retain employees. Assistance includes cash flow support to businesses and temporary measures to provide relief for financially distressed businesses.
  - Boosting cash flow for employers
  - Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses
  - Increasing the instant asset write-off
  - Backing business investment
  - Supporting apprentices and trainees
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- Supporting the Flow of Credit
  
  The Government, the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority have taken coordinated action to ensure the flow of credit in the Australian economy. Timely access to credit is vital for businesses to manage the impacts of the Coronavirus.
  
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- JobKeeper Payment
  
  The Government has announced a $130 billion JobKeeper payment to help keep more Australians in jobs and support businesses affected by the significant economic impact caused by the Coronavirus.
  
  Around 6 million workers will receive a fortnightly payment of $1,500 (before tax) through their employer.
  
  The payment ensures eligible employers remain connected to their workforce and will help businesses restart quickly when the crisis is over.
  
  If you are an employer wanting to obtain JobKeeper Payment you will need to register your interest with the Australian Tax Office (ATO). To do this click on the following link and you will be taken to the ATO webpage where you can leave your details as an expression of interest. The ATO will then contact you to provice further information about JobKeeper payment. Click this link to be taken to the 'JobKeeper Payment - Register your interest page'.
  
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Government Coronavirus Response (12th March 2020)

Today we announce an economic response totalling $17.6 billion across the forward estimates, representing 0.9 per cent of annual GDP. This package will protect the economy by maintaining confidence, supporting investment and keeping people in jobs. Additional household income and business support will flow through to strengthen the wider economy.The Australian Government is acting decisively in the national interest to address the potentially significant economic consequences of the virus, without a permanent or structural impact on the budget balance.

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Australian Tax Office (ATO)

Links to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) with specific links of interest

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