The Latest Breaking News from MyGov

The HECS hex has lifted! Well, kinda.

Soon, more than 15 million Australians should be lodging a tax return with the Australian Taxation Office in the hope of receiving at least a small refund.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released proposed rules listing out key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act passed by Parliament in August 2023. The government has sought suggestions from the public until February 18 through the MyGov portal.

Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.

MyGov, ATO and Centrelink systems enable perpetrators to financially abuse survivors long after they leave violent relationships, campaigners say

On Tuesday, Australia’s minister for government services, Bill Shorten, announced the federal government is developing a new digital identity and credential system. Known as the Trust Exchange (TEx), Shorten said the new system will be “world leading” and represents an “exciting step forward for Australia’s digital infrastructure”.

A government project called Trust Exchange is set to give people more control over sharing sensitive information about themselves.

The minister for government services, Bill Shorten, will unveil a new initiative that would allow people to have more control over the personal information they share.

For many, tax time is an exciting part of the year – there’s the potential for a refund. However, it’s also an attractive time for fraudsters looking for ways to get money and deceive unsuspecting victims.