Drought assistance extended to small business
Source: Australia. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Media Release
"The Government has today extended Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought relief to thousands of small businesses which derive at least 70 per cent of their income directly from agriculture."

New directions for working with Indigenous Australians in urban and major regional centres
Sources: Australia. Department of Employment and Training
"The discussion paper outlines a new approach to Indigenous employment servicing in urban and major regional centres. Changes would increase the focus on placement directly into jobs, taking advantage of the strong employment opportunities provided in these areas."

'Standby' for greenhouse action
Source: Australia. Minister for Environment and Heritage. Media Release
"In a move that further demonstrates the Australian Government’s action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell and Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, Ian Macfarlane today announced that Australia will lead the world in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ‘standby’ power in electrical appliances."

Evaluation demonstrates the Howard Government's ongoing commitment
Source: Australia. Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Media Release
"Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, today announced the release of the report on the evaluation of the Commonwealth Disability Strategy (CDS) which is aimed at improving employment opportunities and outcomes for people with disability."