The Latest Breaking News from MyGov

Anthony Albanese acknowledges home insurance now a ‘real challenge’ as government announces disaster assistance for 19 local council areas in NSW

Hackers are hijacking myGov accounts to steal tax refunds. How can you protect your money?

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.

Criminals change phone and email details to prevent users from receiving myGov notifications – before altering tax returns and bank account details

New service will integrate birth information using MyGov.