Media releases

2023

Taking action on de-banking

The Albanese Government is taking steps to address the challenges and impacts of de‑banking in Australia by supporting recommendations in the Council of Financial Regulator’s paper and committing t

Construction begins on health facility at Charles Darwin University

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has today announced the start of construction on a new health teaching and research facility in Darwin being delivered by the Albanese Labor Government.

Maximising investment opportunities and managing climate risks

The Albanese Government is consulting on detailed proposals that will help Australian companies and investors to maximise economic opportunities in the shift to cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable

Albanese Government delivers over $1.5 billion in new tax incentives for small and medium businesses

The Government is helping to supercharge Australia’s small and medium businesses with the delivery of more than $1.5 billion in new tax incentives.

New Gas Code secures supply at reasonable prices for Australian users

The Albanese Government has now completed the design of the Mandatory Gas Code of Conduct (Gas Code), following close engagement with gas users and producers.

Australia and New Zealand to bolster economic opportunities of clean energy transformation

Australia and New Zealand will work closer than ever before to maximise the economic opportunities of the net zero transformation and accelerate climate action across the Indo‑Pacific.

Inaugural Australia–New Zealand 2+2 Climate and Finance Dialogue joint statement

The Hon Jim Chalmers, the Hon Chris Bowen, the Hon Grant Robertson, and the Hon James Shaw met in Wellington on 8 June 2023 for the inaugural Australia–New Zealand Climate and Finance Ministers’ me

Visit to New Zealand

Over the next two days I will take part in a series of meetings in New Zealand to strengthen trade and business links between our nations.

National Accounts

Today’s National Accounts confirm that momentum in the Australian economy is moderating largely as expected.

APRA Statement of Expectations

The Albanese Government is today releasing an updated Statement of Expectations for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

Modernising payments infrastructure by phasing out cheques

The Albanese Government will work to ensure Australians continue to have access to the payments services they require as the nation shifts away from the use of cheques.

Modernising Australia's Payment System

The Albanese Government is taking the next important steps to modernise the way Australians make and receive payments.

Historic pay rise for Australian workers

The Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision is a huge win for Australia’s low‑paid workers.

Chair of the Board of Taxation

The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Rosheen Garnon as the Chair of the Board of Taxation for a three-year period until 25 March 2026.

ACCC Deputy Chair appointment

The Albanese Government will reappoint Mick Keogh OAM as a Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for a further five years from 30 May.

Chair of the Productivity Commission

Michael Brennan has advised the Government he will not seek reappointment as Chair of the Productivity Commission.

Stronger wages growth under Labor

New numbers today show more sustained and stronger wages growth under the Albanese Labor Government.

Australia's AAA credit rating affirmed following Federal Budget

The Albanese Government’s responsible Budget has been endorsed by Fitch Ratings, which has affirmed Australia’s triple‑A credit rating.

Energy rebates to ease pressure on households and small businesses

More than five million households and one million small businesses will be eligible for Energy Price Relief Rebates from July 1, as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s responsible and targeted

Cost­-of-­living relief in Labor's 2023-24 Budget

The centrepiece of the Albanese Labor Government’s second Budget is a $14.6 billion cost‑of‑living package over four years that will ease pressure on Australians while putting downward pressure on