Media releases

2017

Senate passes key Turnbull Government housing affordability legislation

The Senate has today passed legislation that will enable prospective first home buyers to save for a deposit inside superannuation through the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) and reduce press

Key design features of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation

Today I am pleased to announce the key design features of the Turnbull Government's National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC).

2018-19 Pre-Budget submissions

The Government welcomes the response to date to its call for 2018-19 pre-budget submissions.

Appointments to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Advisory Board

Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Heather Allan, Mr David Pigott and Ms Heather Watson as part-time general members of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (AC

Turnbull Government delivers on key housing affordability measures

The Turnbull Government has today secured passage of significant reforms announced in the 2017 Budget which will help address housing affordability and assist private renters.

Consultation on National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation

The Turnbull Government today released a Consultation Paper on the proposed National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC), the National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF) and the

2018-19 Pre-Budget Submissions

The Government is inviting submissions from individuals, businesses and community groups on their views regarding priorities for the 2018-19 Budget.

Increasing the supply of affordable housing

The Turnbull Government is ensuring more Australians have access to secure and affordable housing, a key priority of the Federal Budget announced in May.

Master Builders report endorses Turnbull Government’s comprehensive housing affordability plan

I welcome the report released today by Master Builders Australia, in conjunction

Targeted tax measures to improve housing affordability

The Turnbull Government is moving forward on the housing affordability package announced in the Budget. Legislation introduced into the Parliament today will:

CEDA report reaffirms Turnbull Government’s comprehensive plan for housing affordability

The Centre for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) Housing Australia report released today reaffirms the Turnbull Government’s comprehensive and targeted approach to reducing pressure

AUSTRAC and ACNC Risk Assessment shows criminals are targeting charities and non-profit sector

Australia’s first risk assessment of charities and non-profit organisations has revealed that the sector that is built around helping the most vulnerable is being targeted by shameless criminals.

Appointment of members to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Advisory Board

Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Susan Alberti AC and Mr Peter Hogan as part-time general members of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Advisory Boar

Helping Australians realise their dream of home ownership

The Turnbull Government is launching the next phase of its comprehensive housing affordability package, releasing draft legislation to:

Turnbull Government continuing to deliver on housing affordability

The Turnbull Government is continuing to deliver on the comprehensive housing affordability package outlined in this year’s Budget, with a raft of measures to help Australians into their own home a

Reducing pressure on housing affordability

The Turnbull Government is ensuring home ownership is more achievable for ordinary Australians, and that they have access to secure and affordable housing.

Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting

Today I will be travelling to Suva, Fiji to represent the Australian Government at the 2017 Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM).

Confused Leigh’s own words come back to bite him

Andrew Leigh is repeating his misrepresentation of Australia’s corporate tax rate to defend his backflip on now opposing a cut to the corporate tax rate he once supported.

Leigh caught out in an embarrassing tax lie

Shadow Assistant Treasurer, Andrew Leigh, was caught out in an embarrassing claim about a fundamental feature of Australia’s tax system.

New Assistant Minister to the Treasurer

It was my privilege to be sworn in today as Assistant Minister to the Treasurer.