Media releases

2016

Global Infrastructure Hub – Board Appointment

The Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Robert Milliner as an independent non-executive Director member of the Board of the Glob

Appointments - chair and members – Financial Reporting Council

The Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, is pleased to announce the appointments of the part-time Chair and part-time Members of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

Large scale interest in institutional investments in affordable housing

Following the establishment of the Affordable Housing Working Group in January 2016, the Commonwealth Government has received 77 submissions from a wide range of stakeholders on ways to boost the s

Government calls for innovative ideas to boost investment in affordable housing

The Commonwealth Government is calling for public submissions on ways to boost the supply of affordable rental housing through innovative financing models.

Deadline for lodging 2016-17 pre-budget submissions

The Government is issuing a final call for individuals, businesses and community groups to provide their views regarding priorities for the 2016-17 Budget.

Strengthening the Government’s affordable housing agenda

The Commonwealth Government will establish a working group to investigate innovative ways to improve the availability of affordable housing.

2015

2016-17 pre-Budget submissions

The Government is inviting submissions from individuals, businesses and community groups on their views regarding priorities for the 2016-17 Budget.

Sunset orange glows on Australia’s newest coloured circulating coin ahead of Remembrance Day

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, Australia’s newest coloured circulating coin marks one hundred years since the unforgettable poem In Flanders Fields was first heard.