Media releases
2023
Consultations open on legislation to improve the integrity of the charity sector
The Albanese Government has opened public consultations on proposed amendments to secrecy provisions which presently limit the ability of the charities commission to disclose investigations to the
Backing Australian charities
The Government has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 (the Bill) into Parliament.
A more dynamic and competitive economy
The Albanese Government is undertaking a review of competition policy settings to help build a more dynamic and productive economy.
Charities Commission Advisory Board appointed
The Government is pleased to announce eight appointments to the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits (ACNC) Advisory Board.
Charity sector town hall meetings
This week, I will hold a series of town hall meetings across Australia to meet with charity sector representatives.
Improving integrity and transparency in the charity sector
The Albanese Government takes the integrity of the charity sector seriously and is acting to provide the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission (ACNC) with additional powers and resour
Streamlining the Deductible Gift Recipient Registers
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status has been streamlined for organisations applying under four unique DGR registers.
Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share—Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023
The Albanese Government is progressing work on its Multinational Tax Integrity package to improve the integrity, transparency, and fairness of the tax system.
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.
Australian Centre for Evaluation to measure what works
The 2023‑24 Budget includes $10 million over four years to establish an Australian Centre for Evaluation (ACE) in the Australian Treasury.
Empowering consumers and small businesses through a designated complaints function
As part of the Albanese Government’s Better Competition election commitment, consumer and small business advocates will be empowered to raise systemic complaints within the Australian Competition a
Asian Development Bank meeting in Republic of Korea
I leave today for the Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank in Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Australian Competition Tribunal appointments
Today the Albanese Government is pleased to announce seven important appointments to the Australian Competition Tribunal (the Tribunal).
Helping charities and small business
This week, the Albanese Government has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Refining and Improving Our Tax System) Bill 2023 (the Bill) into Parliament.
ABS to commence regular Time Use Survey in 2024
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will conduct the Time Use Survey on an on-going basis from 2024.
What should the 2026 Census ask about?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has today opened the first phase of public consultations on topics for the 2026 Census of Population and Housing.
Agreement reached on reform of charitable fundraising laws
Charities have long told their governments that they are wasting time complying with inconsistent and outdated fundraising rules across the states and territories.
Harnessing generosity, boosting philanthropy
A once‑in‑a‑generation review of Australian philanthropy has kicked off.
2022
Appointments – Associate Members (cross appointees) – Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The Albanese Government has today reappointed Ms Nerida O’Loughlin PSM and Mr James Cameron, and appointed Dr Derek Johnston, as part‑time Associate Members of the Australian Competition and Cons
Final commemorative coin design featuring Queen Elizabeth II effigy released
Today, the Royal Australian Mint has released the design of the obverse side to be used on commemorative Australian coins following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.