Media releases

2023

Holding large corporates to account on tax

The Albanese Government is committed to holding large corporates to account by enhancing transparency to ensure that they are paying the right amount of tax.

Unfair contract terms banned from today

The Albanese Government’s additional protections for small businesses and consumers take effect today outlawing unfair contract terms to help level the playing field in negotiations between big cor

Iceland tax treaty brings new trade opportunities

Australia’s first tax treaty with Iceland is now in force, bringing new opportunities to trade, invest and connect with its thriving economy.

Appointment – Independent Reviewer, Food and Grocery Code

The Albanese Government has reappointed Mr Christopher (Chris) Leptos AO as the part-time Independent Reviewer of the Food and Grocery Code (the Code) for a three-year period.

Appointments to Competition Taskforce Advisory Panel

The Albanese Government has appointed seven experts in business, government, law and economics to advise on competition policy settings to build a more dynamic and productive economy.

Listening to Australia’s charity sector

Over the coming weeks, I will hold a series of town hall meetings to meet with charity sector representatives, and continue Australia’s largest‑ever charity consultation.

Strengthening multinational tax integrity

The Albanese Government is progressing work to tighten multinational tax loopholes, increase transparency and ensure multinationals pay their fair share of tax in Australia.

First evaluation partnership for the Australian Centre for Evaluation

The Albanese Government established the Australian Centre for Evaluation (ACE) to help put evaluation evidence at the heart of policy design and decision‑making.

King Charles III to soon appear on Australian coins

The Albanese Government is today releasing the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III which will soon start appearing on circulating coins produced by the Royal Australian Mint.

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