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Media releases
2024
Liberals and Nationals running a protection racket for big supermarkets
The Albanese Labor Government has today passed the Fairer for Families And Farmers Bill to get Australians a better deal at the checkout and back our hardworking farmers who supply to our supermark
Multinational tax transparency, Buy Now Pay Later and philanthropic laws pass Parliament
The Albanese Labor Government has passed legislation that will hold large multinationals to account on their tax affairs, protect Australians who use Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services and support t
Biggest reforms to merger settings in half a century pass the Senate
The Government has today passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 through the Senate.
Government welcomes blueprint for the not‑for‑profit sector
The Albanese Government is committed to being a partner to Australia’s charities and not‑for‑profits.
New mandatory Food and Grocery Code for supermarkets to include multi-million dollar penalties
The Albanese Government is ensuring that supermarkets will face multi‑million‑dollar penalties for harmful breaches of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.
Minimum tax for multinationals passes the Senate
The Albanese Government has passed legislation through the Senate to help ensure multinationals pay their fair share of tax in Australia.
Government acting swiftly on Commonwealth surcharges
The Albanese Labor Government will stop passing on debit surcharges from the ATO and Services Australia to make sure these everyday payments don’t cost Australians more from 1 January 2025.
Appointment – Part-time members Australian Competition Tribunal
The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Diana Eilert and Dr Jill Walker as part‑time members to the Australian Competition Tribunal (the Tribunal) for a five‑year period.
Historic mergers reform passes House of Representatives
The Government has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 through the House of Representatives.
Consultation on enhanced tax transparency for crypto transactions
The Government has released a consultation paper on Australia’s implementation of the OECD‑developed Crypto Asset Reporting Framework and associated amendments to the Common Reporting Standard.
Towards an open register of ownership – exposure draft consultation on beneficial ownership reforms
The Albanese government is taking the next step to deliver its commitment to increase transparency of beneficial ownership in Australia.
NDIS Taskforce exposes providers ripping off NDIS participants
The Albanese Government is continuing to crack down on unfair participant pricing with the NDIS Fair Price and Australian Consumer Law Taskforce (The Taskforce) receiving almost 3,000 complaints si
Government welcomes commencement of supermarket hearings
Australian shoppers deserve a fair deal at the supermarket checkout. That’s why Labor is taking action to ensure competition delivers cost of living relief.
Albanese Government’s corporate tax crackdown
The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to ensure big corporations to pay their fair share of tax with a new report revealing a record level of corporate tax receipts.
Suppliers encouraged to submit feedback on supermarket dealings
To ensure farmers and suppliers get a fair go when dealing with the major supermarkets – Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Metcash – the Government is encouraging affected businesses to submit feedb
Appointment – Associate Member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The Albanese Government has today reappointed Ms Nerida O’Loughlin PSM as a part‑time associate member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Historic reforms for a more competitive economy enter Parliament
Today the Government will introduce landmark reforms to Parliament to overhaul Australia’s merger rules, another big step towards further boosting competition and productivity in our economy.
Reappointment of Australian Statistician
The Albanese Government has reappointed Dr David Gruen AO as the full‑time Australian Statistician to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for a further five years, beginni
Cracking down on shrinkflation to help Australians save time and money
The Albanese Government is taking action to fight shrinkflation in our supermarkets and retail sector by strengthening the Unit Pricing Code to make it easier for Australians to make accurate and t
Better evidence for better policymaking
Today, I will travel to the United Kingdom to discuss rigorous policy evaluation with experts and policymakers.