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Media releases
2023
Release of the Productivity Commission’s draft report on philanthropic giving
Today the Productivity Commission has released the draft report of its once‑in‑a‑generation review of philanthropic giving in Australia.
Australia signs tax treaty with Portugal
The Government has signed a new tax treaty with Portugal, representing the first tax treaty between the two nations.
A fairer and more competitive supermarket sector
The Australian Government welcomes the publication of the 2022-23 Annual Report of the Independent Reviewer of the Food and Grocery Code.
Australians urged to give generously
Tuesday 28 November is ‘Giving Tuesday’. Created eleven years ago, Giving Tuesday follows the shopping day ‘Black Friday’.
Consultation on merger reform
The Albanese Government is reviewing merger rules and processes to ensure they support competitive markets, economic dynamism, and better outcomes for the Australian people.
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