Media releases

The Albanese Government is delivering on its plan to keep Australians safe, today outlining a series of AI safety priorities to help ensure AI works better for Australians, including young people.

The Albanese Government has appointed a new group of respected charity sector leaders to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Advisory Board, bringing together expertise f

The Albanese Government is legislating tougher sanctions in response to misconduct by tax advisors.

The Albanese Government is continuing its strong track record of standing up for consumers, delivering one of the most significant strengthening of the Australian Consumer Law since it was created.

The Albanese Government is strengthening product safety while making it easier for businesses to bring safe products to market, with the first of 15 expedited safety standard reviews delivering saf

The Albanese Government has secured passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Business Registries Stabilisation and Uplift) Bill 2026, strengthening Australia’s business registers and enhanc

The Albanese Government will introduce more powers for regulators to issue infringement notices for breaches of unfair contract term laws by big business.

The Albanese Government is banning supermarket excessive pricing from next week.These changes protect Australian families from artificially inflated prices on their groceries.

The Albanese Government is supporting farmers and fresh food suppliers to secure a fairer deal when negotiating with large supermarkets.

The Albanese Government has acted to protect infants by permanently banning baby bottle self‑feeding devices, following safety advice from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

The Albanese Government is seeking feedback on reforms to strengthen competition in repair markets and expand choice for drivers and farmers.

Australians have a new way to get updates and access the 2026 Census online, with a new subscription option now available through myGov.

Today’s decision against Coles is an important win for Australian consumers.

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to a strong sugar industry in Australia, where fair and robust regulatory settings support our sugarcane growers and sugar millers.

The Albanese Government has released the second set of

The Albanese Government has strengthened oversight of Australia’s insolvency system by approving a pool of 10 highly qualified experts that the Australian Financial Security Authority can appoint a

Commonwealth, State and Territory Electrical Safety Ministers met on Friday 20 March 2026 to reaffirm their commitment to nationally consistent regulation of household electrical consumer prod

At a time when cost‑of‑living pressures are biting, Australians should be able to trust that markets are fair, transparent and not stacked against them.

Parents and carers are being encouraged to take a closer look at toys and household items young children can access, in a new episode of Wiggle Talk – A Podcast for Parents.

The Albanese Government has appointed four Federal Court judges as part‑time Deputy Presidents of the Australian Competition Tribunal, strengthening the body responsible for reviewing major competi