Media releases

The Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the appointment of Mr Tom Karp and the reappointment of Mr Geoff Vogt to the Board of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC), ea

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today released a discussion paper calling for public comment on the best way forward for a creeping

The Australian Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen and the Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Hon Ralph O'Neal OBE, today announced the signing of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (T

The Federal Coalition needs to listen to Western Australia Opposition Leader, Colin Barnett and back consumers over vested interests in the petrol market.

The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA) has released its mid-term report on the implementation of the National Indigenous Consumer Strategy (NICS) Action Plan 2005 – 2010.

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition and Consumer Policy, Chris Bowen MP, today released the Tax Design Review Panel's report

The Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) report on fertiliser prices.

The Competition Policy & Consumer Affairs Minister, Chris Bowen MP today welcomed the consumer advice - Your Consumer Rights: Mobile phone premium services - put together by the Austra

The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA) today agreed that all Australian governments should adopt a new national consumer law, which will operate in all Australian jurisdictions and rema

The Rudd Government today released its preliminary action plan in response to the Report of the ACCC inquiry into

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today acknowledged the contribution of Mr David Vos AM whose term as Inspector-General expires on 6 August

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today released an issues paper on non‑forestry managed investment schemes. 

The Australian and NSW Governments have pledged to work with industry to build Australia's capability as a global financial services centre, following a successful financial services hub summit in

I have regretfully accepted Pat Walker's resignation as the Petrol Commissioner.

Today I have received from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) a comprehensive 642-page report into Australia’s grocery sector.

The Prime Minister today announced a platform for future action by Government and industry to secure Australia's future as a financial services hub.

As part of the 2008-09 Budget, the Treasurer announced a number of changes to improve the integrity of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) law (

The Minister for Resources and Energy and the Assistant Treasurer today announced important appointments to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

Today, the Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen MP announced that the Government has commenced consultation on draft legislation to reform Division 6C of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936.

Today, the Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, announced the appointment of new members to the Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory Council (CCAAC).