Media releases

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today announced a number of important appointments to the Australian Competition Tribunal (the Trib

The Government today introduced Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 4) Bill 2008 to implement a number of improvements to Australia's taxation system, including the following:

The Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer today announced a number of important appointments to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the financial sector levy rates for 2008‑09.

The Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen has announced that the Governor-General has approved the appointment of Mr David Butler to the position of Second Commissioner of Taxation.

The Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen MP, today provided an update on submissions received as part of the Government’s review of Australia’s tax treaty negotiation policy and program announced by Mr

The Rudd Government today introduced into the Parliament the Trade Practices Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 to improve the effectiveness of the Trade Practices Act in protecting competiti

The Federal Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen MP, and NSW Minister for State Development, Ian Macdonald MLC, today announced that Sydney will host the Financial Services Hub Summit on the 31st July

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today announced that the Government expects claims under the HIH Claims Support Scheme (the scheme)

The Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen welcomed the passage of legislation through the Senate that will make Australia's withholding tax rate one of the most competitive in the world, and provide a s

The Minister for Competition Policy & Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today announced a ban on ‘fire footbags’ and similar products that have the potential to burn consumers and also pose a s

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today released a new section on its website - Managing your Mortgage - to assist those home owners experiencing mortgage stress or

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, has asked the Board of Taxation to review the legal framework for the administration of the GST inc

The Assistant Treasurer, Chris Bowen MP, today released the Inspector-General of Taxation's report 'Review of the Tax Office's administration of GST audits for large taxpayers'.

Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, is pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr Ed Willett as a member of the Australian

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today released for public comment an exposure draft package that will reform the registration and r

The Coalition has today failed a key test in providing practical support for Australian motorists by voting against a motion supporting the Rudd Government’s proposal for a national FuelWatch Schem

The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA) today agreed to implement significant reform of Australia’s consumer product safety regulatory arrangements, for the benefit of consumers and busi

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Matthew Butlin as a part-time Commissioner of the Productivity Commission from 1 May 2008 up to and including 30 April 2011.

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen MP, today announced that the operation of the Taxation Test Case Funding Review Panel would be dis