Media releases

The Albanese Government today will introduce the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026 which will prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation t

The Albanese Government is acting to expand the availability of high quality and safe financial advice for Australians.

The Albanese Government and the insurance industry have reached a significant milestone in their ongoing work through the Hazards Insurance Partnership to improve the availability and affordability

The Albanese Government is determined to ensure that superannuation is used to provide financial security and dignity, not used in ways that entrench harm or reward abuse.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on a promise to protect more small businesses from unfair contract terms.

The Albanese Government has published the regulations to support the implementation of Payday Super reforms.

Today, we are releasing the Retirement Reporting Framework and Best Practice Principles for Superannuation Retirement Income Solutions to deliver on our commitment to uplift the retirement phase of

Australians are leaving $21.5 billion dollars in unclaimed superannuation earnings to languish in forgotten accounts.

The Albanese Government is asking for feedback on design options to improve product information for sustainable financial products.

The Albanese Government has today introduced legislation which will deliver the most significant reform to Australia’s financial reporting standard setters in over two decades.

The Albanese government is releasing the first of the consultation papers to improve consumer protections in the wake of the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds.

The Albanese Government has today commenced public consultation on draft legislation designed to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid paying co

We have tasked the Board of Taxation to undertake an independent review of the Albanese Government’s thin capitalisation ref

The Albanese Government welcomes the announcements by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today regarding action ag

Today, we have declared Sunday’s Bondi attack a terrorist incident for the purposes of the Terrorism and Cyclone Insurance Act 2003, based on advice from relevant agencies and followi

The Albanese Government is acting to strengthen consumer protections and improve stability and confidence in the superannuation and financial services sectors which are critical to investment and p

The Albanese Government has released draft legislation to exclude activities related to gambling and tobacco from Research and Development Tax Incentive eligibility.

The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Scott Farrell as the Data Standards Chair for Digital ID and Consumer Data Right (CDR) for a two‑year period from 10 December 2025.

The Albanese Government is taking the next important steps to protect Australians from scams.

Joint media release with the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, and the Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training.