Media releases

The Albanese Government has made the following appointments and reappointments to the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC).

The Albanese Government has formally authorised the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to handle external disputes under the Scams Prevention Framework (SPF).

The Albanese Government has today released draft regulations ahead of the upcoming ban on the use of adverse genetic testing results in life insurance, which will commence on 8 October 2026.

The Government has opened consultation on a review of tax and corporate whistleblowing laws in Australia to ensure they are working to effectively protect whistleblowers.

The Albanese Government is strengthening protections for Australians, taking decisive action to disrupt scams and making Australia a harder target for criminals.

The Albanese Government is ensuring convicted child sexual abusers cannot hide their assets in superannuation to avoid paying compensation to their victims.

The Albanese Labor Government is acting to strengthen the annual superannuation performance test.

The Albanese Government is building a stronger, more productive economy supported by regulation that is clear, efficient and fit for purpose.

The Albanese Government is taking the next step to ensure Australian journalism is sustainable now and into the future.

The Governor‑General has recently appointed and reappointed the following part‑time members to the Takeovers Panel (the Panel) for a three‑year period beginning on 2 April 2026.

The Albanese Government is releasing three consultation papers on broad cross‑sector reforms to give consumers greater protection and trust in the superannuation and financial services sectors.

Legislation banning life insurers from using adverse genetic testing results to deny or limit life insurance cover has passed the Parliament.

The Albanese Labor Government is working with the business and finance sectors to help ease the pressure on Australian families and small businesses.

The Albanese Government has appointed the Hon David Bradbury as the part‑time Chair and member of the Board of Taxation, and reappointed Mr Peter de Cure AM as the part‑time Chair and member o

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.