Media releases

The Albanese Government has finalised the News Bargaining Incentive (NBI) legislation, which ensures Australian journalism is sustainable now and into the future.

The Government has released draft regulations to extend the exemption of certain classes of add‑on insurance products from the Deferred Sales Model regime.

The Albanese Government has today introduced legislation to help secure the sustainable distribution of cash in Australia.

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

The Albanese Government is taking further action to advance Australia’s productivity agenda with the tabling of a review into the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox.

The Albanese Government will continue to strengthen accountability and improve the conduct of accounting, auditing and consulting firms in Australia.

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