Media releases

Joint media release with Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians

The Albanese Government is putting Australian journalism on a more sustainable footing with the passage through Parliament of the News Bargaining Incentive and the News Journalism Payments scheme.

The Albanese Government has taken an important step to position Australia’s new financial reporting standard‑setter, External Reporting Australia (ERA), for success through appointments and reappoi

The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Nicolle Reynolds as a part‑time business member of the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board (CADB) for a three‑year term.

The Albanese Government is today announcing a package of reforms to strengthen consumer protections and build the resilience of the Australian superannuation and financial system.

The Albanese Government is ensuring the sustainability of Australia journalism with legislation introduced into Parliament today.

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.