Media releases

2026

Non-bank lenders begin sharing in the Consumer Data Right

This week marks a further milestone for the Consumer Data Right, as Australia's largest non-bank lenders begin sharing consumer data through the CDR.

Expressions of interest for the Financial Innovation Committee

The Albanese Government is seeking expressions of interest from financial sector leaders and experts to join the new Financial Innovation Committee.

Boosting competition and productivity in the financial sector

Joint media release with the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer

Appointments – Members – Tax Practitioners Board

The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Mark Friezer and Ms Paula Tallon Bennett as part‑time members of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

Albanese government advancing reforms to combat financial abuse

The Albanese Government is strengthening protections for victim‑survivors of financial abuse through reforms across superannuation, tax, corporate accountability, and child support.

Credit and debit card surcharges end today

Joint media release with the Hon Jim Chalmers MP; Treasurer; and the Hon Andrew Leigh MP; Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury.

Share of large companies paying income tax reaches record high

Joint media release with the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP; Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury.

Appointments – members – Tax Practitioners Board

The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Simone Carton and Professor Kerrie Sadiq as part‑time members of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for a three‑year period from 12 October 2026.

Improving transparency in Australia’s managed investment scheme sector

The Albanese Government is addressing gaps in the regulation of managed investment schemes (MISs) in order to better protect investors.

Consultation on the application of the waterfall framework for the 2026–27 CSLR special levy

The Albanese Government is commencing targeted consultation on the distributions of the 2026–27 special levy for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR).

Appointments – Business Member – Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board

The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Enrico (Ric) De Santi as a part‑time Business Member of the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board (CADB) for a three‑year term.

Legislation to strengthen the tax system passes the Parliament

The Albanese Labor Government’s legislation to protect taxpayers and ensure foreign residents pay a fair share of tax has passed the Parliament.

Driving financial system innovation

The Albanese Government is building a more innovative financial system that will lift productivity while maintaining consumer and business confidence.

Tax Clinic program to benefit First Nations and remote communities

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

Support for Australian journalism passes parliament

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.

Appointments to the Financial Reporting Council to create a strong foundation for External Reporting Australia

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

Appointments to the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board

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.

Protecting Consumers and the Promise of Superannuation in an Evolving Financial Ecosystem

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.

Support for Australian journalism goes before the Parliament

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

NBI legislation finalised

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