Media releases

The Albanese Government has introduced new legislation to the Parliament to help unlock innovation and protect Australians investing in digital assets.

The Albanese Government has introduced legislation to give Australians the confidence to undertake genetic testing without worrying about the effect on their access to affordable life insurance.

The Albanese Government is protecting vulnerable Australians from perpetrators who misuse the tax and corporate systems to commit financial abuse and coercive control.

The Albanese Government is inviting individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2026–27 Budget.

Joint media release with the Hon Anika Wells MP, Minister for Communications

Labor’s new legislation to require employers to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages has passed Parliament.

The Albanese Government is advancing the next phase of reforms to strengthen Australia’s financial reporting system, delivering more adaptable and future ready standard setting arrangements.

The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Maha El Dimachki as the independent reviewer of the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox (ERS).

The Albanese Government is urging Australians to take just a few minutes to check if they have any lost or unclaimed super.

The Albanese Government’s increased investment in university‑based tax clinics is benefitting an increased number of vulnerable Australians with free tax assistance.

The Albanese Government is today releasing exposure draft regulations to make sure those people who rely on cash can still use it for essential purchases.

The Albanese Government has today released the second edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid (RIG), an important tool to enhance transparency, coordination, and engagement across the financial

Joint media release with the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer

Today, the Albanese Labor Government has introduced legislation to require super to be paid on payday, a reform that will benefit the retirement incomes of millions of Australians.

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to make Australia’s payment system safer, stronger, and more productive.

The Albanese Government has introduced the legislation today freezing the indexation on the draught beer excise and custom duty for two years. 

The Albanese Government is committed to ensuring the integrity of Australians’ superannuation savings.

The Albanese Government welcomes the latest ATO report into corporate tax transparency which shows the percentage of large businesses paying no tax has fallen.

The Government is ensuring that there is downward pressure on insurance premiums for Australians who live in cyclone‑prone areas.

The Albanese Government welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) regarding its action against Macquarie Investment Management Ltd, which will see