Media releases
2021
Making child care more affordable and boosting workforce participation
To cut the cost of living for around a quarter of a million families and to help boost workforce participation, the Morrison Government will make an additional $1.7 bil
Greater transparency of proxy advice
The Morrison Government is moving to increase the transparency and accountability of proxy advice.
Your Future, Your Super reforms
The Morrison Government has today released for consultation exposure draft regulations underpinning Treasury Laws Amendment (Your Future, Your Super) Bill 2021.
Early release of superannuation a lifeline for Australian families
The Morrison Government today welcomes the release of the Household Financial Resources report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Strengthening and streamlining oversight of the financial advice sector
The Morrison Government has today released for consultation draft legislation and explanatory material to implement Recommendation 2.10 of the Financial Services Royal Commission and establish
Morrison Government’s Economic Recovery Plan delivering for women
Australia has achieved the highest female participation rate in the workforce ever recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics at 61.8%, up from 61.4% in February today’s unemployment figures s
Next phase in Modernising Business Registers
The Morrison Government has today announced a key milestone in the Modernising Business Registers (MBR) program that will establish a new whole-of-government registry platform.
Appointment – Part-time Chairperson, Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority
The Hon Jane Hume, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy, Minister for Women’s Economic Security, has announced that Catherine Walter AM will continue in her role
Increases to superannuation contribution caps
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has today confirmed increases to a number of superannuation key rates and thresholds.
December 2020 SMSF quarterly statistical report released
The ATO has released the December 2020 Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) quarterly statistical report that shows there has been significant growth across the sector, despite the economic
There is $13.8 billion in lost and unclaimed super. Could any of it be yours?
Around $13.8 billion in Australians’ hard earned wages is waiting to be claimed, in the form of lost and unclaimed superannuation.
Morrison Government delivers over $3 billion in contracts with digital businesses through its Digital Marketplace
Today the Morrison Government has announced its Digital Marketplace has reached a significant milestone, delivering over $3 billion in Federal Government contracts to digital businesses, with
Superannuation assets reach all time high in 2020
The Morrison Government welcomes the release of December quarter 2020 superannuation data by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
Reuniting Australians with more lost superannuation
The Morrison Government has today passed legislation through the House of Representatives that will reunite Australians with more of their lost superannuation.
Protecting Australians from hidden costs
The Morrison Government has today passed legislation that will further protect Australian households from hidden fees and unexpected expenses.
Morrison Government’s Digital Identity system helps over 2 million people access online services simply, safely and securely
More than 2 million Australians have created a ‘myGovID’ Digital Identity to prove who they are when accessing online services, following the Morrison Government’s $256.6 million investment as
Review of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority
The Morrison Government has released a terms of reference for the review of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), and is seeking stakeholder feedback on its functions and performanc
Your Future, Your Super reforms introduced into parliament
The Morrison Government has today introduced legislation into parliament to ensure the superannuation system works harder for all Australians.
Funding unlocked for boarding house for Indigenous students
The Morrison-McCormack Government is providing $10 million of funding to construct a boarding house which will enable 40 Indigenous school students to access the best in secondary education at a ra
Financial advice sector reforms for better retirement
The Morrison Government is committed to strengthening the financial advice sector and providing consumers with better access to affordable and high qua