Media releases
2025
National licensing for electrical trades
The Albanese Government will work with states, territories, businesses and unions to design a national licensing scheme for electrical trades people.
Cracking down on the supermarkets to get a better deal for Australians
The Albanese Labor Government has today released the
Next steps in developing an innovative digital asset industry
The Albanese Government is developing a fit for purpose digital asset regime to help build a more dynamic and competitive economy.
Unemployment remains low under Labor
Low unemployment has continued under the Albanese Government, according to ABS Labour Force figures for February released today.
Delivering on a streamlined and strengthened foreign investment framework
New Treasury data shows that the Albanese Government’s reforms to streamline and strengthen our foreign investment framework are already delivering results.
Partnering with investors to create jobs for disadvantaged Australians
The Albanese Government is partnering with investors and philanthropic organisations to enhance access to capital for social enterprises that provide jobs for disadvantaged Australians.
Productivity Commission appointment
The Government has agreed to recommend to the Governor‑General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, the appointment of Dr Angela Jackson as a full‑time Social Policy Co
Appointment – Chair of Commonwealth Grants Commission
The Government has agreed to recommend to the Governor‑General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, that Mr Michael Callaghan AM PSM be reappointed as part‑time Chairpe
Appointment to the Future Fund Board
The Albanese Government has appointed Jim Craig as a member of the Future Fund Board of Guardians for a five‑year term.
Qatar Airways’ stake in Virgin Australia
Today I am announcing that Qatar Airways Group’s (Qatar Airways) acquisition of a 25 per cent interest in Virgin Australia can proceed subject to enforceable conditions.
Meeting with Secretary of the Treasury of the United States
Tonight, I will fly to Washington, D.C. Once there, I plan to meet with the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
More Australians in a job than ever before
Today’s jobs numbers for January show the number of employed people in Australia reaching a record high of 14,634,300, with 64.6 per cent of the working age population now in a job and th
Five quarters of annual real wage growth under Labor
New data released by the ABS today shows that real wages have now grown for five consecutive quarters under the Albanese Labor Government.
Reserve Bank cuts cash rate
Today the independent Reserve Bank of Australia Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10 per cent.
Albanese Government clamping down on foreign purchase of established homes and land banking
The Albanese Government will ban foreign investors from buying established homes for at least two years and crack down on foreign land banking.
Commonsense changes to help more Australians into a home
Financial regulators will update their guidance to make it easier for Australians with a HELP debt to responsibly take out a mortgage and buy a home, and also unlock the construction of more units,
Securing regional banking services
The Albanese Government has secured commitments from the banks to ensure banking services remain available in the regions.
Legislation passes to boost First Nations investment
The Albanese Labor Government has today updated the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (ATSI Act) to support greater investment in First Nations businesses and commun
Resource sector calls on Parliament to pass production tax credits
Peak resources industry bodies have thrown their support behind Labor’s production tax incentives, encouraging members of Parliament and senators to back the Albanese Government’s legislation curre
Albanese Government launches review to strengthen mental health system
The Albanese Government has tasked the Productivity Commission with a review into the mental health and suicide prevention system to deliver better mental health care and support for Australians.