Media releases
2026
Funding doubled for Logan Medicare Mental Health Centre
The Albanese Government is more than doubling funding for the Logan Medicare Mental Health Centre to provide expanded access to mental health care in the local community.
New inflation figures
New data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics shows headline inflation moderated in both monthly and quarterly terms and monthly trimmed mean was steady.
Record new businesses created in June
New ASIC numbers out this week show more new companies were registered in June than in any other month since these records first began in 1999.
New Statements of Expectations for APRA and ASIC to focus more on growth
The Albanese Government is today releasing new Statements of Expectations for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Consultation on discretionary trusts reform implementation
The Government is today releasing a consultation paper on the implementation of the minimum tax on discretionary trusts.
Deputy Chair appointments to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Albanese Government will recommend to the Governor‑General that Therese McCarthy Hockey and the Hon David Bradbury be appointed as Deputy Chairs of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authorit
Government introduces legislation to regulate cash distribution services
The Albanese Government has today introduced legislation to help secure the sustainable distribution of cash in Australia.
Stronger penalties for tax misconduct
The Albanese Government is legislating tougher sanctions in response to misconduct by tax advisors.
Australia’s job market remains resilient
The latest jobs data shows Australia’s labour market remains resilient, even as global economic pressures continue.
Tax reform bill passes the Parliament
The first Bill of the Albanese Labor Government’s ambitious tax reform package has just passed the Parliament and will become law.
New inflation figures
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show headline inflation fell in both monthly and annual terms.
Government another step closer to delivering tax reforms
Joint media release with the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister, and Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance.
New legislation for fuel excise relief for the month of July
The Albanese Government has today introduced new legislation to cut fuel taxes for another month to help take the sting out of petrol prices for Australian motorists and businesses.
Tax reform implementation for small business and startups
The Albanese Government is today announcing further implementation details for its tax reform package, following an intensive first round of post‑Budget consultation.
Reserve Bank decision
Today the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board held interest rates steady at 4.35 per cent.This is a welcome reprieve for many Australians with a mortgage.
National Accounts – March quarter 2026
Today’s National Accounts show the Australian economy grew 0.3 per cent in the March quarter, to be 2.5 per cent higher through the year.
More tax cuts in one month from today
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering another tax cut for every Australian taxpayer in one month from today.
Business investment booming under Labor
New figures released by the ABS today show private sector investment is soaring under the Albanese Labor Government.
Government introduces first tranche of tax reform legislation
Today, the Albanese Government is introducing legislation to deliver more tax cuts for Australian workers and tax reform to help more Australians own a home of their own.
New inflation figures
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that inflation moderated in April by more than expected.