Media releases

2026

Chair appointments for the Board of Taxation and Tax Practioners Board

The Albanese Government has appointed the Hon David Bradbury as the part‑time Chair and member of the Board of Taxation, and reappointed Mr Peter de Cure AM as the part‑time Chair and member o

New legislation passes parliament to double penalties for petrol price misconduct

The Albanese Government has passed new legislation to help consumers get a fair go at the petrol pump with bigger penalties for misconduct including in the fuel sector.

New inflation figures

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that headline inflation moderated in February.

New legislation to double penalties for petrol price misconduct

The Albanese Government has introduced new legislation to help consumers get a fair go at the petrol pump with bigger penalties for misconduct including in the fuel sector.

Treasurer convenes financial regulators

Today I convened a special meeting of the Council of Financial Regulators to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, its potential implications for our economy and financial markets, and actions b

Reserve Bank decision

Today the independent Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board increased the cash rate by 25 basis points.

Fair go for consumers at the bowser

The Albanese Government is taking action to help consumers get a fair go at the petrol pump, with more scrutiny and surveillance of the fuel sector, bigger penalties for misconduct, and action to s

The government’s super reforms pass the parliament

The Albanese Government has passed important superannuation reforms to help low income workers and make the super system fairer from top to bottom.

Government another step closer to delivering super reforms

The Albanese Government is another step closer to delivering its superannuation reforms.These changes will help low income workers and make the super system fairer from top to bottom.

Meeting with Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue

Today I met with Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François‑Philippe Champagne, to advance our shared commitment to boosting economic resilience, productivity a

National Accounts – December quarter 2025

Today’s National Accounts show strong, broad‑based growth and an ongoing recovery in the private sector.

Inflation steady in January

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show inflation was steady in January but higher than we’d like and for longer than we’d like.

Strengthening the retirement phase of superannuation

Today, we are releasing the Retirement Reporting Framework and Best Practice Principles for Superannuation Retirement Income Solutions to deliver on our commitment to uplift the retirement phase of

Wages continue to grow under Labor

New data released by the ABS today shows that annual wages have grown above three per cent for 14 quarters in a row.

IMF lauds Government’s fiscal management

The International Monetary Fund has praised the Albanese Labor Government’s management of the budget and the economy in a new report released today.

Appointment to the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board

The Albanese Government has appointed Professor Bruce Preston as a part‑time member of the Reserve Bank of Australia Monetary Policy Board.

New legislation to build a stronger and fairer super system

The Albanese Labor Government today introduced legislation to boost the superannuation savings of low‑income workers and ensure superannuation tax concessions are fairer and more sustainable.

Future Fund continues strong performance under new investment mandate

The Albanese Government welcomes the very strong returns achieved by the Future Fund which saw our sovereign wealth fund grow by almost $30 billion last year.

Reserve Bank decision

Today the independent Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Board increased the cash rate by 25 basis points.

Appointment of new ASIC chair

The Albanese Government will recommend to the Governor‑General that Sarah Court be appointed as the next Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).