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Media releases
2023
Legislating the objective of superannuation
The Albanese Government is moving to enshrine an objective of superannuation in legislation as part of its agenda to strengthen and maximise the benefits of the nation’s super system.
Wages grow faster than inflation in September quarter
New ABS data today shows real wages increased 0.1 per cent in the September quarter, the second consecutive quarterly increase.
APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting
On Sunday 12 and Monday 13 November I’ll participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting in the United States.
Refocusing and renewing the Productivity Commission
The Albanese Government today releases the first
Albanese Government’s budget management helping fight inflation
The Albanese Government’s economic management has been strongly endorsed in a new independent assessment that says the budget is helping to fight inflation.
New steps on the Albanese Government’s sustainable finance strategy
The Albanese Government is today releasing a consultation paper on its Sustainable Finance Strategy, which will help Australian companies, investors and the Australian community make the most of th
More responsible cost-of-living relief to roll out in November
The Albanese Government’s 10‑point cost‑of‑living plan ramps up today, with billions of dollars of cost‑of‑living relief being rolled out to Australian households and small businesses in November –
$88.2 million Mount Morgan pipeline project to commence with Albanese Government support
The Federal and Queensland Labor Governments and the Rockhampton Regional Council Governments are jointly funding the Mount Morgan Water Supply Pipeline Project
The Pipeline will d
Appointments to Competition Taskforce Advisory Panel
The Albanese Government has appointed seven experts in business, government, law and economics to advise on competition policy settings to build a more dynamic and productive economy.
Annual inflation continues to moderate
Today’s September quarter Consumer Price Index shows annual inflation moderated to 5.4 per cent from six per cent in the previous quarter in the face of intensifying global vola
Statement on the passing of Bill Hayden
Bill Hayden was the selfless servant of the Australian people, and our Party.
He was humble and grounded, responsible and respected, a wonderful Queenslander and Australian.
ACCC to monitor Australia's air passenger services
The Albanese Government will direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to monitor domestic air passenger services to help ensure Australians see the benefits of a competitive
Strengthening multinational tax integrity
The Albanese Government is progressing work to tighten multinational tax loopholes, increase transparency and ensure multinationals pay their fair share of tax in Australia.
Regulation of digital and crypto assets
The Albanese Government is outlining the next steps in its approach to regulating crypto and digital assets to protect consumers, support innovation and provide industry certainty.
Australia climbs global league table for budget management
The Albanese Government’s responsible budget strategy has seen Australia move up the global league table for fiscal management, according to figures released overnight by the International Monetary
Modernising payments regulation
The Albanese Government is addressing the risks posed by new digital payment services, which are currently unregulated, to protect consumers, promote competition and spur innovation.
Chair of Future Fund
Peter Costello advised the Government a fortnight ago of his decision not to seek a third term as Chair of the Future Fund.
Consulting on payday super
Workers are a step closer to more dependable superannuation payments with the release of the Securing Australians’ Superannuation consultation paper.
Invested in Southeast Asia
The Australian Government has today launched I
Review of workplace culture at the Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission will undergo significant workplace reform after an independent review found the need to improve its internal culture.