Media releases

Today I announce Ms Katherine Tuck has been nominated as the full‑time Director to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) commencing from 16 January 2023 to 31 J

The Albanese Government has today released the terms of reference for the Employment White Paper that will guide the future of Australia’s skills and labour market.

The Final Budget Outcome for 2021-22 shows an improved Budget position last y

Today I am announcing my approval of two proposed mergers of customer‑owned community banks under the Financial Sector (Shareholdings) Act 1998, the Financial Sector (Transfer and Rest

The Albanese Labor Government will launch a 12-month inquiry into the rising cost of childcare in Australia starting in early 2023.

Today I met with Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that strengthens the economic cooperation between our two countries.

Today’s National Accounts reflect an economy rebounding from the disruption of the pandemic but held back by capacity constraints, skills shortages, and declining real wages.

The Jobs and Skills Summit has brought Australians together to agree on immediate actions to help build a stronger economy and a stronger Australia.

Draft legislation released today will introduce two tax incentives that support small businesses to train and upskill employees, and improve their digital and tech capacity.

The Albanese Government will improve the way Australia’s regulatory system manages crypto assets, to keep up with developments and provide greater protections for consumers.

The Albanese Government has today appointed Professor Anne Tiernan and Dr Angela Jackson as part‑time members of the Commonwealth Grants Commission, each for a five‑year period.

ABS data released today shows the Wage Price Index rising 2.6 per cent in the year to June.

The Albanese Government has today released an issues paper in preparation for the Jobs and Skills Summit.

The Albanese Government has released a discussion paper for public consultation on our election commitment to ensure that multinationals pay their fair share.

Today’s Reserve Bank decision to increase interest rates by half a percentage point is more difficult news for Australians with a mortgage.

New numbers show inflation has increased 6.1 per cent over the past year and highlight the difficult circumstances facing Australian workers and families.

Today, the Government has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Electric Car Discount) Bill 2022 into Parliament.

Wayne Byres has advised the Governor‑General of his intention to step down as Chair of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority from 30 October, 2022.

The Albanese Government will nominate Rob Nicholl for appointment as the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund and Kerstin Wijeyewardene as the Alternate Executive Director at the W

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to increase foreign investment fees and penalties.