Media releases
2023
Appointment to the Future Fund Board
The Albanese Government has appointed Mary Reemst to the Future Fund Board of Guardians for a five‑year term.
Making super concessions more sustainable
The Albanese Government is today releasing draft legislation on the announced change to superannuation tax concessions to make the system fairer and more sustainable.
Strengthening Australian employment services
The Albanese Labor Government’s Employment White Paper outlines eight principles to guide reforms to Australia’s employment services system, with a focus on better supporting people, while collabor
Getting more Australians back into work
The Albanese Government is improving incentives to get more Australians into work.
Boosting opportunity for Australia’s most disadvantaged through social enterprises
The Albanese Government will work with the social enterprise sector to boost labour force participation and economic development in some of the nation’s most disadvantaged communities as a key outc
Better opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
The Albanese Government will scope a new First Nations Economic Partnership with the Coalition of Peaks and other organisations to boost labour force participation and improve economic outcomes for
Turbocharging TAFE centres of excellence and accelerating apprenticeships
The Albanese Government will equip more Australians with the skills of the future by turbocharging TAFE Centres of Excellence and accelerating the take up of higher and degree apprenticeships in th
Working Future – White Paper on jobs and opportunities
The Albanese Government today releases the
Final Budget Outcome shows first surplus in 15 years
The Final Budget Outcome for 2022‑23 [PDF 2.6MB] shows t
Australia's economic management receives strong endorsement
Australia has today received a resounding endorsement of its responsible economic and budget management.
Consultation begins on new laws to improve tax integrity
The Albanese Government is taking a strong stance against blatant misconduct in our tax advice industry and has today released draft legislation designed to strengthen our tax system and give great
New legislation to promote more competition in financial markets
The Albanese Government has today passed legislation to improve competition in the trading of shares and other securities as part of important reforms to strengthen Australia’s financial system and
Appointment of Productivity Commission Chair
The Albanese Government will recommend to the Governor General that Danielle Wood be appointed as the next Chair of the Productivity Commission for a term of five years.
National Accounts – June quarter 2023
The National Accounts show the Australian economy remaining sturdy in the face of unrelenting pressure.
Monthly CPI shows inflation continues to moderate
The ABS’s monthly CPI indicator rose 4.9 per cent in the 12 months to July, the lowest outcome since February 2022.
Australian Securities and Investment Commission appointments
The Albanese Government has appointed Simone Constant, Alan Kirkland and Katherine O’Rourke as full-time members of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission for a term of five years.
A more dynamic and competitive economy
The Albanese Government is undertaking a review of competition policy settings to help build a more dynamic and productive economy.
Solid wages growth in June quarter
New figures today confirm solid wages growth under the Albanese Labor Government.
Government taking decisive action in response to PwC tax leaks scandal
The Albanese Government will oversee the biggest crackdown on tax adviser misconduct in Australian history.
ACCC decision on ANZ acquisition of Suncorp Bank
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has decided not to grant authorisation to ANZ Group Holdings Ltd to acquire Suncorp Bank.