Media releases
2023
Investor Roundtable aligns efforts to deliver cleaner, cheaper energy
Today the Albanese Government’s second Investor Roundtable was held in Brisbane – providing a platform for governments, investors, banks, global asset managers and superannuation funds to work toge
Reserve Bank Board appointments
The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Iain Ross AO and Ms Elana Rubin AM as part‑time members of the Reserve Bank Board, each for a five‑year term.
Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia
Today I am releasing the Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the first external review of our central bank and the operation of monetary policy in four decades.
Release of Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee report
The Albanese Government is today releasing the first report of the interim Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee.
G20 and IMF - World Bank Meetings in Washington DC
Today I will depart for the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting and IMF - World Bank 2023 Spring Meetings in Washington DC.
Government’s Annual Wage Review submission
The Albanese Labor Government has recommended the Fair Work Commission ensures the real wages of Australia’s low‑paid workers do not go backwards.
Government enshrines workers’ right to superannuation
The Albanese Labor Government is moving to protect more workers from underpayment of superannuation contributions.
Statement on the passing of former Treasurer the Hon. John Kerin AO
We mourn the passing of John Kerin and honour his vast contribution to our country.
Promoting more competition in financial markets
The Albanese Government is consulting on changes to improve competition in the trading of shares and other securities as part of its reforms to strengthen Australia’s financial system.
Statement on the passing of former RBA Governor Robert Alan Johnston AC
The Albanese Government pays its respects to former Reserve Bank Governor Robert Alan Johnston AC who passed away today, aged 98.
Bob was a truly great Australian.
Productivity Commission 5-year inquiry
Today the Productivity Commission’s 5-Year Productivity Inquiry is released, as a contribution to the national debate about lifting Australia’s productivity performance.
National Accounts – December quarter 2022
Today’s National Accounts confirms growth in the Australian economy is moderating as expected, with substantial and growing challenges in 2023.
Superannuation tax breaks
The Albanese Government is making Australia’s world‑class superannuation system more sustainable and fairer with one modest change that affects less than 0.5 per cent of all Australians.
Release of Tax Expenditures and Insights Statement
Today I release a revamped Tax Expenditures and Insights Statement with new in
G20 meeting in Bengaluru, India
Today I will depart for the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Bengaluru, India.
Welcome progress on wages growth
The Albanese government welcomes new figures today showing wages growth has picked up even further since the change of government.
Consultation begins on legislating objective of super
The Albanese Government is taking the next step towards legislating an objective for superannuation.
Reserve Bank says energy plan is working
The independent Reserve Bank has today confirmed that the Albanese Government’s energy plan is helping moderate inflation in our economy.
Productivity Commission inquiry to consider universal early education system
The Australian Government is taking the next step in considering how to build an affordable, accessible, high quality, universal early education system.
Making crypto safer for consumers
The Albanese Government is acting to ensure the regulation of crypto assets protects consumers and positions our economy to take advantage of new digital products and services.