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Media releases
2018
AAA credit rating reaffirmed by Fitch
Australia's AAA credit rating has been reaffirmed by Fitch Ratings – another strong expression of confidence in the Coalition Government's economic management, following last month's reaffirmatio
Government extends term of the ACCC Chair
The Coalition Government has extended Mr Rod Sims' term as Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) until 1 August 2022.
Inaugural Drought Finance Taskforce meeting
The Liberal-National Government, the National Farmers Federation and banks will meet in Canberra today, marking the first meeting of the Drought Finance Taskforce designed to further support drough
Legislating stronger penalties for white collar crime
The Coalition Government has introduced legislation into Parliament to significantly strengthen criminal and civil penalties for corporate and financial sector misconduct.
A fair deal on energy
Australian families and businesses will save hundreds of dollars a year off their power bills, thanks to action being taken today by the Morrison Government.
Strengthening penalties for white collar crime
Criminal penalties for corporate and financial sector misconduct are set to double in some cases and civil penalties due to increase by more than tenfold for corporations and more than fivefold for
ACCC & ASIC given stronger powers over unfair contract terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will have investigative powers to assess whether a term in a standard form
Delivering tax relief for small & medium-sized businesses
Millions of small and medium–sized businesses across Australia will pay less tax five years sooner, with new laws fast-tracking tax relief for the sector passing Parliament today.
A fairer and more sustainable GST system
Every state and territory will be better off under legislation introduced into Parliament today that will deliver a fairer and more sustainable distribution of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Every State and Territory better off under GST plan
The Coalition Government is committed to delivering a fairer and more sustainable distribution of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) that ensures every state and territory is better off.
Tax relief five years earlier for small & medium-sized businesses
The Coalition Government is getting on with the job of fast-tracking tax relief for 3.3 million small and medium-sized businesses with the introduction of legislation into Parliament today.
Fast tracking tax relief for small and medium businesses
Millions of small and medium sized businesses will pay less tax, sooner – with the Coalition Government delivering its tax relief five years earlier than planned.
IMF, World Bank and G20 meetings in Indonesia
From 11 to 13 October, I will travel to Bali, Indonesia, to attend the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well as the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Drought Finance Taskforce to further support farmers and local small businesses
The Liberal-National Government, the National Farmers Federation and banks are set to come together through a new Drought Finance Taskforce designed to leverage resources and share insights on ways
Consultation on removing the GST on feminine hygiene products
The Coalition Government is getting on with the job of removing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on feminine hygiene products.
New Productivity Commission Inquiry to shine a light on mental health
The Morrison Government will establish a Productivity Commission Inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy and the best ways to support and improve national mental wellbeing.
Council on Federal Financial Relations meeting
Today the Council on Federal Financial Relations (CFFR) met in Melbourne.
Strengthening Australia's corporate tax system in the age of the digital economy
The Coalition Government is continuing to strengthen the integrity of Australia's corporate tax system as part of our plan for a stronger economy and to deliver the essential services that Australi
$2 billion in foreign currency conversion fees to be put under the microscope
Australians are charged $2 billion worth of foreign transaction fees every year, with fees applied to:
Legislating a fairer way to distribute the GST
The Liberal and Nationals Government will legislate a fairer and more sustainable GST deal for everyone.