Media releases

For the second time in less than a month, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recognised the strength of the Australian economy, describing it as “in upswing, with

The Coalition Government is pleased to announce the appointment of former Senator the Hon Nick Minchin to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

The Liberal National Government has appointed Ms Karen Chester as a full-time Deputy Chair to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Today's National Accounts for the September quarter 2018 show the strength of the Australian economy and the strong economic management of the Liberal National Government.

Australians will soon be able to better compare prices and switch between products and providers across the banking, energy and telecommunications sectors, with the Liberal National Government intr

The Liberal National Government will introduce legislation which will provide a range of penalties and remedies for companies that engage in misconduct.

The Coalition Government has today signed the determination that will remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on feminine hygiene products from 1 January 2019.

The Coalition Government has requested that the Productivity Commission undertakes a review into remote tax assistance to ensure it remains fair and contemporary.

The Coalition Government has today released the terms of reference for the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into mental health and announced the appointment of an Associate Commissioner for the in

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is the latest international institution to recognise the current strength of the Australian economy, describing our growth as “robu

Today the consortium led by CK Asset Holdings Limited (CK Group) has been advised of my final decision that its current proposed acquisition of APA Group would be contrary to the national interest.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has today delivered a positive economic report card in its annual review of the Australian economy, welcoming our budget management, strong economic growth, im

The Liberal National Government is providing an additional $51.5 million to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) and the Federal Court of Australia to enable further prosecutions

Small and medium businesses will save more than $300 million over the next four years, as the Liberal National Government cuts more red tape.

The Liberal National Government will significantly enhance access to funds for small business across the country through the introduction of a $2 billion Australian Business Securitisation Fund and

Every state and territory will be better off under new laws passed by Parliament today that will deliver a fairer and more sustainable distribution of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

The Coalition Government is supporting girls and young women to become entrepreneurs through $3.6 million in funding for a new Future Female Entrepreneurs program across Australia.

The Liberal National Government is improving the ability for small businesses to offer employee share schemes to help employers attract, retain and motivate employees and grow their businesses.

The Coalition Government has reappointed the Hon Peter Costello AC as Chairman of the Future Fund Board of Guardians, as well as reappointed John Poynton AO and appointed John Fraser as members.

Today I have advised the consortium led by CK Asset Holdings Limited (CK Group) of my preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of APA Group would be contrary to the national interest.