Media releases

2021

Morrison Government puts charity fundraising reform on national agenda

The Morrison Government has agreed with all states and territories to develop a national fundraising framework which will reduce red tape faced by charities while retaining safeguards to maintain p

Consumers to benefit from expansion of Consumer Data Right

The Morrison Government is expanding the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to make it easier for consumers and small businesses to undertake everyday tasks such as making payments, opening and closing acco

Government nominates Gina Cass-­Gottlieb as Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chairperson

The Morrison Government has nominated Ms Gina Cass‑Gottlieb to be the next Chairperson of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Appointment – Foreign Investment Review Board – Chair

The Morrison Government has today reappointed Mr David Irvine AO as the Chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a further two-year period.

ACCC confirms electricity prices have continued to fall under Morrison Government

Household electricity prices across the National Electricity Market (NEM) have fallen to eight-year lows under the Morrison Government, driven by key government reforms, including the default marke

Productivity Commission review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement

As part of its mandate to review nationally significant sector‑wide agreements, the Productivity Commission will conduct its scheduled review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHH

Extending support for small and medium sized businesses

The Morrison Government is continuing to back Australia’s small business-led recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the SME Recover Loan Scheme by a further six months to 30 June 2022.

A national approach to reducing overlapping regulations

National Cabinet has committed to eliminate unnecessary red tape and duplication across different levels of government.

Reappointment of Martin Wallace as Councillor, National Competition Council

The Morrison Government has today reappointed Mr Martin Wallace as a part‑time Councillor of the National Competition Council (NCC) for a further two-year period.

Productivity Commission review into Australia’s maritime logistics system

The Morrison Government has tasked the Productivity Commission with undertaking an independent review into long‑term structural issues affecting the productivity of Australia’s maritime logistics s

Reforming Australia’s payments system for the digital age

The Morrison Government has today unveiled the most significant reforms to Australia’s payment systems in more than 25 years.

IMF commends Australia's strong pandemic response

The Morrison Government welcomes the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest assessment of the Australian economy, which highlights that Australia’s “strong health and economic policies allowed

News Media Bargaining Code delivering for regional Australia

The Morrison Government has today welcomed the announcement of more than 50 new ABC journalists working in communities across regional Australia following deals struck with Facebook and

Preserving Australia's at-risk collections with $47 million

The Morrison Government is investing more than $47 million to digitise and preserve collection material held by the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA), and seven other National Collecting Insti

Appointment to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

The Morrison Government has appointed Ms Liza Carver as a full‑time member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for a five‑year period starting 1 March 2022.

Financial Regulator Assessment Authority reviews the effectiveness and capability of ASIC

The Morrison Government welcomes the Financial Regulator Assessment Authority’s (FRAA) first review of the effectiveness and capability of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC

Improving health outcomes for young Indigenous Australians

The Morrison Government is investing $3.9 million to improve the health of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by encouraging healthy, active lifestyle change

Appointment to the Foreign Investment Review Board

The Morrison Government has appointed Ms Carolyn Kay as a part‑time member of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a five‑year period.

Appointment to the Payments System Board

The Morrison Government has reappointed Professor Deborah Ralston as a part‑time member to the Payments System Board (PSB) for a five‑year period.

Appointment to the Reserve Bank of Australia Board

The Morrison Government has reappointed Ms Carol Schwartz AO as a member of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board for a further five‑year period.