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Media releases
2019
More power for consumers
Legislation to be introduced by the Morrison Government this week will give consumers more power and allow them to compare and switch between products and services more easily.
Government Response to the APRA Capability Review
The Morrison Government has today released the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Capability Review, alongside the Government and APRA’s responses.
Productivity commission report into compensation and rehabilitation of veterans released
The Coalition Government today tabled in Parliament the final Productivity Commission report into Compensation and Rehabilitation for Veterans - A Better Way to Support Veterans.
Appointment to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The Coalition Government is pleased to announce Mr Stephen Ridgeway has been appointed as a Commissioner of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for a five-year period from
Delivering on Budget Measures
Key Government measures coming into effect on 1 July 2019 will help Australian families with the cost of living by forging ahead with low and middle income tax relief, safeguarding superannuation savi
Vale Michael Andrew AO
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Andrew AO yesterday.
Visit to Japan for G20 and to Germany, United Kingdom and United States
Today I will travel to Fukuoka, Japan, to attend the second G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting under Japan's 2019 G20 Presidency.
National Accounts, March Quarter 2019
Today's National Accounts show that the Australian economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the March quarter to be 1.8 per cent higher through the year. This is within the range of market expectations.
Melbourne's Jewish Holocaust Centre to expand & reach more Victorians
The Morrison Government is providing $10 million to Melbourne’s Jewish Holocaust Centre (JHC), helping expand the size of the museum as it increases its educational activities to reach even more Vi
Giant leap for Giant Steps Melbourne school for children with autism
The Morrison Government is investing $9.7 million to expand the Giant Steps Melbourne school and reduce the waiting list for its specialist education for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in V
Appointment to the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
The Government is pleased to announce that Mr Philip Lindsay has been nominated for appointment as Australia’s Alternate Director to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
$9.2 million for childhood epilepsy medicines on the PBS
The Morrison Government is investing $9.2 million to make a life changing medicine for childhood epilepsy available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), which will help them to control
Appointment of full-time Inspector-General of Taxation
The Government is pleased to announce that Ms Karen Payne has been appointed as the full-time Inspector-General of Taxation.
SEATO Bill receives Royal Assent
Members of the Australian civilian surgical and medical teams who provided medical aid, training and treatment to local Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War will gain access to their Department
Taking action on the Banking, Superannuation & Financial Services Royal Commission
Going further by paying unpaid determinations
Recommendation 4.11 - Co-operation with AFCA
The Coalition Government is providing expanded access to redress for consumers and sma
AAA credit rating reaffirmed by S&P
Australia’s AAA credit rating has been reaffirmed by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) in a strong expression of confidence in the 2019-20 Budget and the Coalition Government’s economic management.
Productivity Commission appointments
The Coalition Government is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr Catherine de Fontenay, Ms Lisa Gropp and Dr Malcolm Roberts and the reappointment of Mr Paul Lindwall as Commissioners of the
Appointment to the Australian Competition Tribunal
The Coalition Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Caron Beaton-Wells as a lay member of the Australian Competition Tribunal for a period of five years.
Coalition putting super members first
The Morrison Government has passed through the Parliament a comprehensive package of legislation that will further improve outcomes for superannuation members and enhance the powers of the prudenti
Taking action on the Banking, Superannuation & Financial Services Royal Commission
Going further by expanding ASIC powers
The Coalition Government has passed legislation through the Parliament to introduce design and distribution obligations for all financial and credit