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Media releases
2020
Simplifying access to credit for consumers and small business
As part of the Morrison Government’s economic recovery plan, we are reducing the cost and time it takes consumers and businesses to access credit.
Insolvency reforms to support small businesses recovery
The Morrison Government will undertake the most significant reforms to Australia’s insolvency framework in 30 years as part of our economic recovery plan to keep businesses in business and Australi
Extension of temporary changes to continuous disclosure provisions for companies and officers
As part of our economic plan, the Morrison Government will continue to provide regulatory relief for businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 by extending temporary continuous disclosure prov
Appointment to the Foreign Investment Review Board
Mr Steven Skala AO is to be appointed as a part-time member to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a five-year period.
OECD upgrades Australia's economic growth outlook
The OECD has upgraded Australia’s economic growth outlook for 2020 in its latest Interim Economic Outlook Report despite the global economy being hit by “an unprecedented su
World Bank Executive Director nomination
The Australian Government will nominate Mr Nigel Ray PSM for appointment as the Executive Director at the World Bank for a two-year term commencing in November 2020.
Budget 2020-21 lock-up arrangements
The Morrison Government will hand down the 2020-21 Budget on Tuesday 6 October 2020.
Joint call of Finance Ministers
New Zealand Finance Minister Hon Grant Robertson today hosted a call with his counterparts from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Extension of temporary relief for financially distressed businesses
The Morrison Government will continue to provide regulatory relief for businesses that have been impacted by the Coronavirus crisis by extending temporary insolvency and ban
Initial Commonwealth response to Victorian Roadmap
Today's announcement from the Victorian Government to extend lockdown arrangements will be hard and crushing news for the people of Victoria, and a further reminder of the impact and costs that res
Government passes legislation through the Parliament to extend Jobkeeper payment
The Morrison Government is continuing to provide unprecedented levels of support to households and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic after legislation passed the Parliament today a
ACCC Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry
The Government will direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to undertake an inquiry into harmful imbalances of bargaining power between farmers, intermediaries, including p
Government passes legislation through the senate to allow Australians to choose their superannuation fund
Legislation giving Australians the power to choose their own superannuation fund, instead of being forced into a fund because of enterprise bargaining agreements, today passed the Senate.
Release of latest report of ACCC gas inquiry
Australia’s gas supply outlook will remain steady through next year despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19 according to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry
Nation wide red-tape reduction to make doing business easier
Tradies including carpenters, joiners, bricklayers, builders, electricians and plumbers, as well as a raft of other licensed occupations such as teachers and property agents, coul
Reappointment of the Chairperson of the Data Standards Body
The Morrison Government is pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr Andrew Stevens as the part-time Chairperson of the Data Standards Body (DSB) for a one-year period from 14 August 2020.
More support for businesses and workers
Following the introduction of stage four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and stage three restrictions across regional Victoria, the Morrison Government will help more businesses qualify for
Foreign Investment Review Board consultation on exposure draft legislation
The Morrison Government has today released for consultation exposure draft legislation amending the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 to implement the reforms to Aust
Draft mandatory code of conduct governing digital platforms and media businesses released for public consultation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft mandatory code of conduct to address bargaining power imbalances between digital platforms and media companies for fou
Continuing to make it easier for business to operate during COVID-19
The Morrison Government is continuing to provide certainty to businesses about how they can meet their legal obligations by extending temporary regulatory relie