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Media releases
2020
‘Homebuilder’ program to drive economic activity across the residential construction sector
The Morrison Government is supporting jobs in the residential construction sector with the introduction of the new HomeBuilder program.
National Accounts - March Quarter 2020
Less than 100 days ago our nation was on the edge of an economic cliff.
Update on Economic and Fiscal Outlook
The Morrison Government’s economic response to the Coronavirus crisis is providing $259 billion or 13.3 per cent of GDP in support for workers, households and business.
ACCC launches Consumer Data Right platform
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is today launching the Consumer Data Right Register and Accreditation Application Platform (RAAP) to allow banks and fintech businesses to
Temporary changes to continuous disclosure provisions for companies and officers
The Morrison Government will temporarily amend the continuous disclosure provisions that apply to companies and their officers’ to enable them to more confidently provide guidance to the market dur
AAA credit rating reaffirmed by Fitch
Australia’s AAA credit rating has been reaffirmed by Fitch in an expression of confidence in the Morrison Government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis and our demonstrated record of economic man
Litigation funders to be regulated under the Corporations Act
The Morrison Government is ensuring that litigation funders are subject to greater regulatory oversight by requiring them to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (A
Government response to Treasury consultation on stamping fee exemption
On 27 January 2020 the Morrison Government announced that the Treasury would undertake a public consultation on the merits of the current stamping fee exemption in relation to listed investment com
Update on the implementation of the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Royal Commission
The Morrison Government has today announced a six month deferral to the implementation of commitments associated with the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financi
Making it easier for business to operate during Covid-19
The Morrison Government is today providing certainty to companies and boards about how they can meet their legal obligations over the next six months.
Update on the economic impacts from the coronavirus
The Morrison Government has taken decisive and unprecedented action to protect Australians and the economy from the effects of the coronavirus, with Government support for t
Release of ACCC Home Loan Price Inquiry interim report
The Morrison Government has today released the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Home Loan Price Inquiry interim report.
Jobkeeper update
The Morrison Government’s historic $130 billion JobKeeper payment will support millions of Australian jobs and help cushion the blow from the severe economic impact from the coronavirus.
Virgin Australia
Today it has been formally announced the board of Virgin Australia has chosen to put the company into voluntary administration.
ACCC mandatory code of conduct to govern the commercial relationship between digital platforms and media companies
The Morrison Government has directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to develop a mandatory code of conduct to address bargaining power imbalances
Australian Government delivers $2.5 million to support Guide Dogs Victoria
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has today announced $2.5 million in funding for Guide Dogs Victoria which will see the current facilities upgraded t
Reappointments to the Future Fund Board of Guardians
The Government has reappointed Ms Carolyn Kay and Dr Jane Wilson to the Future Fund Board of Guardians (the Board).
Appointment of Chair to the Australian Business Growth Fund
The Morrison Government is pleased to announce Will Hodgman will be the inaugural Chair of the $540m Australian Business Growth Fund (BGF).
IMF expects Australia's economic growth to rebound
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects economic growth in Australia to rebound despite the global economy facing a downturn “far worse than during
Jobkeeper payment supporting millions of jobs
The Morrison Government’s historic $1500 fortnightly JobKeeper payment will support millions of Australian jobs as we build a bridge to the other side following the severe economic impact from the