Media releases

2021

COVID-19 Disaster Support Payment boosted

Increased financial support for hundreds of thousands of workers in New South Wales will be available from next week as part of the Commonwealth Government’s expanded national COVID-19 Disaster Pay

NSW business support package expansion

The Morrison and Berejiklian Governments continue to work together to support businesses in New South Wales during the current COVID-19 lockdown.

Victorian business support package

A new jointly funded package from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will give Victorian small and medium businesses the extra support and confidence they need to recover from the recent lo

Appointment of the President of the Australian Competition Tribunal

On Friday 23 July 2021, the Morrison Government reappointed the Honourable Justice John Middleton as the President of the Australian Competition Tribunal (the Tribunal), until 25 December 2022.

Taking action on the Banking, Superannuation & Financial Services Royal Commission

The Morrison Government has today released exposure draft legislation to implement a further seven recommendations of the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Royal Commission.

Vic COVID-19 support package

The Victorian Government today announced it was entering a five day lockdown.

NSW COVID-19 Support Package

The Morrison and Berejiklian Governments continue to work together to support households and businesses in New South Wales during the current COVID‑19 lockdown.

NSW COVID-19 Support Package

The Morrison Government is upgrading its national response to COVID-19 outbreaks with increased weekly payments for households, and boosting business cash flow to get them through extended lockdown

Outcome of consultation on deferred sales model for add on insurance products

The Morrison Government will provide consumers and industry with greater certainty in relation to the insurance products that will be covered by the deferred sales model and anti-hawking regime.

Indonesia-Australia Economic, Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting

On 6 July 2021, the Australian Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, and the Australian Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister the Hon.

Appointments to the Reserve Bank of Australia Board

The Morrison Government has reappointed Dr Guy Debelle as the full‑time Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for a further five‑year period commencing from 18 September 2021; and

Strengthening economic ties with Indonesia

On 6 July 2021, Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment the Hon Dan Tehan MP virtually hosted the inaugural Indonesia-Australia Economic, Trade and Inves

Key measures take effect to lower taxes and create jobs

The Morrison Government is continuing to secure Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 with key measures taking effect on 1 July 2021 to create more jobs, rebuild our economy and set Australia up for t

2021 Intergenerational Report

The 2021 Intergenerational Report (IGR) details the economic challenges, and the opportunities facing Australia and underlines the fact that the economic impact of COVID-19 won’t be short lived.

Using technology to hold meetings, sign and send documents

The Morrison Government has today released exposure draft legislation to support companies and their officers using technology to satisfy Corporations Act 2001 requirements.

Better Advice Bill introduced into Parliament

The Morrison Government is introducing further reforms to strengthen the financial advice sector and implement recommendation 2.10 of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannua

ACCC confirms Morrison Government delivering significant electricity savings

Energy consumers are sharing in almost a billion dollars in electricity savings thanks to the Morrison Government’s strong action to reduce electricity prices.

Parliament passes legislation to establish Financial Regulator Assessment Authority

The Morrison Government has today passed the Financial Regulator Assessment Authority Bill 2021 and in doing so has fulfilled its commitment to implement recommendations 6.13 and 6.14 of t

Superannuation reforms pass parliament – making your super work harder for you

The Morrison Government has today passed through the parliament landmark reforms to Australia’s superannuation system.

Strengthening Australia’s Financial Market Infrastructure

The Morrison Government has released the report of the Council of Financial Regulators’ (CFR) review into Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) Regulatory Reforms.