Media releases
2024
Release of the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to a fair playing field in franchising and has today tabled the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct in Parliament.
A further $41 million for small and medium businesses to lower energy bills
The Albanese Government is delivering a further $41 million in Energy Efficiency Grants (EEG) for Small and Medium Enterprises to improve energy efficiency, save on energy bills and lower emissions
New foreign investment laws to boost housing supply
The Albanese Government has today introduced legislation to adjust the foreign investment framework to help boost Australia’s housing stock and provide more homes for Australians.
Payment times improvement welcome but more work to do
New data showing a reduction in payment times to small businesses is welcome but underscores the important work still required to make further improvements.
Albanese Labor Government helping small businesses thrive online
Australia’s small businesses are continuing to benefit from the Albanese Labor Government’s more than $60 million investment in small businesses cyber security and digital capabilities.
Albanese Labor Government funding to deliver new homes for Aboriginal elders in South Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with the South Australian Labor Government to deliver 40 culturally‑appropriate homes in Adelaide for Aboriginal elders.
Boosting supported housing supply in Tasmania
The Shorewell Park Building for Family Based Care opens today, providing more supported accommodation for Tasmanians who need it most.
Energy upgrades to ease cost of living for Tasmania’s social housing residents
The Albanese and Rockliff Governments are delivering long-term cost of living savings to more than 1,600 Tasmanian households, with a $16.6 million partnership for energy upgrades in social housing
Applications open for historic new housing investment
Applications open today for the first round of funding for social and affordable homes under the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and the National Housing Accord.
A new year of support for small business
The Albanese Labor Government will continue to provide small businesses with targeted support as Australia heads into the new year.
Albanese Government's expanded Home Guarantee Scheme helps more Australians into home ownership
More than 26,000 people have been helped into home ownership in the first six months of the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme with more support on offer in 2024.
2023
National Housing Supply and Affordability Council
Leading experts from across the country will play a critical role in informing the development of new housing policy with the commencement of the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council.
Another step forward delivering new social and affordable homes
The Albanese Government's ambitious housing reform agenda will take another step forward next month with applications set to open for funding to support the delivery of thousands of new homes.
Support for small businesses to act on cyber this festive season
The Albanese Government is encouraging small businesses to stay cyber safe this Festive Season.
New appointments to Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Anthony Richards and Ms Jennifer Samms as part‑time Independent Directors to the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) each for a four‑yea
Higher foreign investment fees for housing
The Albanese Government will adjust the foreign investment framework to help boost Australia’s housing stock and provide more homes for Australians.
Housing Australia Investment Mandate set to unlock more homes
The Albanese Government is today releasing an updated Investment Mandate for Housing Australia, helping to unlock more social and affordable rental homes across the country.
Festive season a perfect time to shop small and shop local
Australians are being encouraged to shop local this festive season to support small businesses across the country.
New partnership to deliver more secure housing for women in Tasmania
The Albanese Labor Government’s $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator will help transform the lives of more Tasmanians with the development of 38 new homes in Hobart for women over 55 who are at ri
New action to ensure small businesses are paid on time
Big businesses who fail to pay small businesses on time will be named and shamed as part of a series of new reforms to improve small business payment times.