Media releases
2022
Housing Australia Future Fund draft legislation
The Albanese Government has today released draft legislation to establish the Housing Australia Future Fund, Housing Australia and the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council.
Collaboration key as Small Business Ministers meet
Minister for Small Business Julie Collins today hosted a roundtable with her state and territory counterparts, in the first meeting of its kind in eight years.
Paying on time to help Australia’s small business prosper
The Albanese Government has taken the first step towards improving payment times for small businesses with the commencement today of an independent review of the operation of the Payment Times
More disability housing for NSW
Multiple disability housing projects will be built across NSW as part of a $20 million commitment by the Federal Government’s National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC).
Up to $575 million unlocked for social and affordable housing
The Albanese Government is getting on with the delivery of new social and affordable housing with up to $575 million in funding now available to help more Australians into homes.
Albanese Government helping more regional Australians into home ownership
One thousand regional Australians have already taken advantage of the Albanese Government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee just weeks after its launch on 1 October.
Improving transparency of the franchise sector
The Australian Government is supporting Australians that are considering entering into a franchise agreement by making franchise information available through the Franchise Disclosure Register (Reg
Albanese Government housing agenda already delivering for Australians
More than 360 regional Australians have already taken advantage of the Albanese Government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee just a month after its launch on October 1.
Helping small business prosper
The Albanese Government will deliver more than $15 million to support Australian small businesses and help them prosper in recognition of their central role in building a strong national economy.
National Housing Accord: working together to help tackle housing challenges
The Albanese Government today announces the National Housing Accord, a landmark agreement to address one of our nation’s biggest economic challenges: the supply and affordability of housing.
Productivity Commission’s review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement
The Albanese Government thanks the Productivity Commission for its final study report into the review of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA).
Labor’s making our contract law fairer
Small businesses and the hard‑working Australians they employ will soon have greater protections as the Albanese Labor Government delivers on its election commitment to outlaw unfair contract terms
Albanese Government to help thousands of regional Australians into their first home
From Saturday 1 October, thousands of regional Australians will be helped into their first home through the Albanese Government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee ‑ three months earlier than pro
Joint Release on the Occasion of the APEC SME Ministerial Meeting
We express our unwavering support for APEC and our deep appreciation to Thailand, as APEC Chair in 2022, for delivering a successful host year.
Tackling shortages for small business
The Albanese Government will help small businesses address critical labour and skills shortages through investment in training for Australians and easing the pathway for migrant workers.
Exposure draft legislation: Small business tax incentives
Draft legislation released today will introduce two tax incentives that support small businesses to train and upskill employees, and improve their digital and tech capacity.
Helping small businesses to digitalise
Small businesses looking to compete in an increasingly online world can soon take advantage of additional support announced today by the Minister for Small Business Julie Collins.
Small business on the agenda at roundtables ahead of Jobs and Skills Summit
The Minister for Small Business, Julie Collins MP, will host a series of roundtables with small business leaders this week to discuss Australia’s economic and employment challenges.
Albanese Government supporting Australian businesses through eInvoicing Week
The Albanese Government is committed to saving Australian businesses time and money and is encouraging them to participate in eInvoicing Week, which kicks off today.
A plan to address homelessness
With the launch of National Homelessness Week today, the Albanese Government is reaffirming its commitment to deliver an ambitious housing reform agenda, including a new National Housing and Homele