Media releases

2016

New mandatory safety standard

The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O'Dwyer MP today introduced a new national mandatory safety standard for self-balancing scooters, also known as hoverboards.

Hoverboards interim ban extended by another 30 days

The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O'Dwyer today announced the national interim ban on hoverboards that do not meet safety standards is to be extended by another 30&nbsp

Hoverboards interim ban extended by 30 days

The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer today announced the national interim ban on hoverboards that do not meet safety standards is to be extended.

Australian Consumer Law positive for consumers and businesses

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP has welcomed the release of the results of the second Australian Consumer Survey.

Financial Sector Advisory Council

The Minister for Small Business and the Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, announced the reconstitution of the Financial Sector Advisory Council.

Wine Equalisation Tax Rebate – consultation on implementation

The Turnbull Government announced on Budget night our plan to strengthen the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) Rebate integrity rules to put the wine industry in a stronger, long term position.

Extension of ASIC Chairperson

I am pleased to announce that the Governor-General has approved the extension of Mr Greg Medcraft's term as the Chairperson of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Minister

Reforms actioned to make resilient financial system

The Turnbull Government has delivered important new reforms to make Australia's financial system more resilient and ensure our financial institutions can continue to participate in global capital m

Labor hangs small business out to dry

“The Turnbull Government is backing over three million hardworking small businesses by cutting their taxes,” Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer MP said.

Government response to Senate Inquiry into Digital Currency

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, today announced the release of the Government’s response to the Senate Economics References Committee’s report on the

Release of the Retirement Income Streams Review

The Government announced its response to the Retirement Income Streams review and released the final report, as part of the Budget.

Consultation on Technology Neutrality in Meetings Communications

The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, today released a proposal paper entitled ‘Technology neutrality in distributing company meeting notices and materi

Appointment of Members to the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board

The Turnbull Government has today announced the appointments of the Chairman and members of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board.

Amendments to the Private and Public Ancillary Fund Guidelines

The Government has made amendments to the Private Ancillary Fund Guidelines 2009 and the Public Ancillary Fund Guidelines 2011, which set minimum standards for the governance and

Appointment to Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board

The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, today announced the appointment of Ms Clare Lethlean as the part-time Deputy Chairperson of the Companies Auditors

Government delivers Managed Investment Trusts reforms

The Government’s package of Bills to implement the Managed Investment Trusts reforms was passed by Parliament yesterday, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer MP said.

New independent expert panel

The Turnbull government is today announcing the new independent expert panel to lead the review into the financial system’s external dispute resolution and complaints framework, Minister for Small

Wine Equalisation Tax rebate - improving integrity and growing exports

The Turnbull Government is putting the wine industry in a stronger, long-term position by making a record investment in international and domestic wine promotion, while strengthening Wine Equalisat

Easing the tax burden and making life easier for hard working small businesses

Australia’s hard working small businesses are the engine room of our economy.

A new Tax Avoidance Taskforce

The Turnbull Government will establish a new Tax Avoidance Taskforce to crack-down on multinational tax avoidance and secure revenue for the Australian community.