Media releases
2016
A more sustainable superannuation system
The Turnbull Government is today announcing a package of superannuation tax reforms to improve the sustainability, flexibility and integrity of the superannuation system.
Consultation on improving bankruptcy and insolvency law
The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, and the Attorney General, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, today released a discussion paper titled 'Improving B
Productivity Commission to examine arrangements supporting Australian Consumer Law
Treasurer, the Hon Scott Morrison and the Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer today released the terms of reference for a Productivity Commission study into t
Northern Australia Tourism Initiative - new Australian Small Business Advisory Services funding
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer MP, today announced the establishment of seven new Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) as part of the Northern Aus
Asia Region Funds Passport – signing the Memorandum of Cooperation
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP today signed the Asia Region Funds Passport’s Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) with Japan, Korea and New Zealand.
Progressing professional standards reforms
The Turnbull Government has today announced proposed changes to ensure existing financial advisers are provided with a smooth transition as part of reforms to raise the education, training and ethi
Hoverboards interim ban to remain
The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer, has decided to maintain the national interim ban on the supply of hoverboards that do not meet safety standards.
Saving time for small business owners
New user-friendly online tools have been released to help Australian small businesses taking on a new employee.
Regulatory approvals process streamlined
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP today announced that the Turnbull government is improving the process for when firms (financial market operators and cl
Release of ACCC gas report welcomed
The Government welcomes the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) report into the competitiveness of wholesale gas prices in Eastern and Southern Australia.
myTax expanded to sole traders and contractors
The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon.
Turnbull Government bolsters ASIC to protect Australian consumers
The Turnbull Government today announced a $127.2 million reform package to better protect Australian consumers by strengthening the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Small amount credit contract final report released
The Turnbull Government has today released the final report of the independent review of the small amount credit contract (SACC) laws.
Government welcomes deep dive in FNQ
The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer today welcomed the ACCC’s announcement that Cairns will be the subject of the ACCC’s fourth in-depth study into regiona
SME’s front and centre of Australia Week in China
Australia’s largest ever business mission to China will provide new opportunities for Australia’s small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer Kell
Minister to visit USA
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP will make her first official visit to the USA from 11 to 16 April.
Australians have $1.2 billion of unclaimed money
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP today urged Australians nationwide to find out if they have a share in $1.2 billion of unclaimed money from bank account
Small businesses in the road transport industry encouraged to have their voices heard
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer welcomed today's release of two reviews into the road safety remuneration system.
Government decision on financial assistance relating to the collapse of Trio Capital
After careful and extensive consideration, the Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O'Dwyer MP, has advised two groups of investors in the now collapsed Trio Capital, that the
Green light for food labelling reforms a win for consumers
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