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Media releases

2015

Government announces significant improvements to life insurance industry

Today, I am pleased to announce that industry has come together to reach consensus on the implementation of important improvements to the remuneration arrangements in the life insurance advice sect

Australia hosts APEC workshop to promote SMES and innovation

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are at the forefront of services exports growth and the Australian Government is committed to supporting SMEs to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global

Consultations on free range eggs information standard – extension for written submissions

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP today announced an extension period for written submissions in response to the egg labelling consultation paper.

Government response to the Financial System Inquiry

Today we are pleased to release the Turnbull Coalition Government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry (FSI).

Tax Transparency Bill passes Parliament

The Coalition Government has ensured the taxation details of Australian-owned private companies will remain exempt from Labor’s public disclosure taxation rules, after the Senate passed the Tax and

Government multi-agency approach to fight serious financial crimes

Serious financial crime has the potential to undermine the integrity of Australia’s economy and law enforcement activities and poses a significant threat to the Australian community, estimated to c

New small business protections from unfair contract terms

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, announced today that the Coalition Government is delivering one of its key election commitments to extend consumer unf

Base erosion and profit shifting package

It is self-evident that multinationals operating in Australia should pay tax on profits properly attributable to Australia.

Consultation paper released for national standard on egg labelling

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP today released the consultation paper to consider options to enhance consumer confidence and certainty around

APEC Issues Paper highlights the trade benefits of data flows

An APEC data flows Issues Paper released today highlights the opportunities for increasing trade and opening up new markets for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).