Media releases

2016

Have your say on the Australian Consumer Law

Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) today released an Issues Paper calling for submissions on the Australian Consumer Law Review.

Consumer Ministers to establish a free range egg standard

Commonwealth, State and Territory Consumer Affairs Ministers have decided to establish a free range egg standard that will provide better information for consumers.

Interim ban imposed on unsafe hoverboards

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer has today imposed an interim ban to prevent the supply of hoverboards that do not meet safety standards for batteries and

Government moves to give more employees choice

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer today introduced legislation into Parliament to allow employees the option to choose their superannuation fund.

Improving transparency in the superannuation industry

The Bill to improve transparency in the superannuation industry has been introduced into Parliament by Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer today.

Fixing competition policy to drive economic growth and jobs

The Turnbull Government will legislate to fix competition policy in Australia through implementation of the Harper Review’s recommendation to amend Section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act -

Financial System Resilience Bill

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer today introduced to Parliament a Bill to make Australia's financial system more resilient and ensure our financial institutions can

First days for first Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, today announced that the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is now ‘open for business’.

Consultation on the objective of superannuation

The Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, today released a discussion paper entitled 'The objective of superannuation' for public consultation to kick-start

Retention of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

The Government will provide certainty to the charitable sector and community organisations by today announcing the decision to retain the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

Northern Australia Insurance Premiums Taskforce report released

The Turnbull Government has today released the final report of the Northern Australia Insurance Premiums Taskforce.

Norfolk Island CGT Exemption Bill passes Parliament

Parliament has passed the Tax Laws Amendment (Norfolk Island CGT Exemption) Bill, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP said.

Takeovers Panel appointments

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, today announced the appointments of the President and members of the Takeovers Panel.

Small business helpline milestone

Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer announced the Government's workplace relations Small Business Helpline has received more than 300,000 calls from small bus

FOFA amendments pass the Parliament

Parliament has passed the Corporations Amendment (Financial Advice Measures) Bill, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP said.

Small Business Bill passes Parliament

Parliament has today passed the Small Business Restructure Roll-over Bill to allow small businesses to amend their legal structure without concurrently attracting a capital gains tax (CGT) liabilit

Northern Australia tourism businesses given new edge

The Australian Government is unlocking the vast potential of northern Australia small and medium tourism businesses with a new team of experts deployed to provide one-on-one business advice.

New small businesses on the rise

New figures show the number of small businesses in Australia has increased by more than 21,500.

Statement

I would like to explain my comments on Sunrise this morning about Labor’s reckless negative gearing policy.

Key tax changes to improve the system

Two measures have passed Parliament that improve the operation of Australia's capital gains tax regime, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer said.