Media releases

2021

2021 Triennial Review of the Terrorism Insurance Act 2003

The Coalition Government is continuing to act to ensure that Australians have appropriate insurance cover and remain financially protected from acts of terrorism.

New guarantees for first home buyers and single parents now available

From 1 July 2021, an additional 30,000 places will be made available to eligible applicants under the Coalition Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, the temporary New Home Guarantee program

Cutting red tape for charities

The Coalition Government will cut red tape for thousands of Australian charities, with financial reporting obligations to be eased from the upcoming financial year.

Service to streamline significant new business investment into Australia

As part of the Morrison Government’s plan to help attract global talent and to encourage global businesses to invest in and relocate to Australia, the Australian Taxation Office will launch its New

Appointments – National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation – Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

The Government has appointed Mr Adrian Harrington as the part‑time Chair and Member of the Board of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC), and Mr Kelvin Rya

Appointments – part time members – Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation

The Morrison Government has reappointed Ms Elaine Collins and appointed Mr Jan van der Schalk as part-time board members of the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) for a three-year perio

Coalition Government strengthens governance standards for charities

The Coalition Government has strengthened laws to ensure that Australian charities that engage in or use their resources to actively promote unlawful behaviour face enforcement action.

More support for first home buyers and single parents with children

The Morrison Government will release an additional 30,000 places to eligible applicants under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, the New Home Guarantee program, and the Family Home Guarantee from

Car service and repair to become cheaper under Morrison Government reforms

The cost of servicing and repairing a car is set to become cheaper after the Morrison Government passed legislation in the Parliament today.

Further tax relief for Australian brewers and distillers

The Morrison Government has now put in place the necessary regulations that will ensure Australia’s brewers and distillers can receive additional tax relief from 1 July 2021.

Two new social bonds issued as NHFIC bonds hit $2 billion

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has finalised $462 million of social bonds, taking total issuance to $2 billion since the organisation’s establishment thre

Economic recovery fuelled by HomeBuilder

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has today released data reconfirming the success of the Morrison Government’s HomeBuilder program.

Consultation on reinsurance pool for cyclone and related flood damage

Today, the Government is releasing a consultation paper seeking feedback on the design of a reinsurance pool for cyclone and related flood damage.

HomeBuilder continues to drive record construction

HomeBuilder is driving a record year of housing starts and continues to secure jobs in the construction sector.

Grocery unit pricing here to stay

The Morrison Government is committed to ensuring consumers have the right information when they shop for groceries to get the best value for their money.

$400 million in funding to support over 1,100 social and affordable homes in Melbourne

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has provided funding of around $400 million in loans and grants to deliver more social and affordable housing

Appointments – Board of Taxation – part-time members

The Morrison Government has appointed Mrs Tanya Titman and Mr Ian Kellock as part-time members of the Board of Taxation (the Board) for a three-year period from 12 May 2021.

Attracting Global Talent and Business to Capitalise on Australia's Economic Position

The 2021‑22 Budget will position Australia to capitalise on its economic success and provide a platform to attract global capital and talent.

Making it easier for small business to pause debt recovery action

As part of the 2021-22 Budget, the Morrison Government will allow small businesses to apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to pause or modify ATO debt recovery actions where the debt

Improving opportunities for home ownership

The Morrison Government is today announcing additional measures to help more Australians own their home sooner as part of the 2021-22 Budget.