Media releases

2019

Government’s tax avoidance laws sees Google settle with the ATO for $481.5m

The $481.5 million settlement between the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Google is strong evidence that the Coalition Government’s tax avoidance taskforce and tough laws are working to ens

Jennifer Cunich appointed to Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute

The Government has appointed Ms Jennifer Cunich as a part-time Independent Director of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) for a four-year period commencin

Board of Taxation to review CGT rollover provisions

Consistent with the Morrison Coalition Government’s continuing efforts to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses, the Board of Taxation has been requested to undertake a review into Australia’s

Broad range of lenders selected to first home loan deposit scheme panel

The Morrison Coalition Government is committed to helping make home ownership a reality for more Australians and to get them into the property market sooner.

Record $192m in affordable housing finance delivered in Victoria

The number of new affordable homes being delivered by the Morrison Coalition Government has exceeded 1,000, with Victorian community housing provider HousingFirst receiving the largest Affordable H

New tax treaty with Israel enters into force

Today, the Morrison Government ratified an historic new tax treaty between Australia and Israel, representing an important milestone in removing tax barriers and facilitating trade and investmen

Appointment of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian Statistician

The Morrison Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr David Gruen as the Australian Statistician to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for a five-year period commencing from 1

First lender appointed for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

The Morrison Coalition Government has welcomed the announcement of NAB’s appointment to the panel of participating lenders for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

Second NHFIC bond issued securing more than 360 new affordable homes

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) this week has issued its second bond, valued at $315 million, to secure 360 new social and affordable homes for Australians.

$35m boost for affordable housing in Western Australia

Today, the Morrison Coalition Government, through the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC), has announced its biggest investment in affordable housing in Western Australia to

$65m boost for affordable housing in Victoria

As part of the Coalition Government's commitment to increase the supply of affordable housing, a $65 million loan has been provided to Victorian community housing provider, Haven Home Safe, through

Fairer treatment for tax compensation claims

The Government has today released its response to the review of the treatment of small business tax cases under the scheme for Compensation for Detriment Caused by Defective Administration (CDDA).

Driving reform on car repairs

The Coalition Government is committed to progressing the design of a mandatory information sharing scheme for motor vehicle service and repair information.

Supporting first home buyers

The Coalition Government has today released for consultation the draft Investment Mandate for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (the Scheme) which will help eligible first home buyers

APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Chile

On 14-15 October, I represented Australia at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Santiago, Chile.

Supporting first home buyers

First home buyers will be able to enter the property market sooner after the Coalition Government passed new laws through the Parliament today to implement the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (the S

Appointment – Financial Reporting Council – New Zealand External Reporting Board member

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Michele Embling as a part-time member of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), representing the New Zealand External Reporting Board (XRB).

New quad bike standard to save lives

The Australian Government is improving the safety of quad bikes with the introduction of a new safety standard to protect the community, Minister for Housing and Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar

2020-21 Pre-Budget submissions

The Government is seeking submissions from individuals, businesses and community groups on their views for priorities for the 2020-21 Budget.

New Israel tax treaty introduced into Parliament today

Today, the Government introduced legislation for a new tax treaty between Australia and Israel, further deepening our strong bilateral relationship.