Media releases

Today's labour force data recording the lowest unemployment rate in more than 13 years once again demonstrates the extraordinary resilience of the domestic economy, supported by

The Treasurer today announced the membership of the Health Services Advisory Committee. The Committee is to be chaired by The Hon.

Ms Louise Sylvan has received the required support for appointment as Deputy Chair of the ACCC following consultations with all States and Territories.

Australia's economy slowed but continued to grow in the June quarter, despite being buffeted by a weak global environment, the worst Australia-wide drought ever recorded, and a

Today's balance of payments data show that Australia posted a current account deficit (CAD) of $12.7 billion or an estimated 6.7 per cent of GDP in the June quarter 20

The Treasurer and the British High Commissioner today signed a new double tax treaty (the new Treaty) between Australia and the United Kingdom replacing the existing Agreement a

A split has emerged today in the Labor Party over Labor's proposal to impose an extra tax on the mining industry.

I have requested the Australian Statistician to consider releasing the June quarter 2003 National Accounts one day early as I am required to be outside Australia on the original

The citizens of Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, ACT, Northern Territory, as well as people from regional towns in New South Wales will all be

Today I am announcing the Government’s decision to amend the income tax law to allow tax deductions for gifts to the value of $2 or more to the Institute for International Policy.

The Chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Mr David Knott, has informed me that he will step down from the position at the end of 2003.

After consulting with the Productivity Commission Chairman, I am pleased to announce that Dr Ed Shann of Melbourne will be appointed as an Associate Commissioner of th

The Commonwealth Government has asked the Productivity Commission to inquire into the affordability and availability of housing for families and individuals wishing to purchase their first h

The Treasurer, Mr Peter Costello, today announced a number of appointments to the Australian Competition Tribunal. All appointments are for five year terms.

Claims that the tax status of charities has been threatened by draft legislation on the definition of a charity are false.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graeme Samuel AO as Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for a five year term from 1 August 2003.

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr Ian J Macfarlane to the position of Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a term of three years, from 18 September 2003 to 17 September 2006

The Treasurer announced today that the $270 000 penalty imposed on Queensland's 2002-03 competition payments would be lifted and reimbursed.

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr John Thom, Ms Susan McCarthy and Mr Joseph Gersh as part-time members of the Payments System Board (PSB).

Today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows that the All Groups CPI was unchanged in the June quarter 2003 to be 2.7 per cent higher over the year, within the medium-term inflation target band.