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Media releases
2017
Huge demand for record $11 billion bond issue
Australia has locked in a record $11 billion government bond deal, reaffirming investor confidence in the long term prospects of the Australian economy.
Turnbull Government delivering $3 billion boost to responsibly fund the NDIS
The Turnbull Government will commit $3 billion in funding to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), taking an important step towards fully and responsibly paying for the scheme, which wil
Labor has run out of excuses on business tax cuts as RBA governor exposes their threat to jobs
Labor has run out of excuses to justify their hypocritical opposition to the Turnbull Government’s plans to drive more jobs and higher wages through lower business taxes, following the independent
IMF praises Australia's economic performance
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) annual assessment of Australia’s economy and key policy settings has highlighted Australia’s strong economic performance.
Turnbull Government continues crackdown on multinational tax avoiders
Today the Turnbull Government introduced legislation into the Parliament to implement the new Diverted Profits Tax, which will prevent multinationals shifting profits made in Australia offshore to
Responsible budget savings to fund more affordable child care for Australian families
The Turnbull Government will today introduce legislation to make the Australian child care system more affordable, flexible and accessible for Australian families, while implementing the necessary
Turnbull Government's Enterprise Tax Plan to drive investment, jobs and wages
The Turnbull Government’s ten year Enterprise Tax Plan will drive the business investment our nation needs to boost jobs and grow the wages of Australian workers in a globally competitive environme
Inquiry into Australia's water resources
The Turnbull Government has announced a Productivity Commission inquiry into the reform of Australia’s water resources sector.
Social impact investing discussion paper released
Today, the Turnbull Government is releasing a discussion paper on social impact investing and the development of the social impact investment market in Australia.
Keeping Australia's critical infrastructure secure
Today the Turnbull Government is launching a dedicated centre to manage the complex and evolving national security risks to Australia’s critical infrastructure.
Treasurer to meet with UK and European counterparts on financial sector innovation and housing affordability reforms
This week I will be holding high level meetings with counterparts in the UK and Germany on the UK and European economies, assessing the progress and suitability of financial sector innovations and
Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme costs
The Government has announced a Productivity Commission review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme costs consistent with the Heads of Agreements with the states and territories and the Com