Media releases

The Albanese Government is urging Australians to take protective actions, like not clicking links in text messages, verifying phone numbers, and keeping across the latest advice from the National A

Today, the Government has published its response to Dr Kevin Lewis’ independent review of the 2021 Amendments to Australia’s continuous disclosure laws.

The Albanese Government will reset the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to deliver better consumer outcomes.

The Australian Government recognises the vital role that tax practitioners play and is committed to working with them to strengthen integrity and accountability in the tax system.

The Albanese Government has implemented the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s recommendation to make new mandatory safety and information standards for infant sleep products.

Today, the Albanese Government has released a consultation paper reviewing the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) registration requirements for tax practitioners.

The Albanese Government is making further investments to help prevent the loss of banking services in the Pacific.

The Albanese government is implementing a world leading anti‑scam plan, that has already seen scam losses fall for the first time since 2016.

The Albanese government has passed the first tranche of legislation to deliver its comprehensive package of reforms to ensure Australians have access to quality and affordable financial advice.

The Albanese Labor Government’s practical measures to support millions of small businesses and help them invest and grow has passed the Parliament today.

The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Ruth Owen CBE as the Inspector‑General of Taxation (IGT) for a five‑year period commencing on 15 July 2024.

Today the Albanese Government will join a cutting‑edge intel exchange between Australian banks, telecommunications companies, digital platforms, and the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX).

This week the Assistant Treasurer will lead a delegation to Singapore to strengthen collaboration on our scammer crack down across the region.

The Albanese Government will today introduce new consumer protection legislation for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) that will see BNPL operators regulated as consumer credit.

The Albanese Government is establishing the Insurance Affordability and Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Taskforce as part of the federal budget to develop an integrated, cross‑government ap

The Albanese Government has delivered an additional $67.5 million in the 2024–25 Budget as part of our second tranche of reforms to crackdown on scammers.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a tax cut for every taxpayer because we want hardworking Australians to keep more of what they earn.

The Albanese Government will move to establish a Joint Parliamentary Select Committee into the influence and impacts of social media on Australian society.

The Albanese Government is acting to rebuild resilience and confidence in our tax and accounting sectors.

A new report released today shows annual scam losses have declined for the first time since 2016, following the Albanese Government launching the National Anti‑Scam Centre in July 2023.