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Media releases
2024
Multinational tax transparency, Buy Now Pay Later and philanthropic laws pass Parliament
The Albanese Labor Government has passed legislation that will hold large multinationals to account on their tax affairs, protect Australians who use Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services and support t
Objective of superannuation reforms pass Parliament
The Albanese Labor Government has today passed the Superannuation Objective Bill 2023 to strengthen Australia’s retirement income system.
Expanding the Consumer Data Right to non-bank lending
Today the Albanese Government has taken another step to reset the Consumer Data Right (CDR) and improve how the CDR can better serve consumers.
2025–26 Pre-Budget submissions
The Albanese government is inviting individuals, businesses, and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2025–26 Budget.
Improving the retirement phase of superannuation
The Albanese Government is taking action to reform the retirement phase of superannuation so the system delivers a better retirement for more Australians.
Appointments – Members, Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board
The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Brad Potter as a part‑time accounting member beginning on 18 February 2025 and reappointed Ms Kerrie Howard as a part‑time business
Ensuring the future of cash and next steps in phasing out cheques
The Albanese Government is taking action so Australians can continue to pay with cash for essential items if they want to, while also ensuring an orderly transition to phase out cheques.
Consultation underway to ban business practices ripping off Australians
The Albanese Government will ban dodgy business practices ripping off Australians, today opening public consultation on our plan to ban unfair trading practices.
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Australia signs superannuation arrangement with Cook Islands
The Australian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cook Islands to allow portability of retirement savings between our two countries.
Consumer Data Right rule changes to drive consumer take up
Today the Albanese Government is announcing changes to make it easier for consumers to use the Consumer Data Right (CDR).
Albanese Government introduces landmark Scams Prevention Framework
The Albanese Government is providing the strongest defences against scammers in the world.
Albanese Government’s corporate tax crackdown
The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to ensure big corporations to pay their fair share of tax with a new report revealing a record level of corporate tax receipts.
Appointments – members Insolvency Practitioner Registration and Disciplinary Committees
The Albanese Government has appointed the following new part‑time members to the Ministerial Pool for the Insolvency Practitioner Registration and Disciplinary Committees (IPRDC):
Appointment – full-time Second Commissioner of Taxation – Australian Taxation Office
The Albanese Government will appoint Mr David Allen as a full-time Second Commissioner of Taxation to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for a seven-year period beginning on 1 November 2024.
Albanese Government to provide scam victims clear pathway for redress
The Albanese Government is making Australia the hardest target for scammers – sending a clear message that this harmful practice won’t be tolerated here, and making sure victims know we have their
Appointments – Members, Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board
The Albanese Government has today appointed Mr Michael Bray, Ms Julie Williams and Mr Matthew Green as part‑time accounting members of the Companies Auditors Disciplin
Albanese Government opens consultation on review of artificial intelligence and the Australian Consumer Law
The Albanese Government is committed to ensuring consumers can safely enjoy the benefits of new and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Albanese Government streamlines product safety standards
The Albanese Government has unveiled draft legislation that will streamline product safety standards and save businesses $5 billion over 10 years.
Albanese Government continues tax avoidance crack down
The Albanese Government continues its crack down on unethical tax avoidance behaviour with a consultation paper released today to review the tax promoter penalty laws.
Albanese Government extends the small business responsible lending obligations exemption
The Albanese Government is supporting small businesses to access credit when they need it.