Media releases

Australians need access to quality, affordable financial advice to plan for their future.

The Albanese Government is acting to ensure the regulation of crypto assets protects consumers and positions our economy to take advantage of new digital products and services.

Consumers have the right to be protected from misleading claims and deceptive sales techniques, whether they do their buying online or at a shop.

Delia Rickard chose early on to devote her life to making the world a better place. She retires from the consumer watchdog tomorrow (on Australia Day) having achieved her goal.

The Albanese government will always look for ways to strengthen Australia’s world-class superannuation system.

The Albanese Government is warning taxpayers to beware of an insidious new scam on social media.

The Albanese Government will prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in super to avoid paying compensation to their victims.  

Consumers are being reminded to be careful online and instore as the last‑minute Christmas shopping spree gets into full swing.

New regulations have come into effect to support access to justice for class action plaintiffs.

The Albanese Government is delivering reforms to modernise Australia’s financial system, positioning our economy to embrace new economic opportunities and respond to future challenges.

The Albanese Government is inviting individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2023-24 Budget.

Christmas holidays are a time for celebration and relaxation. But it’s also a time that scammers and fraudsters use to target unsuspecting consumers.

The Albanese Government has released the final report of Treasury’s statutory review into the News Media Bargaining Code.

The Albanese Government is committed to helping Australians better manage rising costs.

Australian consumers deserve to have their data working for them, securely and safely.

Working Australians deserve the highest standards of accountability from their super funds so they get the best performance for their contributions.

Australia’s modern, digitally-enabled economy leads the world in innovation, and consumer protections need to keep pace.

Australian consumers deserve to have their data working for them, securely and safely.

The Albanese Government has today appointed Ms Emma Herd as a part‑time member of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for a three‑year period, bringing valuable climate and sustainability experti

The Albanese Government welcomes the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest report into digital platform services.