Media Releases
2019
Treasury Portfolio Appointments
I am pleased to announce a number of appointments.
Release of Quad Bike safety recommendation
The Morrison Government is committed to increasing quad bike safety and is today releasing the ACCC’s comprehensive investigative
Coalition responds to Auditor Discipline Review
I am pleased to release the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)’s Auditor Disciplinary Processes: Review and the Morrison Gover
PRRT gas transfer pricing arrangements - consultation paper released
The Morrison Government is delivering on its commitment to ensure the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) better reflects Australia's petroleum industry by releasing a consultation paper on gas tran
Coalition putting super members first
The Morrison Government has passed through the Parliament a comprehensive package of legislation that will further improve outcomes for superannuation members and enhance the powers of the prudenti
Strengthening the Food and Grocery Code
Today the Morrison Government has released draft amendments to the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (Code) for public consultation.
Craft brewers better off
The Morrison Government has taken a massive step to assist the thriving craft brewing sector.
Taking action on the Banking, Superannuation & Financial Services Royal Commission
Going further by expanding ASIC powers
The Coalition Government has passed legislation through the Parliament to introduce design and distribution obligations for all financial and credit
Coalition supporting the recovery from the Queensland floods
The Morrison Government stands by Queensland primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations in the wake of the devastating floods earlier this year – last night passing legislatio
Proposals to reduce costs of employee share scheme for small businesses
The Morrison Government has today released a consultation paper on proposed reforms to encourage small businesses to offer employee share schemes to help them attract, retain employees and grow the
Coalition expanding retail investor access to corporate bonds
The Morrison Government has today committed to consult on further reforms to develop the corporate bond market.
Coalition to scope superannuation consumer advocate options
The Morrison Government is continuing to put superannuation members first, today announcing our intention to establish a superannuation consumer advocate and calling for expressions of interest.
Coalition issuing button battery safety alert
The Morrison Government has today issued a safety warning notice to the public regarding risks associated with button batteries.
Further strengthening the unfair contract term protections for small businesses
The Morrison Government will further strengthen protections to all small business from unfair contract terms (UCTs).
New tax treaty signed with Israel
Today, Australia and Israel have signed a new tax treaty which will open further opportunities for bilateral trade and investment.
Food and Grocery Code reforms to foster healthy commercial dealings
I am pleased to release the Morrison Government’s response to the independent Review of
Increasing integrity in government procurement
The Morrison Government is leading by example through its new procurement policy that will enhance the integrity of supply chains and government procurement processes.
Coalition reduces ASIC search fees and amends ASIC industry funding model
The Morrison Government has reduced and removed fees for accessing certain information from ASIC's online registries.
New regulations to combat illicit tobacco imports
The Morrison Government is continuing the fight against illicit tobacco with new regulations introduced to combat the importation of smuggled tobacco products.
CFR & ATO report on SMSF borrowing arrangements
A report by the Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has found that assets held by self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) under 'limited recourse borrow