Media Releases

2018

Labor delays greater competition and consumer protections in financial services

Labor is delaying the establishment of a mandatory comprehensive credit reporting system that would increase competition and enhance consumer outcomes in the financial services sector, despite the

Making sure foreign investors and multinationals pay their fair share of tax

The Coalition Government is taking strong action to protect the integrity of Australia’s tax system, with the introduction of two bills that will further ensure that those who do business in Austra

Government introduces law to improve outcomes for financial consumers

Today the Government introduced into the Parliament important legislation designed to ensure that financial products are targeted and sold to the right consumers.

Gift card reforms to benefit consumers

The Legislative and Governance Forum on Consumer Affairs have voted to implement nationally consistent reforms to gift card expiry.

Improving the managed investment trust regime and repeal of intellectual property exception

Today the Morrison Government introduced legislation into Parliament to improve Australia’s taxation regime for the managed funds industry.

New bill to tackle the black economy

The Government has taken decisive action in the fight against the black economy.

Cracking down on the black economy

The Coalition Government has today delivered on the first of its commitments to tackle the black economy and further protect the integrity of our tax system, with the passage of tough new laws that

Passage of government’s action to enhance ASIC’s capabilities

The Morrison Government is committed to delivering strong and effective regulators to govern our financial system.