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Media releases
2012
Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation
We welcome the announcement today by the Chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Board (CEFC), Ms Jillian Broadbent AO, that Mr Oliver Yates has been appointed as the CEFC's inaugural
IMF delivers another big tick for the Australian economy
The International Monetary Fund has today delivered another big tick for the Government's economic management during the most challenging period of global volatility in three quarters of a centu
Appointment of Mr Chris Jordan AO as Commissioner of Taxation
The Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Chris Jordan AO as Commissioner of Taxation.
Australia and the US commence discussions on Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
Today I announce Australia has commenced formal discussions for an intergovernmental agreement with the United States to minimise the impact for Australians of the United States' Foreign Account
Treasurer to attend G20 Finance Ministers' meeting and meet with key policy-makers in Washington
This weekend I will attend the G20 Finance Ministers' Meeting in Mexico City to work with my G20 counterparts on the major challenges that continue to weigh on the global economy.
Retail trading of Commonwealth Government securities passes Senate
Today the Senate has passed legislation to enable retail trading of Commonwealth Government Securities (CGS).
Lifting Prosperity in the Asian Century: A Five Pillar Productivity Platform
The Gillard Government is setting an ambitious goal for Australia in the Asian Century White Paper of breaking into the world's top ten in GDP per person by 2025, with a nation-wide effo
The Asian Century - An Australian Opportunity
With Asia set to become the world's largest economic region before the end of this decade, the Asian century offers our nation immense opportunities.
Australia's AAA credit rating reaffirmed
The Government welcomes the news that Fitch has once again confirmed Australia's AAA credit rating.
Consumer Price Index - September Quarter 2012
Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows both headline and underlying inflation remain well contained within the RBA's 2–3 per cent target band, and are consistent with Treasury's estimate
Appointment of Mr Michael D'Ascenzo AO to the Foreign Investment Review Board
Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael D'Ascenzo AO as a non‑executive member of the Foreign Investment Review Board.
Conclusion of term for Tax Commissioner Mr Michael D'Ascenzo AO
Today the Government records its sincere thanks to Michael D'Ascenzo AO for his service to the nation as Commissioner of Taxation as he completes his seven year term at the end of this year.
Monthly company tax instalments for large companies
Today the Government is announcing a three year process to reform the timing of company tax payments by large companies, better aligning them with GST payments by large businesses.
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2012-13
The 2012-13 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released today shows the fundamentals of the Australian economy remain strong, with the budget returning to surplus this financial year a
Treasurer to Attend IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings
Today I will attend the Annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Tokyo to discuss the challenges facing the global economy with my international colleagues and continue our work to support g
IMF World Economic Outlook
The IMF's World Economic Outlook (WEO) has reaffirmed the strength of Australia's economic fundamentals in the face of a weaker global recovery, with the Australian economy again forecast to outp
Australia becomes world's 12th largest economy
Today's release of the IMF's October 2012 World Economic Outlook shows that Australia is now the world's 12th largest economy and has leapfrogged three places ahead under the Labor Government, af
First access to Tasmania's Three Capes track
Walkers can now get their first look at Australia's newest visitor experience, with the official opening of the first section of the Three Capes Track in south-east Tasmania.
Protocols to assist Parliamentary Budget Officer released
The Government has today released protocols to ensure the Parliamentary Budget Officer has appropriate and ready access to information and documents to enable them to provide accurate policy cos
Canberra to host G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meeting
I am pleased to announce that Canberra will host a G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meeting in 2014.