Media releases

Today the first covered bonds were issued under a key Gillard Government reform to provide cheaper, more stable and longer term funding for our financial system, and improve the flow of credit in o

Today I will attend the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Honolulu to discuss with my regional colleagues the challenges facing the global economy and the reforms needed for strong, balanced and s

Millions of Australian households will receive tax cuts, higher family payments or increases in pensions, benefits and allowances following passage of the Gillard Government's Clean Energy legis

Australia will see the biggest expansion in renewable energy in its history under the Gillard Government's policies for tackling climate change by moving to a clean energy future.

The Gillard Government has today secured a clean energy future for all Australians.

The International Monetary Fund has today reiterated its strong endorsement of the Government's economic stewardship and confirmed that the fundamentals of the Australian economy remain strong, d

Today's introduction of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) legislation to parliament is an important step in the Gillard Government's plan to lock in the benefits of the mining boom and delive

The Gillard Government today welcomes the second report from the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians (the Panel) that looks at how we can make the most of the opportuni

Mum and dad investors and other market participants will have more choice and benefit from more competition following today's launch of the new securities exchange, Chi-X Australia.

Households and small businesses will be big beneficiaries of the Gillard Government’s critical reforms to deliver a fairer return from the nation’s non-renewable resources, boosting the super sav

We welcome the important steps taken by European leaders to put in place the key elements of a plan to resolve their sovereign debt and banking crisis, however more needs to be done to quickly f

Today's inflation figures showing a moderation in both headline and underlying inflation are encouraging, but also show many households continue to face cost of living pressures.

Today I announce new consultations on reforms to the oversight of Australia's financial markets, ensuring they continue to protect the interests of investors, businesses, and market participants,

The Gillard Government and all state and territory governments today agreed to lay the foundations for a National Disability Insurance Scheme by mid-2013 - a year ahead of the timetable set out

We are pleased to announce the appointments of Mr Peter Kell and Mr Greg Tanzer as full-time Commissioners of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Today I will meet with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, and the Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, in London to discuss the serious challenges facing the global economy

Tomorrow I will begin meetings with my fellow G20 Finance Ministers as well as Central Bank Governors in Paris, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting to be held in Cannes early next month.

Today I am pleased to announce the terms of reference and appointments to a working group that will look at how our tax system can best help businesses respond to the pressures of a changing econom

The Gillard Government has appointed Dr Michael Vertigan AC as Chair of the Energy Security Council to advise on measures to ensure the security of energy supply during the transition to a clean en

The Gillard Government has appointed Ms Jillian Broadbent AO to chair an expert review to advise on the design of the $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), which will provide a new s