Media releases

The Government announced today the membership of the new roundtable that has been established to engage the business community on the Government's climate change policies.

Today I approve the application by Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) to acquire, through its Australian subsidiary, Wilmar Australia Pty Ltd, full ownership of Sucrogen Limited (Sucrogen) from

On Friday, I will be attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Washington DC.

The IMF's World Economic Outlook (WEO) released today confirms that Australia's economy is in a strong position and continues to outperform other advanced economies, despite increased uncertainty i

The Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, the Hon Wayne Swan MP, today released for public comment draft legislation that increases the flexibility of First Home Saver Accounts.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, on behalf of the Gillard Government, today signed a new Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy with the Governor of the Reserve Bank, re-affirming Aust

In its Article IV concluding statement released today, the International Monetary Fund has strongly endorsed the Government's responsible economic and fiscal management, which will see the budge

The Government will establish two roundtables to engage the business community, environment and non-government organisations on its climate change policies.

The Final Budget Outcome for 2009-10 shows Australia's budget is in far better condition than the budgets of other comparable nations, putting us in a strong position to deliver a surplus in 2012-1

The OECD's latest Interim Economic Assessment is a reminder of the ongoing challenges that the global economy faces, and of Australia's very strong economic position after avoiding reces

The Gillard Labor Government reaffirms its commitment to the strong, stable and responsible economic management that has seen Australia fight off the global recession, create more than half a mil

Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Anna Buduls as a non-executive member of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

The Economic Statement released today shows the Australian economy continues to lead the developed world, with a strong employment outlook and the Budget on track to return to surplus in three year

I have raised no objections to a proposal, which includes Taifeng Yuanchuang International Development Co Ltd ('Taifeng') or its subsidiary acquiring up to a total of 19.9 per cent of IMX Resources

The Deputy Prime Minister, Wayne Swan, and Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, today announced a new $4.9 million investment in a medical training facility in Chermside.

The IMF's World Economic Outlook released today (WEO) shows that Australia remains a world leader in the global recovery, with stronger growth, lower unemployment and much lower debt than other

Today the Gillard Government is proud to announce a breakthrough agreement on improved resource tax arrangements that addresses the concerns of the resource industry.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Alan Henderson AM as the Chairperson of the Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) for a five-year period from 1 July 2010.

Australians facing cost of living pressures will receive some extra financial help and reward for hard work, with the Government's third round of tax cuts starting tomorrow.

The Gillard Government will continue to support self-funded retirees by extending the drawdown relief currently provided for account-based superannuation pensions to the 2010-11 year.