Media releases

The OECD Economic Outlook released today provides further evidence that Australia is outperforming the rest of the advanced world, with stronger growth, lower debt and lower deficits tha

Today I will attend the 16th APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Singapore to discuss how APEC can advance the G20 agenda of strong, sustainable and balanced growth, in particular by boosting pro

H.E. Sri Mulyani Indrawati and the Hon. Wayne Swan MP held a bilateral meeting on 10 November 2009 during Treasurer Swan's official visit to Indonesia.

This weekend I will attend the G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting in St Andrews, Scotland to continue our efforts towards a global economic recovery, while dealing with k

The 2009-10 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released today forecasts lower unemployment, higher growth, lower deficits and lower debt than expected at Budget, and underscores Austra

Treasurer Wayne Swan and the Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson today launched the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) at the North Queensland Renewables Business Roundtabl

Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) result shows a continued broad based easing in inflation, reflecting an economy that is still being impacted by the global recession.

Today I am announcing that the Australian Government has nominated Dr John Eyers to the role of Executive Director to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Treasurer Wayne Swan and Federal Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek today joined the Brisbane Housing Company to celebrate its landmark project at Newstead in Brisbane.

Today I announce an extension to the Government's investment in Australian residential mortgage‑backed securities (RMBS) to further support competition in Australia's mortgage market.

In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) the IMF notes that strong policy actions by governments have stabilised the global economy and are supporting a tentative recovery, but clearly

The Government welcomes the release today of the Productivity Commission's discussion draft of its report Executive Remuneration in Australia.

Today's final budget outcome for 2008-09 shows a modest fiscal improvement reflecting the effects of economic stimulus as well as some one-off factors, but also highlights again the fiscal chall

Tomorrow I will meet in Washington with senior US Administration Officials prior to attending the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Pittsburgh.

Today I approve the proposed corporate restructure of James Hardie Industries N.V.

Today the Rudd Government will begin consultation with key stakeholders on the detailed design features of the new R&D Tax Credit.

Today I formally launched the Australian Institute for Population Ageing Research (AIPAR) at the University of New South Wales.

The OECD in its 2009 Employment Outlook has delivered powerful new evidence that the Rudd Government's stimulus measures have led the advanced world in supporting jobs during the global

Today I will meet with my Indian counterpart His Excellency Mr Pranab Mukherjee, Minister of Finance, to discuss the growing bilateral relationship between our two countries, as well as the impo

This weekend's meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors will focus on fully implementing our commitments to support jobs and growth in the face of the ongoing global recession,