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Media releases
2012
Resourcing ASIC to continue strong market supervision
The Gillard Government will provide the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) with new funding of $180.2 million over four years to ensure the corporate watchdog can continue t
Formation of new PNG Government
Australia welcomes the formation of a new Papua New Guinea Parliament and congratulates Peter O'Neill on his re-election as Prime Minister.
Australian article on inequality under Labor Government factually incorrect
An article on the front page of The Australian today entitled "Inequality has grown on working-class warrior's watch" is factually wrong, including several years of the former Government when ine
Newman's 'reckless' comments must stop
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman's determination to talk down his state's economy for base political purposes is undermining confidence, making life harder for Queensland businesses and has bee
Nomination of Australian Executive Director to the Asian Development Bank
The Australian Government will nominate Mr Anthony Baker for appointment as an Executive Director at the Asian Development Bank for a three year term beginning in November 2012.
Reappointment of Mr John Akehurst to the Reserve Bank of Australia Board
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr John Akehurst to the Reserve Bank of Australia Board (RBA Board) for a further five-year period commencing 31 August 2012.
Consumer Price Index - June Quarter 2012
Today's data shows that both headline and underlying inflation have continued to moderate through the year, to be at their lowest level in 13 years, providing more evidence that Australia's econ
Australia to pursue membership of the African development bank to help overcome poverty
Australia will pursue membership of the African Development Bank and African Development Fund to support Australia’s efforts to overcome poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals in Af
IMF World Economic Outlook - July 2012 update
The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook points to ongoing uncertainty in the global economy, particularly flowing from further turbulence in Europe, highlighting again the strength of the Austra
Celebrating 40 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Today I will arrive in Beijing to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and China and to hold a series of key meetings and events to discuss the huge opportunities for our
Australia-Hong Kong RMB trade and investment dialogue
Today Hong Kong Financial Secretary Mr John Tsang and I are pleased to announce a new high-level dialogue between senior business leaders from Australia and Hong Kong on RMB trade and investment.
Brisbane named as host city for G20 Leaders' Summit 2014
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Treasurer Wayne Swan today announced that Brisbane will host the G20 Leaders Summit on November 15 and 16, 2014.
Hong Kong Visit to promote opportunities in the Asian Century
Today I will meet with senior government and business leaders in Hong Kong to strengthen Australia's economic links in our region and promote the huge opportunities that lie ahead as the weight
New measures starting today to empower Australian banking customers
From today, Australians will have more freedom than ever before to walk down the road and get a better deal on their hard-earned savings, with the introduction of a new 'tick and flick' switchin
Landmark tax reforms for households and businesses start tomorrow
The Gillard Government is proud to deliver landmark tax reforms starting tomorrow to build a stronger, more productive economy and provide real benefits for households and businesses
Resource tax reforms start spreading benefits of the boom from tomorrow
From tomorrow, millions more Australians will share in the benefits and opportunities of the mining boom thanks to the Gillard Government's historic resource tax reforms, and the suite of measure
Senate passes Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill
Tonight, the Senate has passed the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Bill 2012, paving the way for the establishment of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Historic equal remuneration order for hard-working community sector workers
About 150,000 of some of Australia's lowest paid workers will benefit from regular pay rises totalling between 23 and 45 per cent from 1 December this year.
Passenger Movement Charge
The Government today commenced debate on the Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill in the House of Representatives.
New payments for families with school kids starts today
1.3 million families from across Australia will today begin receiving the Gillard Government's Schoolkids Bonus in their bank accounts to help with school costs.