Media releases

The Australian Government general government sector recorded an underlying cash surplus of $19.7 billion (1.7 per cent of GDP) for 2007-08.

A key part of the Education Revolution is helping parents meet the costs of their children’s education.

I welcome today's release of the RBA's Financial Stability Review, which concludes that Australia's financial system is well-placed to withstand the current difficulties facing global financial

I welcome today's release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Report on Australia, which concludes "that the sound macroeconomic framework should permit Australia to weather the g

Today I approved an application by Sinosteel Corporation to acquire up to 49.9 per cent of Murchison Metals Ltd (Murchison) under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act

Today I joined with Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett to launch a national campaign to combat child abuse at Suncorp Stadium.

Today's National Accounts show that despite global financial turmoil and the slowing world economy, the Australian economy continues to grow solidly.

Today's Balance of Payments figures show that despite global financial turbulence and slower global growth, Australia is continuing to benefit from strong demand for our exports, with commodity pri

Today I had the great pleasure of launching the Children's Cancer Institute Community Fundraising Campaign in Brisbane's New Farm Park.

WASHINGTON, U.S. – The Rudd Government today signed a world-leading arrangement between Australia and the U.S.

Today I approved the proposal by the Aluminium Corporation of China Limited (Chinalco) to acquire up to 14.99 per cent of the shares in Rio Tinto Plc, the London Stock Exchange listed arm of Rio

The Rudd Government welcomes the launch today of the Australia’s Future Tax System (AFTS) Discussion Paper by Treasury Secretary Dr Ken Henry.

Over the last two days it has been my pleasure to chair the first APEC Ministerial Meeting dedicated wholly to structural reform.

This morning I officially opened the first APEC Ministerial Meeting wholly dedicated to structural reform. 

Today I will welcome Ministers and Heads of Delegation from APEC member economies and guests to the APEC Ministerial Meeting on Structural Reform.

The release overnight of the IMF's Global Financial Stability Report highlights the difficult globa

Today I am delighted to be spending the day on the Sunshine Coast attending a number of local events and joining the Prime Minister for celebrations for the 90th anniversary of the Nambour RSL.

Treasurer Wayne Swan and Minister for Housing Tanya Plibersek today launched the prospectus for the National Rental Affordability Scheme.

Today's inflation figures show that Australia's substantial inflation problem has been made worse by skyrocketing global oil prices and the global financial crisis which are buffeting families alre

The Australian economy confronts the most difficult set of global economic circumstances in a quarter of a century, with the IMF overnight highlighting the major global economic challenges we fac