Media releases

The IMF's latest World Economic Outlook highlights the difficult international environment Australia confronts as the Rudd Government continues framing the 2008-09 Budget.

Today I met with the Chair and two other members of the Financial Sector Advisory Council (FSAC), to receive a briefing on recent developments in financial markets and the implications for Australi

The Government has confirmed that it will amend the income tax law to restore the long­standing taxation treatment of call options issued by companies.

The Rudd Government today released the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s review of mortgage entry and exit fees.

At today's Council of Australian Governments meeting the Rudd Government and the States and Territories will substantially advance the Modern Federalism agenda to modernise federal-state relations

Today I announce the following reappointments to the Board of Taxation:

The Rudd Government today introduced Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No.

Important progress was made today by Commonwealth, State and Territory Treasurers, who met to discuss the Commonwealth-State reform agenda central to our combined efforts to modernise the Australia

Tax deductions are provided to donors who give to organisations that are endorsed as deductible gift recipients (DGRs), subject to certain conditions.  Organisations which do not fall under the gen

Today's National Accounts show that strong growth in domestic demand has not been matched by increases in the economy's productive capacity.

Today's Balance of Payments shows a significant widening in the current account deficit in the December quarter to $19.3 billion, representing 7.1 per cent of September quarter nominal GDP. 

Delivering on its election commitment, the Rudd Labor Government will ask the Productivity Commission to examine ways the Government can provide improved support to parents with newborn childre

Today I release a set of principles to enhance the transparency of Australia's foreign investment screening regime.

Today I introduced into Parliament personal income tax reform that will boost participation in the labour market and reward the efforts of hard working Australians.

Today's Reserve Bank Statement on Monetary Policy highlights the extent of the inflation legacy we face, and steels the Government's resolve to implement its five-point plan to fight inflation.

Today the Rudd Government is pleased to announce a package of measures to make it easier for Australians to switch banks if they are not satisfied with their current provider.

Today the Rudd Government is releasing the First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA) discussion paper outlining the proposed features of the accounts and how they would operate.

Federal Cabinet today formally approved the establishment of First Home Savers Accounts to help first home buyers save for their first home and help fight inflation.

We are pleased to announce that, with the tender process going out yesterday for Standard Business Reporting programme core services infrastructure, the first steps have been taken to meet the Rudd

Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) outcome shows why combating inflation remains a key economic challenge confronting the Rudd Government.