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Media releases
2012
Statement by Australia, Singapore, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom on IMF Resourcing
Australia, Singapore, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom will make contributions to the International Monetary Fund as part of a broad-based global effort at the IMFC/G20 2012 Spring Meetings
Treasurer to Attend G20, IMF and World Bank Meetings
Today I will begin key meetings in Washington with my fellow G20 Finance Ministers to assess global economic conditions ahead of next month's Budget, and progress measures to inject confidence i
Implementing G20 commitment on OTC derivative reforms
Today the Government releases the final report of the Council of Financial Regulators (the Council) outlining its proposed next steps towards the implementation of Australia's G20 commitment to i
Government responds to the Final Report of the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians
The Government today is pleased to announce its initial response to the Final Report of the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians (EPSA).
IMF World Economic Outlook
The IMF's World Economic Outlook (WEO) confirms that our economic fundamentals are strong with the Australian economy expected to outperform every major advanced economy over the next two years.
Release of CEFC Expert Review
Today the Gillard Government is pleased to release the report of the independent Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Expert Review, and announce that the Government supports all the recommend
Release of the business tax working group report on the tax treatment of losses
Today I am releasing the independent Business Tax Working Group's Final Report on the Tax Treatment of Losses.
Appointment of Chairperson to the Foreign Investment Review Board
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Brian Wilson as Chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
2012-13 Budget media lock-up
The Treasurer will deliver the 2012-13 Budget on Tuesday 8 May 2012, with his Budget speech beginning in the House of Representatives around 7.30 pm (AEST).
Recommendations for Financial Market Infrastructure Reform
Today I release the Council of Financial Regulator's recommendations on reforms to the oversight of Australia's financial market infrastructure to ensure we continue to protect the interests of inv
Spreading the benefits of the mining boom
The Government last night delivered an historic reform to share the benefits of the mining boom and deliver a fair return to Australians from the development of the nation's resource wealth.
More Super for Australians
The Gillard Government has today launched the MoreSuper.gov.au website to help Australians assess the improvement in their retirement savings that will be delivered as part of the Minerals Resou
Submission to the Fair Work Australia's Annual Wage Review
The Gillard Government today lodged its submission to the Annual Wage Review of Fair Work Australia (FWA).
Helping businesses across the economy
Today I release draft legislation to cut company tax to help Australian businesses right across the economy - including the many businesses that are not in the mining boom fast lane and face challe
Tony Abbott say no to tax cuts for small business and companies
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has taken his negativity to a new low, today confirming that the Liberal Party of Menzies and Howard will actually vote against tax cuts for companies including sma
New appointments to the Future Fund
The Gillard Government has today announced the appointments of David Gonski and Steven Harker to the Future Fund Board of Guardians.
Joe Hockey says "No, No, No, No, No" to tax cuts for companies and small business
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey today confirmed for the first time that the Liberals will actually vote against a tax cut for companies and small businesses being delivered by the Gillard Government
Foreign investment decision
I approve the application by Yancoal Australia Limited to merge with Gloucester Coal Limited, subject to several legally enforceable conditions under section 25(1A) of the Foreign Acquisi
National Accounts - December quarter 2011
The National Accounts for the final three months of last year were solid given the world was facing the most dire conditions in the global economy since the height of the financial crisis.
G20 Finance Minister's meeting in Mexico City
It is with regret that I will not be able to attend the G20 Finance Ministers' meeting in Mexico City this weekend.