Media releases

Today the Government is announcing a three year process to reform the timing of company tax payments by large companies, better aligning them with GST payments by large businesses.

The 2012-13 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released today shows the fundamentals of the Australian economy remain strong, with the budget returning to surplus this financial year a

Today I will attend the Annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Tokyo to discuss the challenges facing the global economy with my international colleagues and continue our work to support g

The IMF's World Economic Outlook (WEO) has reaffirmed the strength of Australia's economic fundamentals in the face of a weaker global recovery, with the Australian economy again forecast to outp

Today's release of the IMF's October 2012 World Economic Outlook shows that Australia is now the world's 12th largest economy and has leapfrogged three places ahead under the Labor Government, af

Walkers can now get their first look at Australia's newest visitor experience, with the official opening of the first section of the Three Capes Track in south-east Tasmania.

The Government has today released protocols to ensure the Parliamentary Budget Officer has appropriate and ready access to information and documents to enable them to provide accurate policy cos

I am pleased to announce that Canberra will host a G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meeting in 2014.

The Gillard Government today released the findings of the first national survey of the employment barriers faced by mature-age workers, commissioned to help inform policies to attract more matur

The inaugural Jim Stynes scholarship recipients were announced overnight at the AFL's Brownlow Medal Awards Ceremony in Melbourne.

The 2011-12 Final Budget Outcome shows that Australia's public finances remain amongst the strongest in the developed world, providing further evidence of Australia's strong economic fundamental

The IMF has today lauded the strong fundamentals and bright outlook of the Australian economy and delivered a resounding endorsement of the Government's economic and fiscal management in the fac

Campbell Newman's budget has a cruel kick for Queenslanders still rebuilding from the devastating floods and Cyclone Yasi.

Mr Gary Banks AO has announced that he will retire from his position as Chair of the Productivity Commission in December.

The Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Geoff Leeper as a full-time Second Commissioner to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for a seven-year period.

The Gillard Government today announced the full membership of the Advisory Panel on Positive Ageing, comprising a range of eminent Australians with strong expertise in issues facing Seniors.

His Excellency, Sebastian Piñera, President of Chile, visited Australia from 10-11 September 2012 at the invitation of Her Excellency Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of Australia.

The President of Chile, His Excellency Mr Sebastián Piñera, will visit Australia from 10-11 September as a guest of the Australian Government.

Today's National Accounts reaffirm Australia's position as one of the strongest economies in the world, and shines a light on our ongoing resilience in the face of significant international headw

I have approved the joint proposal by Shandong RuYi Scientific & Technological Group Co.