Jim Chalmers 2022

SABRA LANE:

The Albanese Government will reform Australia’s merger rules to boost competition and productivity in our economy.

Our new reforms will make our merger approval system faster, stronger, simpler, more targeted and more transparent.

The Albanese Government is working to boost the construction of rental housing as part of its broad and ambitious plan to build more homes in Australia.

We are releasing draft legislation today to introduce tax incentives to encourage investment and construction in the build‑to‑rent sector.

We know many Australians are strapped right now. Inflation is coming down but high prices are still hurting.

That’s why the Albanese Government has been so focused on helping with the cost‑of‑living challenge faced by families across the country.

JIM CHALMERS:

Today we have released the interim report of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct independent review, commissioned by the Albanese Government.

We want a fair go for families and a fair go for farmers.

This work is all about making our supermarkets as competitive as they can be so Australians get the best prices possible.

The Albanese Government will help improve the health of premature babies in Brisbane and Queensland through a $2 million contribution to the Channel Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles.

The funding will go to Queensland’s Mater Foundation to support premature babies through medical research, specialist medical care and new equipment.

MILTON DICK:

KIERAN GILBERT:

The Albanese Labor Government has recommended the Fair Work Commission ensures the real wages of Australia’s low‑paid workers do not go backwards.

One of the best ways to deal with cost‑of‑living pressures is to ensure workers earn enough to provide for their loved ones and to get ahead.