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Stephen Jones 2022
The Hon Stephen Jones MP
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services
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Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services
Interview with Nick Bryant, RN Drive, ABC Radio
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NICK BRYANT:
So, with the cost of living biting and a national election looming, the federal government is threatening to ban debit card surcharges from the start of 2026, a plan which has been slammed on the other side of politics. Stephen Jones is the Assistant Treasurer. Stephen, welcome back to Radio National Drive.
STEPHEN JONES:
Interview with Ros Childs, ABC News
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ROS CHILDS:
Let’s stay with the government’s proposal to ban debit card surcharges from 2026. The Assistant federal Treasurer, Stephen Jones, joins us now. Stephen Jones, welcome.
STEPHEN JONES:
Good to be with you.
CHILDS:
Albanese Government opens consultation on review of artificial intelligence and the Australian Consumer Law
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The Albanese Government is committed to ensuring consumers can safely enjoy the benefits of new and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Australian consumers and businesses are increasingly accessing services and purchasing goods powered by AI.
Press conference, Melbourne
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JOURNALIST:
Yeah, sure – I’m happy to. I guess, can I just start, Stephen, with your reaction to Coles and Woolies’ response [indistinct] Arnott’s why Tim Tams are cheaper in the UK than here? Is that fair enough? Should it be up to Arnott’s or up to Coles and Woolies to explain?
STEPHEN JONES:
Albanese Government streamlines product safety standards
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The Albanese Government has unveiled draft legislation that will streamline product safety standards and save businesses $5 billion over 10 years.
Address to Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Melbourne
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Introduction
I would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather today.
I pay my respects to their Elders past and present, and I acknowledge any First Nations Australians in attendance.
Thank you to our hosts today at Maurice Blackburn and to all of you for being here in attendance.
Labor’s reforms to boost financial market competition pave way for new provider
A new provider of clearing and settlement services has emerged following the passage of the Albanese Government’s new legislation to improve competition in financial markets, with news ASIC has approved a licence for a new player, FinClear.
Labor’s reforms are making our economy and our financial system more competitive.
Interview with Tom Connell, Afternoon Agenda, Sky News
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TOM CONNELL:
Joining me now, the Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones. Thank you for your time. Just starting on this then, because it’s something a lot of parents are thinking about. We’ve had indications on where the federal government might do. Is it fair to say that support for something pretty tough is hardening within the federal government on acting here?