Stephen Jones 2022

The Albanese Government has implemented the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s recommendation to make new mandatory safety and information standards for infant sleep products.

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Introduction

I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora 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 today.

GRAEME DAY:

I know someone that looks forward to the weekend because it’s pretty torrid in the bowels of federal Parliament. And that is the Member for Whitlam, Stephen Jones, who is on the line right now.

G’day, Stephen. How you going?

STEPHEN JONES:

Today, the Albanese Government has released a consultation paper reviewing the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) registration requirements for tax practitioners. The paper focuses on the education, qualification and experience requirements for new entrants and existing practitioners.

The Albanese Government is making further investments to help prevent the loss of banking services in the Pacific.

Helping to prevent the loss of banking services in the Pacific is vital to the safety, security and economic development of our region.

Introduction

I would like to acknowledge the Jagera people and the Turrbal people 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 today.

STEPHEN JONES:

The Albanese government is implementing a world leading anti‑scam plan, that has already seen scam losses fall for the first time since 2016.

The Albanese government has passed the first tranche of legislation to deliver its comprehensive package of reforms to ensure Australians have access to quality and affordable financial advice.

PAUL CULLIVER: