Stephen Jones 2022
The Hon Stephen Jones MP
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services
Albanese Labor Government support for small business passes Parliament
The Albanese Labor Government’s practical measures to support millions of small businesses and help them invest and grow has passed the Parliament today.
Appointment – Inspector-General of Taxation
The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Ruth Owen CBE as the Inspector‑General of Taxation (IGT) for a five‑year period commencing on 15 July 2024.
Government joins cutting edge intel tool to fight scammers
Today the Albanese Government will join a cutting‑edge intel exchange between Australian banks, telecommunications companies, digital platforms, and the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX).
The National Anti Scam Centre will join the AFCX intel loop, which enables near real time data sharing between participants about the latest tactics and tools used by scammers.
Singapore delegation a show of strength against scammers
This week the Assistant Treasurer will lead a delegation to Singapore to strengthen collaboration on our scammer crack down across the region.