Stephen Jones 2022

The Albanese Government is outlining the next steps in its approach to regulating crypto and digital assets to protect consumers, support innovation and provide industry certainty.

Introduction

I acknowledge the Gadigal people as traditional custodians of the land we are meeting on.

I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations people attending today.

ROSS GREENWOOD:

The Albanese Government has appointed three new members to the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), the national body responsible for regulation of tax practitioners. These appointments bring a diversity of skills and experience that will add to the capabilities of the board.

Workers are a step closer to more dependable superannuation payments with the release of the Securing Australians’ Superannuation consultation paper.

As part of the 2023-24 Budget, the Albanese Government announced that from 1 July 2026, super must be paid on payday, a change that will benefit the retirement incomes of millions of Australians.

ANDY PARK:

STEPHEN JONES:

So, great to be here at Wallaroo Childcare Centre in Shellharbour, and I want to thank Julianne and the team for talking to me about their centre and the families that have come along today.

Every year in Australia, an estimated 2,500 children under three years old present to hospital emergency departments because of injuries from unsuitable or dangerous toys.

PETER STEFANOVIC:

Let's go live to Canberra. Joining us is the Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones.

The Albanese Government is today releasing draft legislation on the announced change to superannuation tax concessions to make the system fairer and more sustainable.