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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 Michael Rowland, News Breakfast, ABC
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MICHAEL ROWLAND:
Let's pivot to federal politics. The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers's plan to overhaul Australia's $3.3 trillion super industry, a key part of which is the government's move to define the actual purpose of superannuation. The Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones, is in Sydney. He joins us now. Minister, very good morning to you.
Address to the Sydney Institute, Sydney
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Introduction
I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of this land, and pay my respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.
I reiterate the Albanese government’s commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a Voice to Parliament.
Consultation begins on legislating objective of super
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The Albanese Government is taking the next step towards legislating an objective for superannuation.
A consultation paper released today seeks feedback from Australians about the benefits, phrasing and implementation of an objective for superannuation.
This is about making super stronger. A stronger super system means a stronger economy.
Interview with Ali Moore, Mornings, ABC Melbourne
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ALI MOORE:
Well, do you use buy now pay later services? Treasury is taking submissions at the moment on whether the sector should be more tightly regulated. Stephen Jones is the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. Stephen Jones, good morning.
STEPHEN JONES:
Ali, good to be with you.
ATO raids put fraudsters on notice
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The Albanese Government welcomes the swift action of the ATO-led Serious Financial Crimes Taskforce (SFCT) to tackle the biggest GST fraud in Australia’s history, Operation Protego.
BNPL submissions released
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As Australians face increasing cost of living pressures, the Albanese government wants to ensure appropriate consumer protections are in place.
That’s why the government last year called for submissions about options for the regulation of Buy Now, Pay Later products.
Today we are releasing those submissions.
Interview with Peter Stefanovic, AM Agenda, Sky News
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PETER STEFANOVIC:
Live to Canberra now, big story happening today and that's the RBA Governor facing the music. And joining us live is the Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones. Minister, good to see you. So as I mentioned there Philip Lowe to be grilled today in Canberra. What do you want to hear from him?