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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
Avoid a broken heart this Valentine's Day
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Valentine’s Day is a golden opportunity for scammers to prey on the vulnerable.
That’s why the Albanese government is urging Australians to take extra care with their online interactions today.
The ACCC estimates Australians lost $40 million lost to romance scams last year, up almost ten per cent from the year before.
Albanese Government continues important work to stop scams
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The Minister for Communications and Assistant Treasurer have requested the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigate the implementation of a SMS sender ID register, which has been successful in deterring scammers in other countries.
Independent review of MBR announced
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Our business registries are critical infrastructure. Modernising them is essential.
The previous government hid a $1 billion cost blowout to the Modernising Business Register program and left it to languish.
By contrast, the Albanese government is prioritising completion of this critical program, transparently and responsibly.
Interview with Rafael Epstein, ABC Drive, Melbourne
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RAFAEL EPSTEIN:
Stephen Jones is the Assistant Treasurer. He is part of Anthony Albanese’s Cabinet. Thanks for joining us.
STEPHEN JONES:
Good to be with you, Raf.
EPSTEIN:
Do you think the Reserve Bank’s strategy is working?
JONES:
Interview with Peter Stefanovic, AM Agenda, Sky News
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PETER STEFANOVIC:
Back to Canberra now. Joining us is the Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones. Stephen, good to see you. Thanks for your time. So, have you any concerns about the RBA’s aggressive posture?
STEPHEN JONES:
Financial advice review released
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Australians need access to quality, affordable financial advice to plan for their future.
Today the Albanese Government is releasing the Quality of Advice Review, an extensive report containing options to get the industry working better for all Australians.
We thank Michelle Levy for her work in leading this review and producing a detailed and valuable contribution.