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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
Next steps in ensuring the future of cash
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The Albanese Government is taking action so Australians can continue to pay with cash for essential items if they want to or need to.
The Government will mandate that businesses must accept cash when selling essential items, with appropriate exemptions for small businesses.
New tool to streamline and better coordinate financial sector regulation
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The Albanese Government has today released a new tool to better streamline and coordinate regulation in the financial sector to help build a more competitive, dynamic and productive economy.
Data Standards Chair appointed for Digital ID and Consumer Data Right
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The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Ian Oppermann as the Data Standards Chair for Digital ID and Consumer Data Right (CDR) for a two‑year period (beginning on 1 March 2025).
Assistant Treasurer visit to New Zealand
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Australia’s relationship with New Zealand has always been close and comprehensive, underpinned by generations of deep friendship and close cooperation.
Over the next two days I will meet with members of the New Zealand Government in Wellington to boost our collective efforts to address the scourge of scams.
A pathway out of legacy retirement products
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The Albanese Government is implementing improvements to the superannuation system to help more Australians retire with dignity.
Individuals will now be able to exit certain legacy retirement products that are no longer fit‑for‑purpose and transition to more modern options which better meet their needs.
Interview with Ali Moore, Melbourne Drive, ABC Radio
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ALI MOORE:
Stephen Jones is the Assistant Treasurer, also the Minister for Financial Services. And Stephen Jones, I think I might just have to say welcome back to your regular spot on Drive.
STEPHEN JONES:
Good to be with you again, Ali.
MOORE:
Interview with Rachel Mealey, RN Drive, ABC Radio
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RACHEL MEALEY:
Stephen Jones is the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. Thanks for joining us on Radio National Drive.
STEPHEN JONES:
Hi Rachel, good to be with you.
MEALEY:
Albanese Government to establish News Bargaining Incentive
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The Albanese Government will establish the News Bargaining Incentive to ensure large digital platforms contribute to the sustainability of news media in Australia.
A strong and diverse news sector is vital for a healthy democracy.
Consumer Affairs Ministers renew commitment to protecting consumers, with an ambitious agenda for 2025
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Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Consumer Affairs Ministers met on Tuesday 10 December 2024 to renew their commitment to strengthen consumer protections across the country.