Stephen Jones 2022

The Albanese Government is delivering reforms to modernise Australia’s financial system, positioning our economy to embrace new economic opportunities and respond to future challenges.

In 2023, the Government will:

RAY HADLEY:

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.

The Albanese Government is inviting individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2023-24 Budget.

The 2023-24 Budget will build on the Government’s work to build a better future for Australia.

KIERAN GILBERT:

JAMES GLENDAY:

Christmas holidays are a time for celebration and relaxation.

But it’s also a time that scammers and fraudsters use to target unsuspecting consumers.

That’s why the Albanese government is urging Australians to be on guard against scams as they head into the summer break.

The Christmas shopping rush is a major opportunity for scammers looking to catch the unwary.

MARK LEVY:

So, let’s get the very latest and get an explanation of this from Stephen Jones, who’s the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services. I’m pleased to say he joins me on the line. Minister, good morning to you.

STEPHEN JONES:

Mark, good to be with you this morning.

LEVY:

The Albanese Government has released the final report of Treasury’s statutory review into the News Media Bargaining Code.

The review found that in the first year of the News Media Bargaining Code more than 30 commercial agreements were made between digital platforms, Google and Meta, and a cross section of news businesses.

The Albanese Government is committed to helping Australians better manage rising costs.

Consumers and small businesses deserve to have their data working for them, safely and securely, to get the best deals.

That’s why the Government has introduced legislation in the Parliament to expand the functionality of the Consumer Data Right (CDR).