Andrew Leigh 2022

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we meet. I pay my respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to First Nations people taking part in today’s event.

The Albanese Government is committed to being a partner to Australia’s charities and not‑for‑profits.

The Albanese Government is ensuring that supermarkets will face multi‑million‑dollar penalties for harmful breaches of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.

The Albanese Government has passed legislation through the Senate to help ensure multinationals pay their fair share of tax in Australia.

This delivers on our election commitment to improve tax transparency and integrity.

STEPHEN CENATIEMPO:

Time to talk federal politics with the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury and the Member for Fenner, Andrew Leigh. Andrew, good morning.

ANDREW LEIGH:

Good morning, Stephen, great to be with you.

CENATIEMPO:

ROSS SOLLY:

The Albanese Labor Government will stop passing on debit surcharges from the ATO and Services Australia to make sure these everyday payments don’t cost Australians more from 1 January 2025.

The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Diana Eilert and Dr Jill Walker as part‑time members to the Australian Competition Tribunal (the Tribunal) for a five‑year period. Ms Eilert’s reappointment will be from 12 December 2024 and Dr Walker’s reappointment will be from 30 March 2025.

The Government has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 through the House of Representatives.

This is a major milestone in building a stronger, more competitive and more productive economy.

These reforms are the largest shakeup of Australia’s merger settings in half a century.

The Government has released a consultation paper on Australia’s implementation of the OECD‑developed Crypto Asset Reporting Framework and associated amendments to the Common Reporting Standard.