Daniel Mulino 2025

The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Scott Farrell as the Data Standards Chair for Digital ID and Consumer Data Right (CDR) for a two‑year period from 10 December 2025.

Daniel Mulino:

The Albanese Government is taking the next important steps to protect Australians from scams.

Today, we are opening public consultation on a draft designation for banks, telecommunications providers, and some digital platforms (social media, search engine and instant messaging services) as the first sectors to be regulated by mid‑2026 under the Scams Prevention Framework.

The Albanese Government has introduced new legislation to the Parliament to help unlock innovation and protect Australians investing in digital assets.

Millions of Australians are using or investing in digital assets every year and this is about making that as safe and secure as possible, while also encouraging innovation.

The Albanese Government has introduced legislation to give Australians the confidence to undertake genetic testing without worrying about the effect on their access to affordable life insurance.

Genetic testing saves lives. Australians should not be discouraged from undertaking genetic testing out of fear it may impact their ability to get insurance.

The Albanese Government is protecting vulnerable Australians from perpetrators who misuse the tax and corporate systems to commit financial abuse and coercive control.

Economic abuse is insidious.

The Albanese Government is inviting individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2026–27 Budget.

The 2026−27 Budget will continue the Government’s work on Building Australia’s Future.