Media Releases

National Accounts - June Quarter 2022

07 September 2022

Today’s National Accounts reflect an economy rebounding from the disruption of the pandemic but held back by capacity constraints, skills shortages, and declining real wages.

Outcomes of the Jobs and Skills Summit

02 September 2022

The Jobs and Skills Summit has brought Australians together to agree on immediate actions to help build a stronger economy and a stronger Australia.

Exposure draft legislation: Small business tax incentives

22 August 2022

Draft legislation released today will introduce two tax incentives that support small businesses to train and upskill employees, and improve their digital and tech capacity.

Work underway on crypto asset reforms

22 August 2022

The Albanese Government will improve the way Australia’s regulatory system manages crypto assets, to keep up with developments and provide greater protections for consumers.

Commonwealth Grants Commission appointments

19 August 2022

The Albanese Government has today appointed Professor Anne Tiernan and Dr Angela Jackson as part‑time members of the Commonwealth Grants Commission, each for a five‑year period.

Stronger wages growth but still short of inflation

17 August 2022

ABS data released today shows the Wage Price Index rising 2.6 per cent in the year to June.

Release of Jobs and Skills Summit issues paper

17 August 2022

The Albanese Government has today released an issues paper in preparation for the Jobs and Skills Summit.

Public consultation begins on Multinational Tax Integrity and Transparency

05 August 2022

The Albanese Government has released a discussion paper for public consultation on our election commitment to ensure that multinationals pay their fair share.

RBA interest rates decision

02 August 2022

Today’s Reserve Bank decision to increase interest rates by half a percentage point is more difficult news for Australians with a mortgage.

New data confirms inflation is high and rising

27 July 2022

New numbers show inflation has increased 6.1 per cent over the past year and highlight the difficult circumstances facing Australian workers and families.