Media Releases

Consultation on financial market infrastructure reforms

15 December 2023

The Albanese Government is today releasing draft legislation to strengthen regulatory arrangements for Australia’s financial market infrastructure.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission retail deposit inquiry

15 December 2023

Today the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its Inquiry into retail deposit products.

Appointments to Board of Taxation

15 December 2023

The Albanese Government has appointed Judy O’Connell and Andrew Mills as part-time members to the Board of Taxation, each for a three-year term. Dr Julianne Jaques KC has been reappointed until 30 September 2025.

2023-24 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook

13 December 2023

The 2023-24 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) is all about responsible economic management because that’s the best way to put downward pressure on inflation and ease cost-of-living pressures.

Higher Foreign Investment Fees for Housing

10 December 2023

The Albanese Government will adjust the foreign investment framework to help boost Australia’s housing stock and provide more homes for Australians.

Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy

08 December 2023

Today I am releasing, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), an updated Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy.

Next steps in modernising Australia’s payments system

08 December 2023

The Albanese Government is today releasing two consultation papers to progress our plan to ensure Australia’s payments system delivers for our modern economy.

New Commissioner of Taxation

07 December 2023

The Albanese Government will appoint Rob Heferen as the Commissioner of Taxation to lead the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for a period of seven years.

Appointments to the Foreign Investment Review Board

07 December 2023

The Albanese Government has appointed Linda Apelt, Kellie Benda and Sarah Pearson to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) each for a five‑year term.

National Accounts – September quarter 2023

06 December 2023

The National Accounts show the Australian economy is slowing in expected ways as an inevitable consequence of higher interest rates and international uncertainty.