This paper outlines the National Interest Framework that provides rigour to Australian government decisions on significant public investments in industry on the basis of the national interest, particularly when they are used to incentivise private investment at scale.

This consultation paper relates to the priority area identified for action in the Australian government’s PwC response. The federal government is seeking stakeholder feedback on preliminary findings and proposals on tax regulator information-gathering powers.

The purpose of this consultation paper is to seek stakeholder feedback and views on issues for government consideration in relation to the regulation of accounting, auditing and consulting firms in Australia.

The Australian government asked the Competition Review to assess whether Australia’s merger control system is fit for purpose. As outlined in this report, the government intends to make Australia’s merger control system stronger, simpler, targeted, faster and more transparent.

The purpose of the Food and Grocery Code is to address harmful practices in the grocery industry stemming from an imbalance of bargaining power between supermarkets and their suppliers. This interim report provides 10 recommendations for improving the Code, drawing on submissions received to the consultation paper, and consultation undertaken to date.