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The regulatory data standards development reforms consultation outcomes paper has been released by the Data Standards Body. Stakeholders broadly supported the proposed reforms to the development and delivery of regulatory data standards for the Consumer Data Right and Digital ID, including a more transparent, predictable and proportionate approach to standards development. Read more at https://lnkd.in/e6dra2dg The Data Standards Body has also released the Regulatory Data Standards Development Framework. The Framework provides a clear and consistent approach to the development and implementation of regulatory data standards. You can find the Regulatory Data Standards Development Framework @ https://lnkd.in/euErCc8A #ConsumerDataRight #DigitalID #DataStandards #DataStandardsBody

It’s that time of year again! Last Thursday night, staff came together for a fun evening of classic trivia and friendly competition. Our annual Trivia Night proudly supports Communities at Work, the largest provider of children’s services and one of the leading not-for-profit community organisations in the ACT region. Last year’s champions, Budget Policy Division, put up a valiant effort to defend their title, but were pipped at the post by Financial System Division, who claimed this year’s bragging rights after an impressive performance. Congratulations to everyone who took part and helped make the evening such a success. A special thanks to Kyle, Era, Bethan, Veronica, Elliott, Liam, Rachael, Will, Emma J, Emma M, Marcus, Sophie, Sarah, Reese, Imogen and Isha from our Social Committee for organising this year’s event. -------

Have your say on National Construction Code reform. The Australian Government is looking at ways to make the National Construction Code (NCC) simpler, more consistent and easier to use, while maintaining high standards of building quality and safety. To support this work, Treasury has engaged the Centre for International Economics to assess the potential impacts of the proposed reforms and is seeking input from industry stakeholders. Your insights will help build the evidence base for future NCC reforms. Responses are confidential and will be reported as combined findings only. You can access the survey until 13 September 2026 at https://lnkd.in/eTp-yp34

Last week, Treasury’s Pride Network celebrated Wear it Purple Day across our Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra offices. Wear it Purple Day works to create supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for people of the LGBTQIA+ communities and its allies. Offices celebrated with group photos, morning teas and a bake sale supporting Minus18, a charity that supports LGBTQIA+ youth. For more info on Wear it Purple Day visit wearitpurple.org.

Have your say on retail leasing rules across Australia Treasury is seeking views on which retail leasing rules could be better aligned across states and territories. Feedback will help inform advice on whether a nationally consistent approach to retail leasing could improve outcomes. For more information, including how to make a submission, visit https://lnkd.in/eYfq9XYz Submissions close 12 October 2026

#DYK in August 1910 the Government of the day legislated to establish the creation of Australia’s first national banknotes under the Australian Notes Act 1910? Let’s take a look at how legislations like this one have shaped Australia’s paper currency over the years 👉

Last year, more than 274,000 Australians were scammed. Behind every statistic is a real person whose life has been affected by a scam, not because they weren’t paying attention. Because scams are sophisticated, convincing, and designed to catch people off guard. Protect yourself with these 3 steps to stay safe from scams: 1️⃣ Stop before you share money or personal information. 2️⃣ Check who you’re really dealing with using contact details you find yourself. 3️⃣ Protect yourself and others by reporting scams to your bank, cyber.gov.au, and scamwatch.gov.au. Learn more at scamwatch.gov.au.

Last week, in the lead up to National Homelessness Week 2026, we welcomed the 2026 Young Australian of the Year and homelessness advocate Nedd Brockmann to Treasury. Nedd was named the 2026 Young Australian of the Year for his incredible endurance feats and fundraising efforts totalling over $10.6 million for his partner charity We Are Mobilise - the funding and technology infrastructure the homelessness sector runs on. The Office for Youth in the Department of Education facilitated the discussion between Nedd, We Are Mobilise CEO Noah Yang and representatives from our Housing Group, including our Director General of Housing, Ben Rimmer. Discussions focused on homelessness prevention, tenancy sustainment, early intervention, and highlighted some key programs including Reconnect, the Australian Government’s long-running youth homelessness prevention program. The program helps young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at the risk of becoming homeless. Thanks to everyone involved in setting up this important meeting.

Share your feedback on the proposed extension of add-on insurance class exemptions from the Deferred Sales Model before Friday, 7 August 2026. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission Regulations 2001 exempt some classes of add-on insurance products from the requirements of the Deferred Sales Model regime. These exemptions are due to expire on 5 October 2026, and the draft regulation proposes extending them to 5 October 2031. Find out more and have your say @ https://lnkd.in/ej2h43mE