In an address to the National Press Club on 18 June 2025, the Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers MP, outlined the Government’s ambition to boost Australia’s productivity and signalled that a letter would be written to regulators across government seeking specific, measurable actions to reduce compliance costs without compromising standards. Visit the Treasury portfolio website to view the Treasurer's full address.
On 4 July 2025, 30 regulators and 8 portfolio departments with a key role in improving productivity and supporting Australia’s economic growth were asked for new ideas to improve regulation and reduce unnecessary compliance burdens.
A summary of the letters to regulators, and links to their responses to the Treasurer and Minister for Finance are available on the Regulatory reform to reduce red tape and ease burden on businesses page.
Contact
Visit Treasury website for more information on the Roundtable or email ReformRoundtable@treasury.gov.au.
For information on the letters to regulators and their responses APSRegulatoryReform@finance.gov.au.
