Cormann pauses FOFA process



Finance Minister, Senator Mathias Cormann has paused the FOFA legislative and regulatory change process to allow time for further consultations.
The minister confirmed the pause today saying that while the Government remained committed to its agenda, it wanted to consult further and in good faith with the relevant stakeholders.
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