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Government plans to develop 'fit for purpose' digital asset regime

BY ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025 12:24PM

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and special envoy for cyber security and digital resilience Andrew Charlton have announced plans to develop a digital asset regime, aimed at providing clarity and certainty to the sector.

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