Media releases

2009

The Coalition's Many Positions on Executive Remuneration

Today's report of the Coalition walking away from global efforts on executive remuneration is both concerning and illustrative of just how out of touch they really are.

Consumer Credit Reforms- Senate Amendments

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP today announced a number of enhancements to the National Consumer Credit Protection legislation.

Improving Accountability on Termination Payments - Regulations

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate law, Chris Bowen MP, today publicly released the final Regulations and explanatory material in relation to the proposed reforms to

Simpler Reporting for Business

Simpler reporting for Australian businesses has moved one step closer with the latest release of new Standard Business Reporting (SBR) taxonomy and tools for software developers.

Appointments & Reappointments to the Financial Reporting Panel

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the appointment of a new Chairman and three new members and the reappointment of five exist

Reforms to the supervision of Australia's financial markets

The Treasurer, Wayne Swan MP and the Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announce changes to the supervision of Australia's financial markets

Financial Services Modernisation Regulations - Seeking Public Comment

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today released for public comment draft Regulations and explanatory material for the Corporations Amendment Re

Guidance for Australia's Company Directors

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, has asked the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) to examine options for providing company dir

Timetable Changes to the National Consumer Credit Protection Reform Package

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced changes to the implementation of the National Consumer Credit Protection Reform Package to bet

National Consumer Credit Protection Package

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, today released draft Regulations and explanatory material for the Rudd Government's National Consumer

Appointments to the Super System Review Panel

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the appointment of Ms Meg Heffron and Mr Ian Martin as part-time members of the review into th

Australians Can Be Confident in the Ability of the Nation's Superannuation System to Help Deliver Their Retirement Income

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today reminded Australians of the considerable strengths of the nation's superannuation system and encouraged

Appointment and Reappointments to the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC)

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the reappointment of Mr Joseph Gersh AM as Chair and Mrs Marian Micalizzi as a member and the

Simple Superannuation Advice Launched

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Lindsay Tanner, today welcomed the release of Australian Securities

Government Releases 2009-10 Financial Sector Levy Rates

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the financial sector levy rates for 2009-10.

Corporations Legislation Amendment (Financial Services Modernisation) Bill 2009

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today introduced the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Financial Services Modernisation) Bill 2009 (Modernis

National Consumer Credit Protection Reform Package

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, will today introduce the Rudd Government's national consumer credit laws into Parliament.

Improving Accountability on Termination Payments

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today introduced into the Parliam