Media releases

Chris Pearce MP, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today announced a national ban on children’s toys that contain unacceptable levels of lead.

Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, congratulated the ABS for putting vital Census information back into the hands of all Australians in a very accessible form.

Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today announced that regulations to allow for ‘incorporation by reference’ in investor disclosure documentation have come into force.

Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) announcement earlier today regarding the testing of residual

Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today welcomed the passage through the Senate of the Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Bill 2007. 

Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today issued an unsafe goods notice banning the supply of toothpaste containing more than 0.25% by weight of diethylene glycol (DEG).

Chris Pearce, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today consented to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) entering into a cooperative audit oversight arrangement with

Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today announced a new mandatory standard for prams and strollers.

Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today launched a national public awareness initiative by the Australian Government and the Fire Protection Association Australia.

Chris Pearce, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, has announced that regulations to complement section 912B of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) have been made and will operate

Earlier today the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Bill 2007 and accompanying Bills were given Royal Assent. 

Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today welcomed the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Bill 2007 and related legislation being passed by the

Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today issued a notice warning consumers of the dangers of imported toothpaste containing diethylene glycol (DEG). 

If anyone needs another example of Labor supporting political activists instead of shareholders, then look no further than its asinine refusal to abolish the 100 Member Rule.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce MP, today introduced the Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Bill 2007 into Parliament.  This Bill will improve the efficiency and the

According to Senator Sherry in yesterday’s Australian Financial Review there is a case for a single federal corporate regulator to take over new areas of responsibility.

Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today introduced into the House of Representatives proposed legislation which will significantly reduce red tape in the corporate commun

Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today announced that a regulation to complement section 912B of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) is expected to be made by

Last night, Kevin Rudd yet again misled the Australian public.

The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) will receive an additional $8.0 million over two years in the 2007-08 Budget.