Media releases

2001

New Finance Channel Supports Financial Hub Plans

The decision by international business news services CNBC to launch a dedicated Australian channel was a vote of confidence in the Government's strategy of building Austra

2000

ACCC 4th Quarterly Report Into New Tax System Released

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today released the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's fourth quarterly report into the implementation of the New Tax

New Rule Stops Hijack of Company Meetings

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced a proposal to stop political activists from hi-jacking company annual meetings.

Free Coin Sets Given to Federation Babies

The Government will give away a Centenary of Federation Coin Set to every baby born in Australia on 1 January 2001 and for those born on the 31 December 2000, the Minister for Financial

Wealth Not Politics

The Government wants to change the rules on who can call a company meeting. Joe Hockey puts the case for reform.

Release of Self-Regulation Reports

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today released the final report of the Taskforce set up to advise on promoting industry self-regulation in Australia.

Potential for Greater Linkages Between the Australian and Hong Kong Financial Services Industries

Stephen Ip and Joe Hockey accompanied by their most senior policy advisers, regulators and exchange executives met today to discuss the potential for greater linkages between the Australian

Cheaper Toys this Christmas

Australians will enjoy cheaper toys this Christmas thanks to the Government's tax reforms, the Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, said today.

A Stronger Prudential Regime for Superannuation

The superannuation of Australia's working men and women will be better protected following the passage through the Senate this week of Financial Sector Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 200

Survey Shows Consumers Winning From Tax Reform

Another survey has shown that Australians are enjoying lower prices following the introduction of the New Tax System, the Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, said

National Scheme of Corporate Regulation

The Commonwealth has been working with the States and Territories to address concerns about the constitutional validity of the National Scheme Of Corporate Regulation.

Bigger and Better Product Recall Web Site

The Government has unveiled an upgraded product recall web site which gives consumers faster and more detailed information about recalled products, the Minister for Financial Services &

New Products to Help Consumers

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, announced today a number of new initiatives to provide better information for consumers when purchasing products or service

Elite Finance Work and Study Program Launched Today

40 major public and private sector organisations and 4 universities have joined together for a new elite work place program for financial services in Australia - the Axiss Scholar Programme

Corporate Watchdog to Watch Exchanges

Australia's corporate watchdog the Australian Securities and Investments Commission will be given enhanced power to audit the country's exchanges and report to the Government on how well th

Wayne Swan Shows Consumers Win from G.S.T

Research from Labor frontbencher Wayne Swan shows that consumers in his seat of Lilley enjoyed lower prices following the introduction of the New Tax System.

Reforms to the Prudential Supervision of General Insurance

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced a major reform of the regulatory framework for the general insurance industry that will significantly moder

Reclaim Your Unclaimed Superannuation

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, said today that many Australian men and women could be missing out on potentially millions of dollars in unclaimed superann

Taxation of Life Insurance Companies

The, Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey MP, today announced that the Government will introduce amendments to the taxation law to facilitate the transfer of assets an

Small Business Can Think Big With New Technology

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today launched a publication aimed at helping small-to-medium size businesses take advantage of opportunities offered throu