Media releases

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey today announced the appointment of Mr Simon McKeon as President of the Corporations and Securities Panel.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today hailed the passage by the Senate of the Corporate Law Economic Reform Program Bill as a major achievement in reformin

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the appointment of the Sydney Futures Exchange chief Mr Leslie Hosking as Chief Executive of the Australian

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the introduction of a new safety standard for bicycle helmets.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today unveiled details of scholarships which form part of the Government's strategy to develop Australia as a centre for gl

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey today announced the set-up of an expert group to advise him on consumer protection in electronic commerce.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey today said the Government's New Business Tax System package sent a strong signal to the international financial community th

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the introduction of new safety standards for children’s nightwear.

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced that he has banned the sale of candles with wicks that contain lead.

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the introduction of a new safety standard for pedal bicycles.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today said NSW Fair Trading Minister John Watkins should take a close look at his own backyard before attacking the Federal

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today warned consumers that the safety of a particular type of candle imported from China is under investigation.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey today announced the set-up of a taskforce to inquire into the operation of industry self-regulation in Australia.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the terms of reference into the review of financial sector levies.

Australia’s two official mints, The Royal Australian Mint and The Perth Mint, will produce the victory medals for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today said the Government will act to protect employee entitlements after recent high-profile company failures.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced that a major US company, First Data Corporation, will spend $20 million setting up its Asia Pacific Reg

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today released a study which provides the first national data on preferences in consumer redress.

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, the Hon Joe Hockey, MP said today that the Australian Government welcomed the outcomes of the 3rd South Pacific Forum Economic Mini

The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, will represent Australia at the 3rd annual South Pacific Forum Economic Ministers Meeting, to be held in Apia, Samoa on 1-2