Media releases

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, said that the 2011 Census Data has painted a remarkable picture of how much Australia has changed over the past 100 years.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, today congratulated the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on the release of the 2011 Census Data.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, welcomed the passage yesterday of the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Audit Enhancement) Bill.  The Bill implements im

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, today released draft Regulations for public comment, which specifies the contents of annual transparency reports for audit

The Government has acted quickly on the issue of undirected proxies in the shareholder vote on remuneration with the passage of amending legislation by Parliament yesterday.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, has today released the second tranche of the Commonwealth's Personal Liability for Corporate Fault Reform Bill 2012 for publi

A new service that allows businesses to register their names nationally in one simple online process begins today.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, today announced the reappointment of Mr Geoff Allen as Chair of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council (ASAC).

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, today congratulated ASIC's MoneySmart website on being named best 'Service Delivery' website at the 2012 Excellence in eGover

The Government has responded to stakeholder concerns regarding undirected proxy votes cast by the chair on executive remuneration resolutions.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, is pleased to announce the release of draft Regulations that will implement a key part of the Government's plans to reform

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Bernie Ripoll MP, today announced the appointment of Ms Belinda Gibson and Mr Ian Purchas as Members of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC

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The Gillard Government will provide the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) with new funding of $180.2 million over four years to ensure the corporate watchdog can continue t

Mr Foss and Mr Ripoll met in Sydney today to discuss progress towards realising the long‑term vision of creating a seamless trans-Tasman business environment.

The Government notes the concerns raised by Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA) regarding undirected proxy votes cast by the chair on executive remuneration resolutions.  The Government has act

The Royal Australian Mint yesterday issued a press release noting its strengthened relationships with Pacific countrie

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Price as a full-time member (Commissioner) of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for a three-year period from 21 Marc

Australia is making it cheaper for people to send money back home to family members living in the Pacific.

Parliamentary to the Treasurer, Bernie Ripoll, today congratulated the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on the first anniversary of its