Media releases
2010
Standardised Reporting Terms Ushers in an Era of Harmony
The release of the remainder of the national suite of payroll tax reporting forms will further simplify compliance reporting for Australian businesses who use Standard Business Reporting (SBR) from
National Consumer Credit Registration & Licensing Requirements - Lenders with Pre-Existing Credit Contracts
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP has today announced details of the proposed regulatory framework for lenders with pre-existing contracts in for
Commencement of Loss Relief for Merging Super Funds
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, has welcomed the commencement today of the amendments to provide loss relief for superannuation funds that mer
Financial Claim Scheme Disclosure Regulations
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today welcomed the making of the Corporations Amendment Regulations 2010 (No.
Release of Options Paper on Unfair Terms in Insurance Contracts
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today released an options paper seeking comments on options to address unfair terms included in insurance cont
National Consumer Credit Protection Package - Regulations And Explanatory Materials
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP has welcomed the release of the Regulations and explanatory material to the National Consumer Credit Protection
Consumers Reminded Of New National Consumer Credit Regime
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, has used the occasion of World Consumer Day to remind Australians about the commencement of the new National C
Government Congratulates Takeovers Panel on 10 year Anniversary
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today congratulated the Takeovers Panel on its imminent 10 year ann
Medicare Clearing House Helps Drive Greater Efficiency in Superannuation
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, has welcomed the announcement of a landmark industry-led initiative that will benefit millions of superannuati
Market Supervision Reforms Pass Through the Parliament
Legislation reforming the way financial markets in Australia are supervised passed the Senate today, paving the way for transfer of market supervision responsibility to the Australian Securities an
Coalition walks away from Small Business on Super Clearing House
Today's debate in the parliament on the superannuation clearing house is clear proof that Labor is the true party of small business.
Financial Services Consumer Protection Framework Extended to Superannuation Borrowing Arrangements
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced that the Government proposes to amend the Corporations Regulations 2001 to prov
Appointment of a New Part-Time Member to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Stein Helgeby as a part-time member of the Financial Reporting
Appointments to the Takeovers Panel
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, is pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new members and the reappointment of 11 members to the
New Appointments to the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, is pleased to announce the following new appointments to the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board:
Passage of National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment Bill 2010
Today, the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment Bill 2010 was passed by the Australian Parliament.
Refinements to Long-Term Superannuation Reporting
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law today announced that the Government proposes to streamline long term superannuation disclosure requirements. The refinements m
Double Superannuation Coverage Between Australia and Austria Eliminated
A supplementary social security agreement between Australia and Austria, concluded yesterday in Vienna by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Stephen Smith, and the Austrian Minister for Labo
The Coalition is a Risk to National Superannuation
The Leader of the Opposition is a risk to national superannuation and the savings pool that will play an important part in dealing with the challenges of an ageing population.
Small Business Superannuation Clearing House - Introduction of Legislation
The Government today introduced legislation into the Parliament which provides the legislative framework for its optional superannuation clearing house service for small business.