Media releases
2009
The Coalition's Many Positions on Executive Remuneration
Today's report of the Coalition walking away from global efforts on executive remuneration is both concerning and illustrative of just how out of touch they really are.
Consumer Credit Reforms- Senate Amendments
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP today announced a number of enhancements to the National Consumer Credit Protection legislation.
Improving Accountability on Termination Payments - Regulations
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate law, Chris Bowen MP, today publicly released the final Regulations and explanatory material in relation to the proposed reforms to
Simpler Reporting for Business
Simpler reporting for Australian businesses has moved one step closer with the latest release of new Standard Business Reporting (SBR) taxonomy and tools for software developers.
Appointments & Reappointments to the Financial Reporting Panel
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the appointment of a new Chairman and three new members and the reappointment of five exist
Reforms to the supervision of Australia's financial markets
The Treasurer, Wayne Swan MP and the Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announce changes to the supervision of Australia's financial markets
Financial Services Modernisation Regulations - Seeking Public Comment
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today released for public comment draft Regulations and explanatory material for the Corporations Amendment Re
Guidance for Australia's Company Directors
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, has asked the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) to examine options for providing company dir
Timetable Changes to the National Consumer Credit Protection Reform Package
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced changes to the implementation of the National Consumer Credit Protection Reform Package to bet
National Consumer Credit Protection Package
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, the Hon Chris Bowen MP, today released draft Regulations and explanatory material for the Rudd Government's National Consumer
Appointments to the Super System Review Panel
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the appointment of Ms Meg Heffron and Mr Ian Martin as part-time members of the review into th
Australians Can Be Confident in the Ability of the Nation's Superannuation System to Help Deliver Their Retirement Income
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today reminded Australians of the considerable strengths of the nation's superannuation system and encouraged
Appointment and Reappointments to the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC)
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the reappointment of Mr Joseph Gersh AM as Chair and Mrs Marian Micalizzi as a member and the
Simple Superannuation Advice Launched
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation, Lindsay Tanner, today welcomed the release of Australian Securities
Government Releases 2009-10 Financial Sector Levy Rates
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today announced the financial sector levy rates for 2009-10.
Corporations Legislation Amendment (Financial Services Modernisation) Bill 2009
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today introduced the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Financial Services Modernisation) Bill 2009 (Modernis
National Consumer Credit Protection Reform Package
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, will today introduce the Rudd Government's national consumer credit laws into Parliament.
Improving Accountability on Termination Payments
The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen MP, today introduced into the Parliam