Media releases
2007
Pearce Declares National Ban On Lead In Toys
Chris Pearce MP, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today announced a national ban on children’s toys that contain unacceptable levels of lead.
Pearce Welcomes Release of Newly Compiled Census Data
Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, congratulated the ABS for putting vital Census information back into the hands of all Australians in a very accessible form.
Incorporation By Reference Regulations are Now in Force
Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today announced that regulations to allow for ‘incorporation by reference’ in investor disclosure documentation have come into force.
Pearce Welcomes ACCC's Testing for Formaldehyde in Clothing
Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) announcement earlier today regarding the testing of residual
Pearce Welcomes Insolvency Reforms Passing Through Parliament
Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today welcomed the passage through the Senate of the Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Bill 2007.
Pearce Bans Toothpaste Containing Diethylene Glycol
Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today issued an unsafe goods notice banning the supply of toothpaste containing more than 0.25% by weight of diethylene glycol (DEG).
Pearce Welcomes ASICs Arrangement With USAs Regulatory Body
Chris Pearce, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today consented to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) entering into a cooperative audit oversight arrangement with
New Mandatory Safety Standard for Prams and Strollers
Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today announced a new mandatory standard for prams and strollers.
Pearce and FPAA call for Fire Safety at Home
Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today launched a national public awareness initiative by the Australian Government and the Fire Protection Association Australia.
Financial Services Licensees Compensation Arrangements Announced
Chris Pearce, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, has announced that regulations to complement section 912B of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) have been made and will operate
Pearce Welcomes Simpler Regulatory System Into Law
Earlier today the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Bill 2007 and accompanying Bills were given Royal Assent.
Pearce Again Delivers Significant Red Tape Cuts
Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today welcomed the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Bill 2007 and related legislation being passed by the
Warning on Imported Toothpaste Containing a Harmful Chemical
Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today issued a notice warning consumers of the dangers of imported toothpaste containing diethylene glycol (DEG).
Rudd Needs to Support Rule Removal
If anyone needs another example of Labor supporting political activists instead of shareholders, then look no further than its asinine refusal to abolish the 100 Member Rule.
Pearce Delivers Major Insolvency Law Reform
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce MP, today introduced the Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Bill 2007 into Parliament. This Bill will improve the efficiency and
More Responsibility and Less Resources
According to Senator Sherry in yesterday’s Australian Financial Review there is a case for a single federal corporate regulator to take over new areas of responsibility.
Pearce Delivers Consumer Benefits & Drives Reduction in Red Tape
Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today introduced into the House of Representatives proposed legislation which will significantly reduce red tape in the corporate commun
Financial Services' Compensation Arrangements Announced
Chris Pearce, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today announced that a regulation to complement section 912B of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) is expected to be made by
Rudd Fumbles on Policy Again
Last night, Kevin Rudd yet again misled the Australian public.
Additional funding for the Royal Australian Mint
The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) will receive an additional $8.0 million over two years in the 2007-08 Budget.