Media releases

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce MP, today issued a notice warning consumers of the dangers associated with a novelty item called ‘Message in a Bottle', on the basis that

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon Chris Pearce MP, today announced the reappointment of Mr Graham McDonald as Chairperson of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal.

The Federal Member of Aston and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce, has welcomed the Howard Government's announcement of a Citizenship Test which encourages migrants to devel

Press Release - Pearce Welcomes CAMAC Report on Social Responsibility of Corporations [12/12/2006] NO.043

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce, today welcomed the Treasurer’s announcement that the Productivity Commission will commence a year-long public inquiry into Australia’s co

Chris Pearce today released for public comment a set of proposals to simplify Australia's corporate and financial services regulatory system.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce, today released a comparative review of the Australian Auditor Independence Requirements.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce, today released the draft Corporations Amendment (Insolvency) Bill 2007 for public comment.  The draft Bill details an

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce, today announced that he had placed a Trade Practices Act ban on the supply of “Woofaz Pet Products” 3 metre retractable dog leash.

Chris Pearce today announced that the Australian Government will host the 2007 National Consumer Congress.

A mandatory safety standard for babies' dummies to help keep infants and toddlers safe from the potential hazards that may be found in poorly designed or manufactured dummies was launched today

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris Pearce, today introduced the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Audit Inspection) Bill 2006 into Parliament.

Chris Pearce announced that the Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Trans-Tasman Banking Supervision) Bill 2006 has been introduced into Parliament today.

Chris Pearce has today warned against responding to an email that seeks to trick people into handing over their bank account details.

Chris Pearce today released the draft Corporations Amendment (NZ Closer Economic Relations) Bill 2006 for public exposure.

The efforts of the Australian Government to reduce red tape and make it easier to do business are being noticed around the world, as reflected by Australia's improved top ten ranking in the World B

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, Chris   Pearce MP , and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration Senator  Richard   Colbeck , announ

Martin Ferguson today in the Chamber when speaking on the Petroleum Retail Legislation RepealBill2006 claimed that Trade Practices Act reform had been stalled because of the Government.

The most comprehensive package of corporate law reform proposals since the commencement of the Corporate Law Economic Reform Program (CLERP) was announced by Chris Pearce today.

Chris Pearce is reminding everyone that on Census Night, Tuesday 8 August, every Australian has the chance to make history.