Media releases

2011

Become MoneySmart with your Smart Phone

You can now work out your finances on the go with new MoneySmart mobile phone apps, said Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury.

Quarter of a Million People Use New Moneysmart Website

More than a quarter of a million people have logged on to the Government's new MoneySmart financial literacy website since it was launched in March, said Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, D

CAMAC Report on Executive Remuneration

The Hon David Bradbury MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, has today welcomed the report of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) on Australia's director and executive r

Appointments and Reappointments to both the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) and the Legal Committee of CAMAC

I am pleased to announce a number of new appointments and reappointments to both the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) and the Legal Committee of CAMAC.

Consumers Warned Over Hair Product with High Levels of Formaldehyde

Consumers are being warned against using the 'Keratin Complex Intense Rx' hair conditioner product, which has been found to have high levels of free formaldehyde, said Parliamentary Secretary to

Decision to Certify the South Australian Ports Access Regime

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, has certified the South Australian Ports Access Regime (SAPAR) as an 'effective access regime'; under the Competition an

Financial Literacy Skills Help Disadvantaged Young People

A new report shows that financial literacy education can help disadvantaged young people set goals for the future and get on top of personal financial challenges, said Parliamentary Secretary to

Ipswich and Somerset Residents use MoneySmart to Help Get Back on Track

People getting back on their feet in the Ipswich and Somerset communities can tap into free financial guidance on the new MoneySmart website to help them get back on track.

Kingston Residents Encouraged to be Moneysmart and Take Control of Their Finances

Older Australians will be able to access plain-English information and online tools on a new Government website to help them get on top of their finances and plan their retirement.

La Trobe Residents encouraged to be MoneySmart and take control of their Finances

Mobile phone apps and a range of budget planners and calculators feature on a new Government website that can help people get on top of their finances and plan for their futures.

Be Aware of Your Rights as a Consumer

People in Queensland communities rebuilding after the January floods have access to rights and protections under the Australian Consumer Law, said Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Br

Appointments to the Takeovers Panel

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, has announced the appointments of six new members and the reappointment of 11 members to the Takeovers Panel.

New Consumer Information Tools Released on World Consumer Rights Day

A new tool has been launched to help people from non-English speaking backgrounds understand their rights as consumers under the new Australian Consumer Law, said Parliamentary Secretary to the T

Be MoneySmart and take control of your finances

A new website to help consumers navigate their finances is the first part of the National Financial Literacy Strategy and an important plank in the first stage of the Gillard Government's new ba

Scams Get Personal

Consumers should be aware of the dangers of putting their personal details online with reports of scam activity doubling over the past year, said Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David

Appointment of Chair of the Financial Reporting Council

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, today announced the appointment of Ms Lynn Wood as a part-time Chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for a three-

Government Introduces Legislation to Give More Power to Shareholders on Executive Remuneration

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, today introduced legislation to give shareholders unprecedented power over the pay of company directors and executives and

Decision to Certify the Western Australian Rail Access Regime

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, the Hon David Bradbury MP, has certified the Western Australian Rail Access Regime (WARAR) as an 'effective access regime' under the Competition

Unsafe products permanently banned under Australian Consumer Law

Cigarette lighters that look like children's toys and 'sky lanterns' are among the first 10 permanent product bans made under the new Australian Consumer Law, said Parliamentary Secretary to the

Don't take 'no' for an answer on defective sale items

When it comes to getting a store to deal with a defective sale item, don't take 'no' for an answer, said Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury.