Media releases

1999

Changes to Lodgement of Super Fund Annual Returns

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today unveiled changes to the period for the lodgment of superannuation fund annual returns.

Thomson Shows Consumer Contempt

Kelvin Thomson has revealed his contempt for the Australian people following an outburst this afternoon where he attacked the ability of consumers to blow the whistle on GST profiteering, Joe Hocke

Senate Toying With Our World Competitiveness

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today warned the financial community that cuts to business tax would be unlikely if the Senate was unwilling to pass the Governments

Appointments to the National Competition Council

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Nosworthy, Mr David Crawford and Mr Robert Fitzgerald as Councillors for the National

New Program To Boost Financial Planning Standards

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today unveiled a new accreditation program which will help raise standards in the Australian financial services industry.

Hockey Applauds Souris Appointment

The Federal Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today congratulated George Souris on his elevation to the leadership of the NSW National Party.

Euro Launch Boosts Australia's Status as a Regional Financial Centre

The start of trading in the Euro this morning is a major boost for Australia’s status as a regional financial centre, the Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, said.

1998

Consumers Urged to Buy Safe Toys at Christmas

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today urged consumers to take care when buying toys for children this Christmas.

Regime to Boost South Australian Gas Competition

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, the Hon Joe Hockey, today moved to boost competition in the South Australian gas industry by certifying that state's Third Party Access Regime fo

Government Shows Commitment to Financial System Reform

The Prime Minister, Mr John Howard, today wrote to the Premiers and Chief Ministers seeking their support by year's end for a draft agreement to transfer regulatory responsibility for building soci

ACCC to Mediate Following Newsagents Competition Ruling

The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, the Hon Joe Hockey MP, today announced that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission would mediate between groups following the Austral