Media releases
2000
Labor Hypocrisy on GST Policing
The Labor Party showed gross hypocrisy and was standing in the way of the Government policing the implementation of Australia's new tax system, the Minister for Financial Services & Regulation,
Revolution in Financial Services
The Minister
for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today released the draft Financial
Services Reform Bill that will put Australia at the international forefront in the
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Takeover Panellists Appointed
The Minister for Financial Services &
Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the appointment of 17 new members of the
Corporations and Securities Panel.
Companies to Face Less Red Tape
The
Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced proposals
under the Governments Corporate Law Economic Reform Program that will simplify
lodgements an
Hockey directs ACCC on GST
The Minister for Financial Services Joe Hockey
today directed the ACCC not to approve any business initiatives on the GST that may
increase prices by more than 10%.
Carr's $50 Back-to-School a Con
The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today said Bob Carr's
claim that the $50 Back-to-School allowance is aimed at offsetting the impact of the GST,
is a mislea
NSW Hates Tollways Before Elections, but Forces Drivers to use Them After Election
The Minister for Financial Services &
Regulation has asked the ACCC to examine the competition implications of the NSW State
Government forcing Sydney road users to use the Eastern Dist
1999
Consultation Extended on E-Commerce Consumer Model
The Minister for
Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today extended the consultation period
for: Building Consumer Confidence in Electronic Commerce: A Best Practice Model for
New Safety Standard for Aerosol Fire Extinguishers
The Minister for Financial
Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the introduction of a new product safety
standard for portable aerosol fire extinguishers.
New Chairman for Super Complaints Tribunal
The
Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced that Mr
Graham McDonald would be the new chairman of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal.
Census to Enter Time Capsule
The Minister for Financial Services
& Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced that the next national Census of Population
and Housing will be retained by the National Archives and relea
Buying Online at Christmas? Government Offers e-safety Tips
The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Richard
Alston, and the Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Mr Joe Hockey, today
urged Australian
Hockey Welcomes OECD Guidelines on E-Commerce
The Minister for
Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today welcomed the release of OECD Guidelines
for Consumer Protection in the Context of Electronic Commerce.
Website for Financial Hub Unveiled
The Minister for Financial Services and Regulation, Joe Hockey, today
launched the website of the Australian Centre for Global Finance in Melbourne.
Gemini Confirms Australia as a Key Global Financial Centre
The Minister for Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today
welcomed the release of Gemini Consulting Groups Asia Pacific Capital Markets
Survey 1999: Benchmarking Study of
ACCC Report Shows Petrol Consumers Not Ripped Off
The Minister for Financial
Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, has welcomed the Australian Competition and
Consumer Commission's report on the effect of international crude oil price ris
Improved Rail Competition in NSW
The Minister for Financial Services &
Regulation, Joe Hockey, today certified the NSW Rail Access Regime, making it the first
State rail access regime to be endorsed under national stan
Consumer Disputes Resolution Scheme Directory Released
The Minister for
Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today released the fourth edition of the Directory
of Consumer Dispute Resolution Schemes and Complaint Handling Organ
Final E-Commerce Policy on Consumer Protection Unveiled
The Minister for
Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today released the final version of the
Government's policy for online consumer protection.
New Safety Labels for Elastic Luggage Straps Announced
The Minister for
Financial Services & Regulation, Joe Hockey, today announced the introduction of a new
safety-warning label on elastic luggage straps.