Media releases

2009

International Regulators Meet In Hobart

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, is pleased to announce that representatives of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) are meeting in

Minister Suggests Bushfire Victims and Families May Consider Insurance and Early Access Through Their Superannuation Fund

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today reminded super fund members that in the wake of the devastation caused by bushfires in Victoria, those affected may, d

Australian Representative to Join Global Reporting Initiative

Senator Nick Sherry, the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today announced that a senior Australian Treasury official is to be appointed to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Government to Provide Assistance for Establishment of Responsible Investment Academy

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has announced that the Rudd Government will provide financial assistance to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia

Turnbull's Reckless, Wrong and Uncosted Plan for Superannuation and Small Business

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has questioned Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull's irresponsible idea that the Federal Government be called on to pay the 9%

CAMAC Report On Sons Of Gwalia

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today acknowledged the release of the report of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) on the implications

Financial Services Working Group Begins Work on Margin Lending Documents

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has announced that the Rudd Government's Financial Services Working Group will this week begin consultations with industry on a n

Minister Releases Discussion Paper on Tax Relief for Merging Super Funds

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today released the Treasury discussion paper on the Government's measure to provide an optional capital gains tax (CGT) rol

Ways to Boost Your Super in the New Year

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has urged Australians to make a new year's resolution to tidy up their superannuation.

Find Your Lost Super in 2009

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, says Australian's should make a New Year's resolution to find their lost superannuation.

2008

Optional CGT Loss Roll Over For Complying Super Funds

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law has announced that, with effect from tomorrow, the Rudd Government will provide an optional capital gains tax (CGT) roll‑over fo

Rudd Government Confirms Strong Consumer Protection Approach to the National Regulation of Margin Lending

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today confirmed that as part of the agreed Commonwealth takeover of margin lending regulation there will be a significant incre

Temporary Residents' Superannuation Acts Proclaimed

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today announced the proclamation dates for commencement of the Temporary Residents' Superannuation Legislation Amendment Ac

Government Supports ASIC Enforcement Actions

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to support the enforcement activities of the corporate regulator, the Australian Sec

Minister Welcomes COAG Decision on Directors' Liabilities

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreement to progress increased harmonisation of the laws on company

Minister Announces Appointment of Chairman Of Australian Accounting Standards Board

Senator Nick Sherry, the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has announced the appointment of Mr Kevin Stevenson as the full-time Chairman of the Australian Accounting Standards Board

Minister Sherry Urges Industry to Act on Complaints

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has called on financial product and service providers to ensure that their complaints and dispute handling departments are full

New Commissioners Appointed to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new full-time members to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

CAMAC Report on Issues in External Administration

Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today welcomed the report of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) on Issues in External Administration.

Government Welcomes Same-Sex Superannuation Reforms

Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law Senator Nick Sherry today welcomed new superannuation reforms marking a significant step forward in the recogn