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