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Media releases
2008
Minister Approves Extra ASIC Commissioners
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, is pleased to announce that two additional Commissioners are to be appointed to the Australian Securities and Investmen
Improved Governance for Australia's Accounting and Auditing Standards Bodies
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed the passage through Parliament of the Governance Review Implementation (AASB and AUASB) Bill 2008
Indexation of Australian Government Superannuation Schemes to be Examined
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today announced the delivery of a Labor election commitment to review the pension indexation arrangements for Austral
Relief from Double Super Payments for Employers
Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No.2) Bill 2008, which provides relief to employers who make superannuation contributions after the due date, has received Royal Assent.
Statement on Parliamentary Committee Report
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has
welcomed the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services
Report Better Shareholders
Tax Free Superannuation Payouts Now Available for Terminal Illness
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed the passage through Parliament of Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No.2) Bill 2008, which makes superannu
Advice to Super Fund Members on Long-Term Performance
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed the release of two Australian Securities and Investments Commission initiatives to help superannuation fun
New Framework for Cross Border Financial Recognition
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today welcomed the release of the joint Treasury-ASIC consultation paper Cross Border Recognition: Facilitatin
Minister Welcomes CAMAC Report on Long Tail Liabilities
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed today's release of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee's report on Long Tail Liabilities.
Super Fund Returns and Retirement Incomes Key Issues for Peak Super Advisory Group
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today held high level discussions with the Superannuation Advisory Group on key issues in superannuation.
Minister Launches Financial Literacy Package for Teachers
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law and Mr Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Financial Literacy Advisory Board, today launched a package of support materials an
Fundamental Reform of Australia's Financial Services and Credit Regulation
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today released the Rudd Government's first major step in reforming Australia's financial services and bringing Aus
Reduced Red Tape for Managed Investment Schemes
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today welcomed amendments to the Corporations Regulations 2001 to reduce the regulatory compliance burden for
Simple Superannuation Advice a Step Closer
Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator the Hon Nick Sherry and the Hon Lindsay Tanner MP, Minister for Finance and Deregulation, today welcomed the release of a
Australian Review of Credit Rating Agencies
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today announced that he has asked the Treasury, working closely with the Australian Securities and Investment Commissio
Company Directors' Survey Launched
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today welcomed the launch of a survey of Australian company directors which will provide valuable input to Govern
Prudential Rule Changes Ensure Confidence in Financial Systems
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed the passage of the Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Review of Prudential Decisions) Act 2008 w
Cross Border Insolvency Law Passes
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed the passage through Parliament of the Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2008 which will provide busine
$16 Million for Super Clearing House to Slash Business Red Tape
The Rudd Government will provide funding of $16 million over three years to set up an optional superannuation clearing house facility to cut the red tape burden on businesses across Australia, Se