Media releases
2008
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
Markets and Regulation Top of Agenda in UK Meetings
LONDON, U.K.
Appointments to the Takeovers Panel
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, is pleased to announce the appointments of five new members and reappointment of
14 members to the Takeovers Panel.
ASIC Strategic Review Welcomed
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today welcomed the outcomes of the strategic review announced by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Minister Sherry Meets IOSCO Secretary General
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has met with the Secretary General of the International Organisation for Securities Commissions (IOSCO), Mr Greg Tanzer
Payment of Temporary Residents' Superannuation to the Australian Government
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today released a consultation paper on payment of temporary residents' superannuation to the Australian Government.
Ministerial Statement - Lift Capital Partners
Today I wrote to the Acting Prime Minister to bring to her attention an issue associated with my Ministerial responsibilities in overseeing the Australian Securities and Investments Commissio
Reducing the Super Red Tape Burden on Business
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today announced the introduction into Parliament of Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No.
New Information on Self Managed Super Highlights Governance Concerns
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today reinforced his support for the growing self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) sector and highlighted areas whe
Super Co-Contributions Pass the $1 Billion Mark
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today announced the government has now paid over $1 billion in superannuation co-contributions this financial year.
Peak Superannuation Advisory Group Established
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, today announced the establishment of a Superannuation Advisory Group.