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Media releases
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
Minister Sherry, NAB CEO Ahmed Fahour and Paul Clitheroe Meet Traditional Credit Union Representatives in Groote Eylandt
On a trip to promote partnerships in Indigenous financial literacy, Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Mr Ahmed Fahour, Executive Director and CEO Australia, Nat
Lost Superannuation Problem Highlighted in Alice Springs
Up to 19,572 residents of Alice Springs have a lost superannuation account, totalling $37.2 million in lost money, due to inefficiencies in the super system ignored by the former Coalition Govern
Minister Presents 'Moola Awards' in Alice Springs
Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Mr Paul Clitheroe chairman of the Australian Financial Literacy Board and ASIC Commissioner Jeremy Cooper, will be in Alice Spr
Lost Superannuation Problem Highlighted in Darwin and Palmerston
Up to 41,268 residents of Darwin and Palmerston have a lost superannuation account, totalling $88.7 million in lost money, due to inefficiencies in the super system ignored by the former Coalitio
Lost Superannuation Problem Highlighted in Cairns
Up to 45,322 residents of Cairns have a lost superannuation account, totalling $75.2 million in lost money, due to inefficiencies in the super system ignored by the former Coalition Government, a
Minister Sherry to Meet with Key Indigenous Leaders on Financial Literacy Issues and Programs
Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Mr Paul Clitheroe chairman of the Australian Financial Literacy Board and ASIC Commissioner Jeremy Cooper, will travel to Far N
Short Selling Bill Passes the Parliament
Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed the successful passage through Parliament - unamended - of critical legislation to ban naked short selling, expand
Temporary Residents Bill Passed
Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has welcomed the successful passage through Parliament of the Temporary Residents Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill
Legislation to Ensure Banned Foreign Company Directors are Disqualified in Australia
Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has today introduced into the Parliament the Corporations Amendment (No 1) Bill 2008 which will ensure that individual
Opposition and Senator Xenophon to Reduce Budget Surplus by $860 million with a Tax Break for High Income Temporary Residents
Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, has expressed serious concern at moves in the Senate, led by Senator Nick Xenophon and supported by Malcolm Turnbull and Julie