Organisation
Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry
The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry was established on 14 December 2017 by the former Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) to enquire into misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry.
The Governor-General issued Letters Patent which formally appointed High Court Judge the Honourable Kenneth Madison Hayne AC QC as the Royal Commissioner and outlined the terms of reference for the inquiry.
The Commissioner submitted his final report to the Governor-General on 1 February 2019. The final report was tabled in the Australian Parliament on 4 February 2019.
Briefing paper
Some features of finance in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry: background paper 16
This paper provides a broad overview of the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry in Australia, including finance for the industry.
Briefing paper
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources: background paper 17
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources welcomes the opportunity to provide this background paper. The requested focus of this background paper is on key reforms (legislative, regulatory or policy developments) over the past ten years, and any anticipated reforms, relevant to farm finance issues.
Briefing paper
Some features of financial services in regional and remote communities: background paper 18
This paper discusses access to, and use of, financial services by those in regional and remote areas and challenges people may face when accessing financial services.
Briefing paper
General insurance: background paper 14
The aim of the paper is to give the reader a guide to the law, regulation and practices in general insurance in Australia. It is a large topic. The importance of regulation in the work of the Commission means that the part dealing with regulation is much longer than the others.
Briefing paper
Catastrophes and natural disasters insurance: background paper 15
The function of insurance in our community is highlighted in Australian natural disasters. Insurance in natural disasters has been in sharp focus since at least 2010. The variety, frequency, severity of natural disasters and catastrophes in Australia create unique challenges for the community, policyowners and insurers.