This discussion paper forms the basis of the Government’s consultation on Crowd-sourced equity funding (CSEF). It seeks feedback on aspects of potential CSEF models, including a model recommended by the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee in a report on CSEF released in June 2014, as well as a model similar to that recently implemented in...

This report responds to the objective in the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference to best position Australia’s financial system to meet Australia’s evolving needs and support economic growth. It offers a blueprint for an efficient and resilient financial system over the next 10 to 20 years, characterised by the fair treatment of users.

Makes recommendations on how the financial system can most effectively help the Australian economy be productive, grow and meet the financial needs of Australians. Executive summary Objectives and principles This Inquiry’s objective is to assess, and make recommendations on, how the financial system can most effectively help the Australian economy be productive, grow and meet...

Introduction: The purpose of Budget Paper No. 4 is to provide a whole-of-government view of appropriations required by entities in the Budget year and their estimated staffing, expenses and net capital investment. The Paper contains three parts with tables of information as follows: 1. Agency resourcing — Appropriations required by Agencies 1.1 Total resourcing by...

This is the first of a series of Budget Papers that provide information to supplement the Budget Speech. Budget overview The 2014-15 Budget marks a major step by the Government to transform the role of government in people’s lives. This Budget is about asking all Australians — from households to businesses and the public sector...