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Costello unveils response to CLERP 9

... shareholder rights," according to Mr Costello. Under the new bill, the draft of which was released by Treasurer Peter Costello yesterday, listed companies will be required to provide additional information on executive and director remuneration. Shareholders ...

Shareholders to get chance to vote on executive payouts

... $100,000, much less than the Government proposed following the collapse of HIH, Enron and WorldCom. Federal Treasurer Peter Costello said the ninth round of corporate law and economic reforms would boost auditors' independence and make businesses more ...

Company taxes feed $7.5 billion budget surplus: Costello

... 2002/03 Budget surplus of $7.5 billion is largely due to better than expected company taxes, according to Treasurer Peter Costello. Australia's 2002/03 Budget produced a final surplus of $7.5 billion, compared to the $3.9 billion surplus forecast in ...

Domestic economy to continue fast growth: IMF outlook

... favourably on Australia's sound fiscal position, noting that public debt continues to be paid down," Federal Treasurer Peter Costello said. "The good performance of the Australian economy has occurred against a backdrop of weak global demand, an extensive ...

Federal Treasurer Costello indicates that the economy is very strong

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello said that today's job figures indicated that the domestic economy was very strong. Official figures which revealed that the jobless rate is at a 13-year low at just 5.8 per cent. "It indicates that the domestic economy ...

Growth survey reveals a resilient domestic economy: Costello

... survey showing economic growth accelerated in August confirmed the resilience of the Australian economy, Treasurer Peter Costello said today. National Australia Bank chief economist Alan Oster said the bank's monthly survey showed that in the two months ...

Domestic economic outlook improving: Costello

The outlook for Australia's economy was improving after a disappointing June quarter, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello said today. Official figures last week showed the economy grew by just 0.1 per cent in the June quarter, with exports savaged by the ...

Costello admits full Telstra sale faces long road through Senate

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello admitted today it would be tough to pass legislation allowing the full sale of Telstra Corp through the Senate. The legislation passed through the House of Representatives last night. But Mr Costello admitted it would ...

Costello announces new appointment to Productivity Commission

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced the appointment of a new associate commissioner to the Productivity Commission. "After consulting with the Productivity Commission Chairman, I am pleased to announce that Dr Ed Shann of Melbourne will be ...

Costello defends ASIC chief after tax scandal claims

Treasurer Peter Costello has defended the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chief David Knott's record, after claims a former business partner was involved in a sales tax scandal. Earlier today it was alleged that Mr Knott, who ...