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CurrentObjects of this Act
Chapter 1Introduction
Part 1Preliminary
3 Objects of this Act
The objects of this Act are:
(a)
to provide for a strengthened accountability framework for:
(i)
financial entities in the banking, insurance and superannuation industries; and
(ii)
persons who hold certain positions, or have certain responsibilities, related to those financial entities; and
(b)
to confer on APRA and ASIC functions and powers (including information gathering, investigation and enforcement powers) that:
(i)
relate to obligations under that framework; and
(ii)
can be performed and exercised in aid of their functions and powers under other laws.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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