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2007 30/06/07 ASIC baulks at bank probe 25/06/07 ASIC told to probe banks 09/06/07 Costello letter forces CBA case review 17/05/07 Hit by space junk, compo could be out of this world (PDF) 18/05/07 Parliamentary committee delves into NAB's treatment of widow (PDF) 14/05/07 Pace of corporate change speeds up (PDF) 11/05/07 Pollies and puppies paws for a photo (PDF) 11/03/07 How to successfully look after your self-managed super fund (PDF) 5/03/07 Lib MPs wary on nuclear plant (PDF) 18/02/07 Chapman seals third spot (PDF) 2006 08/11/06 Defenders of Life (PDF 69Kb) 31/10/06 Chapman explains Parliamentary Inquiry. 31/10/06 Super inquiry trends. 03/10/06 Responsibility is an advantage. (PDF 78Kb) 20/09/06 Corporate responsibility central to management, says senator. (PDF 208Kb) 25/08/06 Time to launch renewed push into space. (PDF 233Kb) 24/08/06 Bowser politics. Fuel added to petrol probe. (PDF 135KB) 05/08/06 Round two in super stoush? A planned parliamentary review has industry funds gloving up. (PDF 208Kb) 20/07/06 Woomera `not for spying satellites' (PDF 32Kb) 26/06/06 Chapman explains Parliamentary Inquiry. 26/06/06 Energy Sector wants light-touch laws (PDF 72Kb) 22/06/06 Law Adequate for sustainability push (PDF 72Kb) 26/05/06 Share leech scoops $7mil (PDF 39Kb) 21/01/06 Space policy in wrong orbit (PDF 310Kb) 20/01/06 Space policy urged (PDF 50Kb) 2004 24/1/04 Financial reform plan under fire (PDF 53Kb) 17/01/04 Banks must warn of closures (PDF 87Kb) 16/01/04 Banks have green light to raise ATM fees in the bush (PDF 72Kb) 16/01/04 Banks ‘killing’ the bush (PDF 70Kb) 16/01/04 Hole in the wall where bank was (PDF 57Kb) 16/01/04 Ray of hope for bush (PDF 57Kb) 15/01/04 Banks face scathing rural report (PDF 52Kb) 2003 22/11/03 Ray of hope for bush (PDF 57Kb) 12/09/03 Politicians ready to tackle the foe from over the Tasman (PDF 118Kb) 10/09/03 A dead loss (PDF 67Kb) 22/08/03 Call for more protection for faltering firms (PDF 57Kb) 13/08/03 ‘Hidden fee’ insurance report cops a roasting (PDF 65Kb) 17/07/03 BANK CRISIS: No wonder there’s that country cussin’ 20/03/03 Chapter 11-style laws on cards 2002 25/10/02 Accountants should be exempted: panel 6/08/02 Sharemarket gambling 'sends the wrong signals' 6/08/02 Spread betting bagged as a too-risky travesty 31/07/02 Inquiry into shared banking 10/07/02 Senate to hold new inquiry on rural banking 15/04/02 New Green Corps team inducted by Senator 10/04/02 Senator returns to help open school development 2001 05/09/01 Commission disclosures need clarifying - Senator 14/08/01 Finance reforms need Amendments: Senator 6/06/01 Woomera in space rescue plan 30/05/01 Labor firmly stuck in a reactor mode 26/05/01 ASIC's capacity 'put in jeopardy' 24/05/01 Opposition to reactor 24/05/01 New nuclear reactor 'not justified on any grounds' 13/05/01 Six senators for hearings 13/03/01 ASIC rules under review 13/03/01 Push for return to Annual reports 9/03/01 Shell set conditions on Woodside 9/02/01 Banks 'colluding' to lift fees by 200pc 9/02/01 Murphy's law - easy as one, two, fee for the banks 9/02/01 Unfair ATM fees under fire. An inquiry on ATM fees points to unreasonable profits. 8/02/01 Signs of peace in card fees war 8/02/01 Banks swiped over ATM profits 8/02/01 Westpac brownie points painless 6/02/01 Bank to make the first move towards increasing its disclosure of fees and charges 6/02/01 Banks Cut Fees 14/01/01 Banks may have to notify fees instantly 2000 14/12/00 Consulting rooms deal rejected 24/11/00 Government helps foot bill for Barrassi boots 1/11/00 Who's keeping the bastards honest? 25/10/00 Surcharges on ATM's coming 23/10/00 Banks on notice 21/10/00 Chapman wins spot on Liberal Senate ticket 20/10/00 Chapman's crucial night 4/10/00 Shake-up flagged for bank bosses 11/9/00 Banks demand Hockey go softer on agencies 1/9/00 Senator wants cult out of Rose Park 23/8/00 Bank fees seek middle ground 21/8/00 Place fee details on statements, bank told 20/8/00 Committee reports on Financial Services Bill 15/8/00 Move to unchain financial advice 14/8/00 New laws may hit rural banks 03/7/00 Op ed - Prime example 22/6/00 Bank to account for debt ledgers 22/6/00 Bank facing debt allegations 20/6/00 Secret accounts under scrutiny 02/6/00 Russian war rockets to fire science missions 22/5/00 Political roundup 06/5/00 Excitement in 19-day program 03/5/00 Tell customers the cost, says Senator 03/5/00 Bank attack 03/5/00 Parliament to look into rising electronic fees 03/5/00 Check on electronic banking charges 03/5/00 Bank fees inquiry may force disclosure 03/5/00 Inquiry into rising fees 17/3/00 Report gives no credit to internet 21/01/00 Hardly the 'big end of town 31/1/00 Senator demands ATM fee disclosure