obÌåÓý has entered into memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with various other domestic agencies to assist us to efficiently and effectively carry out our functions and duties and exercise our powers. These MOUs facilitate (as applicable for each other agency or organisation) liaison, cooperation, assistance, joint enquiries or investigations, referral of matters and the exchange of confidential data and information.
Below is a list of other agencies and organisations with whom we have entered into a MOU, including a brief description and link to the MOU where available.
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is the national charity regulator.
signed 4 July 2018.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
The ACCC's primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws. A covering liaison, cooperation, assistance, joint enquiries and exchange of confidential information arrangements was signed on 21 December 2004.
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Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator operates Australia's electricity and gas markets.
obÌåÓý is responsible for overseeing activities that involve financial services for exchange traded energy derivatives (electricity and gas) and the financial markets that trade them. We signed a with the Australian Energy Market Operator on 30 October 2012.
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Australian Energy Regulator
The Australian Energy Regulator regulates wholesale and retail energy markets (electricity and gas), and energy networks, under national energyÌýlegislation and rules.
obÌåÓý is responsible for overseeing activities that involve financial services for exchange traded energy derivatives (electricity and gas) and the financial markets that trade them. We signed a with the Australian Energy Regulator on 23 December 2021.
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Australian Federal Police (AFP)
The AFP is responsible for safeguarding Commonwealth interests and investigating serious and complex crime against the Commonwealth.
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Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
AFCA operates an independent external dispute resolution scheme that resolves complaints by consumers and small businesses about financial firms.
with AFCA signed 1 December 2023.
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Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA)
AFSA is responsible for the oversight of Australia's personal insolvency regime. A was signed by obÌåÓý and AFSA on 16 November 2023.
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Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)
APRA is responsible for ensuring financial institutions will be able to honour their commitments when they fall due. It promotes the safety and soundness of deposit-taking institutions, life and general insurance companies, and larger superannuation funds. A on 28 November 2019, replacing an earlier version.
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Australian Securities Exchange Limited (ASX)
ASX operates Australia’s primary national exchange for equities, derivatives and fixed interest securities.
signed on 28 October 2011
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Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The ATO administers tax legislation and is responsible for all self-managed superannuation funds.
in August 2017.
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Consumer agencies and organisations
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Cboe Australia
Cboe Australia, formerly known as Chi-X, launched in October 2011. In June 2021, Cboe Global Markets, Inc., completed its acquisition of Chi-X Asia Pacific Holdings, Ltd. and its subsidiaries includingÌýChi-X Australia Pty Ltd. Cboe operates a market in securities and managed investments with wholesale and retail participation.
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Clean Energy Regulator
The Clean Energy Regulator is responsible for administering legislation that will reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy. obÌåÓý is responsible for overseeing activities that involve financial services for regulated emissions units and the financial markets that trade them. We signed a on 1 June 2012.
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Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR)
The CSLR is an independent not for profit organisation authorised by the Australian Government to pay compensation of up to $150,000 to eligible consumers who have an unpaid AFCA determination covering specific products and services.
signed 22 July 2024.
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Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Relations supports people in Australia to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future. We signed a on 19 March 2024.
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Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP)
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is responsible for the prosecution of offences against Commonwealth law including all Acts administered by obÌåÓý. Our relationship is governed by the entered into on 1 March 2006.
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Financial Reporting Council (FRC)
The FRC is a statutory body established under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 and is responsible for providing broad oversight of the process for setting accounting standards in Australia and giving the Minister reports and advice on that process. The on 30 June 2004, updated on 1 May 2008.
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Members of the Council of Financial Regulators
The Council of Financial Regulators, of which obÌåÓý is a member, has discussed developments in the Australian and international financial systems on a regular basis. In an effort to strengthen these relationships further and to improve public understanding of the responsibilities of each of the agencies, the (MOU) dealing specifically with crisis management arrangements. The MOU reflects the strong commitment of Australia’s regulatory agencies to the open exchange of information and to a co-ordinated response to threats to the stability of Australia’s financial system.
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)
obÌåÓý has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA), regarding mutual assistance in the supervision and oversight of offshore oil and gas companies in Australia.
Through the MoU, obÌåÓý and NOPSEMA express their willingness to cooperate with each other in the interest of fulfilling their respective regulatory mandates. This includes ensuring that companies in this sector comply with their obligations to remediate their sites, including appropriately accounting for these obligations in their financial reports and other regulatory documents that are under obÌåÓý’s remit.
obÌåÓý and NOPSEMA signed a on 24 May 2023.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
The OAIC is an independent agency within the Attorney-General’s portfolio whose primary functions are privacy, freedom of information and government information policy. The OAIC's responsibilities include conducting investigations, reviewing decisions, handling complaints, and providing guidance and advice.
A was signed by obÌåÓý and OIAC on 13 June 2024.
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Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
The RBA is responsible for monetary policy and the stability of the financial system. on 20 March 2002.
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Standard Business Reporting (SBR)
Standard Business Reporting offers business a quicker and easier way to lodge information with obÌåÓý and 11 other Commonwealth and State government agencies, starting from 1 July 2010. obÌåÓý signed the on 24 June 2010.
Takeovers Panel
The Panel is a peer review body that regulates corporate control transactions in widely held Australian entities, primarily by the efficient, effective and speedy resolution of takeover disputes.
obÌåÓý and the Panel Executive signed a new on 27 March 2017.
The Treasury
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