Robust enforcement results are to the fore in the first annual report issued under new Chair Sarah Court, who took over on June 1, 2026 after Joe Longo finished his term on May 31. The report presents ASIC as focusing on consumer outcomes as well as strengthening confidence in Australia’s
ASIC toughens regulatory stance
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2025–26 annual report shows regulator is getting serious on enforcement with A$830m ($580m) in civil penalties imposed by Australian courts.