ASIC Chair Joe Longo explains why ASIC didn’t punish fmr ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott
“In Aus we don’t lightly ban ppl from their employment, we don’t lightly send them to jail, we don’t lightly impose penalties on them or ruin their reputation”
Unless you’re a whistleblower, then you’re screwed
“In Aus we don’t lightly ban ppl from their employment, we don’t lightly send them to jail, we don’t lightly impose penalties on them or ruin their reputation”
Unless you’re a whistleblower, then you’re screwed
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
ASIC Chair Joe Longo explains why ASIC didn’t punish fmr ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott
“In Aus we don’t lightly ban ppl from their employment, we don’t lightly send them to jail, we don’t lightly impose penalties on them or ruin their reputation”
Unless you’re a whistleblower, then you’re screwed
“In Aus we don’t lightly ban ppl from their employment, we don’t lightly send them to jail, we don’t lightly impose penalties on them or ruin their reputation”
Unless you’re a whistleblower, then you’re screwed
Mollycoddling of surveillance monster Palantir exposes double standards in Australia's corporate regulation #asic #auspol
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Good enough for Gina Rinehart should be good enough for Palantir - Michael West
Palantir is under pressure around the world but in Australia, despite clear legal breaches, it is being mollycoddled by ASIC
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February 22, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Mollycoddling of surveillance monster Palantir exposes double standards in Australia's corporate regulation #asic #auspol
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ASIC doesn't prosecute bankers, or NACC the perpetrators of Robodebt.
@yelgeb.bsky.social on the blistering double standard in prosecuting white collars v blue, and protecting corporate reputations
#auspol #ANZ #austrac
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@yelgeb.bsky.social on the blistering double standard in prosecuting white collars v blue, and protecting corporate reputations
#auspol #ANZ #austrac
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A culture of leniency. Exposing wrongdoing or protecting wrongdoers? - Michael West
Corporate regulator ASIC lets crooked bankers walk free, and the notional anti-corruption commission ignores Robodebt.
michaelwest.com.au
October 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
ASIC doesn't prosecute bankers, or NACC the perpetrators of Robodebt.
@yelgeb.bsky.social on the blistering double standard in prosecuting white collars v blue, and protecting corporate reputations
#auspol #ANZ #austrac
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@yelgeb.bsky.social on the blistering double standard in prosecuting white collars v blue, and protecting corporate reputations
#auspol #ANZ #austrac
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Re: Broadcom + Open AI 10 Gigawatt ASIC deal, why are deals being negotiated in "gigawatts" now?
October 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Re: Broadcom + Open AI 10 Gigawatt ASIC deal, why are deals being negotiated in "gigawatts" now?
Now wonder ASIC clears a cool billion for the govt a year. Regulators tend to be better at charging fees than regulating #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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ASIC extortion. Charging 219% pa. for being five days late - Michael West
ASIC is supposed to protect consumers against scams. But who protects against their predatory practice of charging extorionate fees?
michaelwest.com.au
June 19, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Now wonder ASIC clears a cool billion for the govt a year. Regulators tend to be better at charging fees than regulating #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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Let me buy an LLM ASIC you cowards
AMD is acquiring Taalas. I can't overstate how exciting the next wave of hardware is going to be. This is the 90s 3D accelerator race all over again!
August 7, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Let me buy an LLM ASIC you cowards
8. make it FPGA
9. make it ASIC
9. make it ASIC
August 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
8. make it FPGA
9. make it ASIC
9. make it ASIC
ASIC has announced that they will be launching a review into the debt management and credit repair sector www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/n...
25-144MR ASIC probes debt management and credit repair services | ASIC
Fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.
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August 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
ASIC has announced that they will be launching a review into the debt management and credit repair sector www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/n...
ASIC ignores the signals on shonky comparison sites, First Guardian & other corporate scams. Gives talks. Bayonettes the dead - @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social #auspol
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Corporate watch-puppy ASIC is all bark and no bite - Michael West
More unhappy chapters are being added to the sorry saga that is ASIC, arriving late, avoiding the hard targets, bayonetting the wounded.
michaelwest.com.au
August 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
ASIC ignores the signals on shonky comparison sites, First Guardian & other corporate scams. Gives talks. Bayonettes the dead - @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social #auspol
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Happy Trans day of visibility from a Tiny Tapeout ASIC!
March 31, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Happy Trans day of visibility from a Tiny Tapeout ASIC!
This is the ACCURATE 2A application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) – a specialised device that excels in ultra-low current measurements.
At CERN, the ASIC is used as a front-end sensor interface in ionisation chambers for radiation monitoring.
At CERN, the ASIC is used as a front-end sensor interface in ionisation chambers for radiation monitoring.
October 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
This is the ACCURATE 2A application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) – a specialised device that excels in ultra-low current measurements.
At CERN, the ASIC is used as a front-end sensor interface in ionisation chambers for radiation monitoring.
At CERN, the ASIC is used as a front-end sensor interface in ionisation chambers for radiation monitoring.
Goldman Sachs employee Josh Frydenberg is trying to dictate policy to the Prime Minister (and holding a press conference?) It’s worth remembering he secretly deleted the key findings of the corruption inquiry into the nation’s corporate regulator. (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/asic-finding...
ASIC inquiry findings secretly deleted - The Klaxon
The Federal Government secretly deleted from the “review” into ASIC three-quarters of the findings about the $115,000-plus regulator boss James Shipton illegally charged taxpayers for personal “tax ad...
theklaxon.com.au
December 7, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Goldman Sachs employee Josh Frydenberg is trying to dictate policy to the Prime Minister (and holding a press conference?) It’s worth remembering he secretly deleted the key findings of the corruption inquiry into the nation’s corporate regulator. (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/asic-finding...
Pocock asks so when will you use these powers?
ASIC chair Joe Longo insists it’s “a high bar” to go to that length.
Pocock, very unhappy, reminds ASIC that ANZ are committing the same fucking illegal activities again as they did yrs ago, & walking away with massive bonuses.
ASIC chair Joe Longo insists it’s “a high bar” to go to that length.
Pocock, very unhappy, reminds ASIC that ANZ are committing the same fucking illegal activities again as they did yrs ago, & walking away with massive bonuses.
September 18, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Pocock asks so when will you use these powers?
ASIC chair Joe Longo insists it’s “a high bar” to go to that length.
Pocock, very unhappy, reminds ASIC that ANZ are committing the same fucking illegal activities again as they did yrs ago, & walking away with massive bonuses.
ASIC chair Joe Longo insists it’s “a high bar” to go to that length.
Pocock, very unhappy, reminds ASIC that ANZ are committing the same fucking illegal activities again as they did yrs ago, & walking away with massive bonuses.
Has anyone heard from Josh Frydenberg? Perhaps a welfare check is in order? (As Treasurer he secretly deleted the key findings of a probe into corruption at the very top of ASIC, ICYMI:)
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ASIC inquiry findings secretly deleted - The Klaxon
The Federal Government secretly deleted from the “review” into ASIC three-quarters of the findings about the $115,000-plus regulator boss James Shipton illegally charged taxpayers for personal “tax ad...
theklaxon.com.au
April 29, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Has anyone heard from Josh Frydenberg? Perhaps a welfare check is in order? (As Treasurer he secretly deleted the key findings of a probe into corruption at the very top of ASIC, ICYMI:)
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“ASIC’s preferred prosecutions are those when a company makes a mistake, realises it, puts its hand up, and the regulator acts all hairy-chested in kicking heads.” They won’t take on the big guys. The ASIC Chair is paid $858,160 by you. #auspol
Corporate watch-puppy ASIC is all bark and no bite - Michael West
More unhappy chapters are being added to the sorry saga that is ASIC, arriving late, avoiding the hard targets, bayonetting the wounded.
michaelwest.com.au
August 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
“ASIC’s preferred prosecutions are those when a company makes a mistake, realises it, puts its hand up, and the regulator acts all hairy-chested in kicking heads.” They won’t take on the big guys. The ASIC Chair is paid $858,160 by you. #auspol
With all the harm that’s been caused in Whyalla, the directors of GFG can’t be allowed to walk away without consequence. Jacqui Lambie has written to ASIC asking why there’s been no action to date … and insisted they investigate. 1/2 #justice #auspol
Whyalla mega-rescue leaves questions for watchdog ASIC - Michael West
While the ire over Whyalla’s struggling steel plant has centred on the billionaire owner, how was the situation allowed? Where was ASIC?
michaelwest.com.au
February 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
🚨 ASIC is investigasting the ASX, saying it will look into "governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group" 🚨
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25-103MR ASIC launches Inquiry into ASX | ASIC
Fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians.
asic.gov.au
June 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
🚨 ASIC is investigasting the ASX, saying it will look into "governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group" 🚨
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Another court loss for Clive Palmer!
On Friday the Federal Court dismissed Clive’s lawsuit against ex-ASIC chair James Shipton on grounds it had no prospects of success. Clive sued Shipton saying he engaged in “public misfeasance” b/c he lead an ASIC investigation into Clive 🙄
On Friday the Federal Court dismissed Clive’s lawsuit against ex-ASIC chair James Shipton on grounds it had no prospects of success. Clive sued Shipton saying he engaged in “public misfeasance” b/c he lead an ASIC investigation into Clive 🙄
March 30, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Another court loss for Clive Palmer!
On Friday the Federal Court dismissed Clive’s lawsuit against ex-ASIC chair James Shipton on grounds it had no prospects of success. Clive sued Shipton saying he engaged in “public misfeasance” b/c he lead an ASIC investigation into Clive 🙄
On Friday the Federal Court dismissed Clive’s lawsuit against ex-ASIC chair James Shipton on grounds it had no prospects of success. Clive sued Shipton saying he engaged in “public misfeasance” b/c he lead an ASIC investigation into Clive 🙄
"Toothless Tiger". ASIC buries coal fraud case, even pays directors' legal bills. A @sstephanietrann scoop
#auspol #terracom
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#auspol #terracom
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Dirty Rainbow: Govt picks up legal bills for TerraCom directors in coal fraud saga - Michael West
It was the biggest coal fraud in Australian history but ASIC buried the prosecution, contained it to Terracom and paid directors' legal bills.
michaelwest.com.au
August 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Toothless Tiger". ASIC buries coal fraud case, even pays directors' legal bills. A @sstephanietrann scoop
#auspol #terracom
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#auspol #terracom
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We just packed 237 of your projects into our most packed ASIC to date and submitted it for manufacture. Let’s take a look inside…
October 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We just packed 237 of your projects into our most packed ASIC to date and submitted it for manufacture. Let’s take a look inside…
Whyalla steel seizure a bold move by Peter Malinauskas - entree to Fed politics if he gets it right. But where is ASIC in all this asks Andrew Gardiner
#auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
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#auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
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Whyalla mega-rescue leaves questions for watchdog ASIC - Michael West
While the ire over Whyalla’s struggling steel plant has centred on the billionaire owner, how was the situation allowed? Where was ASIC?
michaelwest.com.au
February 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Whyalla steel seizure a bold move by Peter Malinauskas - entree to Fed politics if he gets it right. But where is ASIC in all this asks Andrew Gardiner
#auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
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As the govt junks its gambling reforms, we discover a $600m black hole in Sportsbet accounts
#foxtel #auspol #janus #asic #ato
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#foxtel #auspol #janus #asic #ato
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Sportsbet does Janus double-head job on ATO, ASIC, Labor - Michael West
As the Government junked its promise to reform gambling ads before the Election, Michael West looks at Sportsbets two faces.
michaelwest.com.au
February 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Good ol' same ol' ASIC. Tits on a bull.
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ASIC says it will take no action against MinRes and Chris Ellison
The corporate regulator had for the past two years been investigating share trading and historical governance issues at the diversified miner.
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September 1, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Good ol' same ol' ASIC. Tits on a bull.
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Amazing how you can be convicted of fraud in another country but no probs being an ASX company director. Then again Giuseppe Porcelli is pretty amazing. His story
#auspol #ASIC
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#auspol #ASIC
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ASX director Giuseppe Porcelli criminally convicted in Italy, gets prison pardon - Michael West
Vivacious ASX director and entrepreneur extraordinaire Giuseppe Porcelli, was found guilty of "Fraudulent Bankruptcy" in Italy. ASIC
michaelwest.com.au
April 20, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Amazing how you can be convicted of fraud in another country but no probs being an ASX company director. Then again Giuseppe Porcelli is pretty amazing. His story
#auspol #ASIC
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#auspol #ASIC
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