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Sarah Court Named ASIC Chair, Becoming First Woman to Lead Regulator

The government frames the insider appointment as continuity for a tougher enforcement posture.

Overview

  • Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed Court’s elevation from deputy chair, praising her record for strengthening enforcement and investigations.
  • Most reports state a five‑year term starting July 1, though one report and comments from Court refer to a June 1 start.
  • Under Joe Longo and Court, ASIC reported a step‑up in action, with 252 investigations in 2024/25 compared with 168 the previous year.
  • Court, a former ACCC commissioner and Australian Government Solicitor lawyer, has emphasized action against misleading pricing and corporate misconduct.
  • Longo said ASIC will be in capable hands under Court, as her appointment adds to a cohort of women leading key economic institutions.