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.