Australian Securities and Investments Commission
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| Formed | 1 July 1998 |
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| Dissolved | Australian Securities Commission |
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Employees | 1,656 (2018–19) |
| Minister responsible | |
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| Parent department | Treasury |
| Website | asic |
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is an independent commission of the Australian Government tasked as the national corporate regulator. ASIC's role is to regulate company and financial services and enforce laws to protect Australian consumers, investors and creditors. ASIC, which reports to the treasurer, was established on 1 July 1998 following recommendations from the Wallis Inquiry.