The performance of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with particular reference to:

1. ASIC's enabling legislation, and whether there are any barriers preventing ASIC from fulfilling its legislative responsibilities and obligations;
2. the accountability framework to which ASIC is subject, and whether this needs to be strengthened;
3. the workings of ASIC's collaboration, and working relationships, with other regulators and law enforcement bodies;
4. ASIC's complaints management policies and practices;
5. the protections afforded by ASIC to corporate and private whistleblowers; and
6. any related matters.