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Super tax break changes open for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... Imposition Bill 2023 - cover APRA-regulated funds, self-managed super funds, and exempt public sector schemes. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that the "modest adjustment to apply after the next election will affect only a handful of people". "The 0.5% of ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... Carer Payment. "This is about putting the right incentives in place to get more Australians into work," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "We want to make sure the stepping stones are in place to enable more Australians to take up a job or work more hours." ...

Treasury consults on PwC-linked reforms

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... biggest crackdown on tax agent misconduct in Australian history. Commenting on the consultation opening, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Albanese government is taking a strong stance against blatant misconduct in the tax advice industry. "The PwC scandal ...

Treasury names new ASIC commissioners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... and for maintaining the integrity of Australia's financial system. I look forward to working with them." Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: "On behalf of the Albanese Government, I thank outgoing commissioners Danielle Press, Sean Hughes and Karen Chester ...

Government cracks down following PwC scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... rebuild people's faith in the systems and structures that keep our tax system and capital markets strong," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a joint statement with the finance minister, attorney general and assistant treasurer. "We're also cracking down ...

Should wealthy Aussies use super to fund aged care?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
... superannuation funds being written out in bequests. That doesn't square," Jones said. While Anika Wells and Treasurer Jim Chalmers are setting out to investigate various solutions, Jones concluded that he doesn't think superannuation can be carved ...

Michele Bullock to be next RBA governor

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced this morning Michele Bullock will take over as Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor from Philip Lowe in September. Chalmers said the government is proud to announce the ninth governor ...

RBA deputy governor joins Westpac

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... uncertainty around RBA governor Phillip Lowe's position as the end of his term draws near. Last month, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said a government consultation had opened and Lowes' possible reappointment would be decided by the end of July. When ...

Cheques to wind down by 2030: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... could soon be a thing of the past following government plans to wind down outdated methods like cheques. Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down a five-point strategic plan yesterday in front of the Australian Banking Association and said the vision is to ...

Fitch gives Labor budget AAA rating

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... the structural pressures on the budget, including through its responsible revenue measures. In response, Treasurer Jim Chalmers called the rating a "resounding endorsement" of the government's economic and fiscal strategy. "Our responsible budget management ...