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Aware questioned on bonuses

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021
... sure we are competitive, that we are able to attract, retain and motivate staff," Stewart said. However, committee chair Liberal MP Tim Wilson was not totally satisfied with the explanation. "The bonuses that you're being paid are more than the entire ...

Funds grilled despite record returns

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021
... AustralianSuper chief executive Ian Silk and Cbus chief executive Justin Arter appeared before the committee, chaired by Liberal MP Tim Wilson today. The funds both reported record returns for the 2021 financial year, with Cbus returning 19.34% in its ...

Your Future, Your Super passes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021
... Deborah O'Neill passionately opposed the reforms this morning. "How could it be that someone who calls themselves a Liberal could vote for this bill, could bring into this chamber a bill, which contains in it a provision to enable the Australian ...

What COVID-19 did to super brand

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... identify an "enemy" to educate the public on why super is needed and why its safety is under attack. While Madigan did name Liberal MP Tim Wilson as someone attacking super, and especially industry super, she said it was essential that the discussion ...

Labor to push for YFYS stapling amendments

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
Stapling is expected to be the thorn in the Liberals' side when the Your Future, Your Super bill hits parliament next week, as shadow treasurer Stephen Jones digs his heels in on the start date and exclusions for members in hazardous occupations. ...

Labor won't support YFYS Bill in current form

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... Legislation released its final report on YFYS reforms yesterday, a week later than initially planned. In the meantime, the Liberal government has released draft regulation for the reforms, incorporating two of the many demands from the industry: inclusion ...

Senate report on YFYS reforms delayed

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2021
... funds await specifics ahead of the proposed July 1 start date. The senate economics legislation committee, chaired by Liberal senator Slade Brockman, was tasked with producing the report on February 18. The due date was set for today, April 22. Senator ...

O'Dwyer joins Barrenjoey

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 APR 2021
... non-executive director of Home Consortium and recently joined the board of EQT. She was previously spent nine years as the Liberal member for Higgins. In 2016 she was appointed as minister for revenue and financial services before moving to minister ...

ISA chief economist departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
... core interest of financial and macroeconomic modelling of capital markets," Anthony told Financial Standard. Yesterday, Liberal Member of Parliament J ason Falinski accused Industry Super Holdings (ISH) of funding the national broadcaster ABC's chief ...

Kelly O'Dwyer joins EQT board

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
... chair the board risk committee and join as a member of the board audit committee. O'Dwyer spent nine years as the Liberal party member for Higgins and was appointed the minister for revenue and financial services in July 2016 during which time the ...