Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 1 - 10 of 97 results for "Opposition Leader"

Coalition appoints shadow assistant treasurer, financial services minister

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... minister for financial services in Luke Howarth, while Andrew Bragg takes on the portfolio of home ownership. Opposition leader Peter Dutton unveiled a shakeup of his frontbench yesterday, delegating Howarth the dual roles. Howarth was previously the ...

Chalmers' promise to end super wars foiled by criticism

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... pledged to end the super wars, but opposition to proposed super tax changes suggest a resolution is unlikely. Opposition leader Peter Dutton stated that he's "dead against" the government's proposed tax changes and will repeal them at the next ...

Labor MP savages government's superannuation record

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022
... superannuation and investors to rebuild the economy. He also relayed a message given to him this morning by opposition leader Anthony Albanese, which was of stability and security, particularly for Australian retirees so that they can enjoy a dignified ...

Labor promises cheap childcare, climate action

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2022
In his reply to the 2022 Federal Budget, opposition leader Anthony Albanese has promised cheaper childcare and an investment in renewable energy. Like Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Albanese focused much of his Budget reply speech on the cost of living. ...

Opposition in opposition: Labor responds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has unsurprisingly spoken out against the Morrison government's federal budget, saying it has failed to create much needed jobs. Taking to Twitter, Albanese said: "Being a leader means taking responsibility - in the ...

Labor stands by super

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has called out an "unholy coalition" attacking superannuation. In a speech in Brisbane on Wednesday, Albanese stepped up to bat for the super system, labelling those questioning the legislated rise in the superannuation ...

Budget 2019-20: Social media reacts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... back on track. https://t.co/7FEXCNAMKp pic.twitter.com/M6Dg2YfwBi - Liberal Party (@LiberalAus) April 2, 2019 Opposition Leader Bill Shorten was not impressed. After six years of cuts and chaos, the Liberals have no plan for the future. Just the same ...

Negative gearing reforms not a panacea: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2019
... etc.) exceed the income earned from renting the property. The loss can be offset against future capital gains. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten recently announced that no decisions would be made regarding changes to existing negative gearing and capital ...

Labor pledges tougher unpaid super penalties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018
... the power to recoup unpaid superannuation from employers and possibly take the matter to the Federal Court. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced the proposals on Twitter, stating the ALP will "make universal superannuation part of the National Employment ...

Women in Super ramps up "Make Super Fair" campaign

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2018
Women in Super (WIS) caps the year with a new video campaign addressing gender inequality in super. Speaking at the member luncheon last week, NSW state chair Lata McNulty gave an update on WIS activities in recent months, including the 'Make Super ...
PREVIOUS
NEXT