Spender criticises Labor's 'lack of urgency' on advice reformsBY ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025 12:51PM Independent member for Wentworth Allegra Spender said declining adviser numbers is a fundamental issue that needs an "urgent fix", while the CSLR is a "textbook case of moral hazard." Related News |
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