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AI, corporate tax, skilled workers key to productivity: PC

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025

... Danielle Wood said: "If we could boost growth from its current level to its historic average, adult Australian full-time workers would be at least $14,000 a year better off by 2035." "Productivity growth happens when we improve our skills, technology ...

Financial services workers earn 12% pay rise

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025

... $280,000. Financial planners from Queensland and Victoria can make between $90,000 and $130,000. More broadly, New South Wales workers have an average annual salary of $143,800 compared to the national average or $141,900. About 22% of the state earns ...

Lendlease acquires 175 Liverpool Street

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2025

... construction operations in the US, UK and Asia. Last May, the group announced that as part of the restructure, some 3000 workers will be made redundant. It recently finalised its joint venture with The Crown Estate, selling six of its UK development ...

Stop delaying Payday Super laws, says SMC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 15 JUL 2025

... introduced and passed, the more time and certainty it will give businesses and the super payment system to prepare - so all workers can get paid their super on time and in full. "Payday super will not only stamp out unpaid super - it'll put nearly $8000 ...

Superannuation is Australia's 'productivity engine': ASFA

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 14 JUL 2025

... there is more to be done, she added, noting that the productivity conversation "must dare to go beyond the 'bosses versus workers' narrative." Some key areas to increase productivity include reducing regulatory volatility for long-term investment vehicles ...

Major airport lands TelstraSuper as new investor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2025

... design and functionality." JFK Airport currently sees more than 60 million passengers a year, employs close to 150,000 workers, and generates more than US$33 billion in sales. The redevelopment is expected to add a further 15,000 jobs.

Cbus Super makes key ESG hire

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025

... With over 10 years of experience in sustainable finance, Wynter joins the industry fund serving building and construction workers after a nine-month break. Previously, she was the head of ESG research for Australia and New Zealand at UBS, where she led ...

Hollywood actors lobby pension fund to dump fossil fuels

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025

... Science. There are currently about 65,000 members in the SAG-AFTRA fund, however the union represents more than 160,000 workers. The open letter has been signed by some of the biggest names in film and television, including Don Cheadle, Mark Ruffalo ...

Group insurance premiums paid by super funds up 7%

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025

... at $2.43 a week at age 20, climbs steadily to a peak of $8.78 by age 55, and eases slightly to $6.48 by 65. High-risk workers, however, face steeper premiums from the start - $3.47 a week at age 20 - peaking at $12.09 by 55. Premium value - the amount ...

Productivity woes endure in March quarter

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2025

... said that productivity is the government's primary focus. Chalmers said that boosting productivity is about empowering workers, not undermining their rights, and making the most of Australia's human capital. He said the government has a role in getting ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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