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Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

... who are not given access to the NDIS. "This work already has $6 billion allocated to it by earlier decisions of National Cabinet," he said. "... this will see us rebuild systems that used to be there for people with less significant support needs in ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... tax reform in the Budget - how much we can do in May depends on fiscal considerations, international developments and Cabinet deliberations," he said. Chalmers added that the current tax system is "outdated" and weighs on younger Australians. He said ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

Newly appointed Opposition leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his shadow cabinet, promoting Tim Wilson from the industrial relations portfolio to the position of shadow treasurer. Taylor became the leader of the Opposition after winning a Liberal Party ...

Chalmers says tax reform coming, but offers no detail

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025

... Economic Reform Roundtable's point of view, they wanted to make sure that any future tax reforms - which are a matter for the Cabinet - are consistent with three principles. The first one, that it deliver a fair go for working people and young people. ...

Leaders push for overseas skills recognition

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025

... across borders. Migration System Review chair and former secretary of Treasury and the department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Martin Parkinson said the reforms should be a "political and economic no-brainer". "Everyone here, citizen, resident or ...

Productivity Commission recommends corporate tax cut

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025

... government to make a clear public commitment to reducing regulatory burdens, and ensure new regulatory proposals face greater Cabinet and Parliamentary scrutiny. "Government and regulators need to bring a growth mindset to new proposals for regulation ...

Treasury welcomes new leader

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025

... Wilkinson will replace Steven Kennedy, who is taking on a new role of Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Both have been appointed to a five-year term. Kennedy has served as Treasury Secretary since September 2019. Wilkinson ...

Australia can lead energy transition, climate investing: Panel

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025

... Summit Asia Pacific heard, as the US ditches ESG initiatives and sheds any trace of climate-related references in its cabinet. One of Trump's first moves when he assumed office was to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement. The rejection of the ...

Sydney to host global superannuation summit

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025

... super funds' investments in the US are projected to reach US$1 trillion. The delegation also heard from two former Trump Cabinet Secretaries, three state governors, and several "leading investment and business leaders" to gain insight into the new administration's ...

Budget 2024: Additional $11.3bn promised for housing

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

... national housing agreement, which would otherwise have run out." Earlier this week, the Prime Minister convened national cabinet where premiers and chief ministers backed the new measures in the Budget to help Australians build, rent and buy. The new ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | 12:42PM

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 | 12:34PM

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 | 12:17PM

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 | 12:29PM

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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