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Productivity growth is 'going from bad to worse': PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The latest quarterly productivity review released by the Productivity Commission (PC) found growth in hours worked remains strong (0.9% increase over the quarter, 2.2% increase over the year). "The accounting is straightforward: the value of goods and ...

Former ASFA COO joins housing fund manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... manager to deliver sustainable and affordable housing opportunities through partnerships with developers, builders, government, community housing providers and investors while generating strong, resilient returns. He joins from HOPE Housing Fund Management ...

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... enabling dense satellite networks that support broadband, Earth observation and secure communications. At the same time, government and defence spending provides a durable demand floor for the sector," he added. "MOON can serve as a targeted allocation ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... aged care is more privatised. "In the US and Canada, it's like private pay, so the tenant pays, there's no government involvement, and secondly, it's like a monthly rent, and then extra if you need care, so we like that, because it's ...

CALI seeks life insurers exemption from lead generation ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... generation to not be swept up into a blanket ban designed to address misconduct in other parts of the financial system. The government recently consulted on prescribing certain lead generation activities as a type of financial service, where those activities ...

Betashares launches Australian bond ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... to a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated investment grade bonds, including Commonwealth and state government securities, government related bonds and corporate debt. The launch comes amid renewed investor interest in fixed income ...

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... or using adverse genetic testing results in their underwriting decisions," Mulino said. "This reform delivers on the government's commitment to balance access to affordable life insurance with the health and wellbeing of Australians." Stakeholders have ...

Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
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. "Australian Unity is progressing a strategic review ...

US proposes fresh tariffs on Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... Australia had failed to stop goods made with forced labour from entering markets. The Trump administration said Australian government policies and practices had failed to enforce a ban on slavery, which made it difficult for US businesses to compete. ...

Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... 0.5% in the March quarter. This growth includes elevated spending on electricity, gas and other fuels (up 11.7%) as government rebates ceased, raising out-of-pocket expenditure for households. Household spending on essential goods and services increased ...
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