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Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... to see the detail on how this will drive early-stage demand for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel that could help free us up from relying on imported fossil fuels."

Structural reforms necessary despite global shocks: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... said, the emphasis on fuel security also became a much bigger part of the story. "The way we thought about cost-of-living help changed when the fuel tax cut became necessary, and we had to find almost $3 billion to fund it," he said. "Some good ideas ...

Iress names chief tech officer to lead AI transformation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... delivering this next phase." The technology platform recently partnered with global technology consultant Thoughtworks to help design data-driven features that reduce manual effort, improve adviser productivity and support new revenue opportunities for ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... added. Experts in financial services, such as financial advisers and accountants, will have their work cut out, scrambling to help clients get their affairs in order prior to several changes slated for mid-2027. Telford warns that business owners, investors ...

Foreign investors housing ban extended

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... existing investments prior to the start date to retain the 50% discount." The government said the reforms are expected to help around 75,000 Australians enter the housing market over the next decade, while also redirecting investment toward new housing ...

ASIC to receive $10m in FY27 to improve MIS supervision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... collapses," SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said. "It's also crucial that the government fast-track long-promised reforms to help Australians to get more safe guidance and advice from their own super fund - those tools are crucial to keep consumers ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... work-related expense deductions. This will deliver 6.2 million workers an average tax benefit of $205 for 2026/27. "This will help workers cut back on paperwork and save them time and money at tax time. The ATO estimates the measure will collectively ...

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... and details of rollover relief for restructuring. "These reforms will make the tax system fairer and more sustainable, and help fund tax cuts as well as the essential services Australians rely on," he added. In the lead up to Budget night, Chalmers sold ...

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... pressures. "[The government] is taking decisive action in the Budget to boost housing supply, make our tax system fairer to help more Australians into homeownership and build on our work over the last four years to build more houses," Chalmers said. ...

TelstraSuper-Aware Super merger complete

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... organisations. "We are thrilled to welcome TelstraSuper members to Aware Super and excited at the opportunities ahead to help them achieve their best possible retirement." Stewart also thanked the board of TelstraSuper, the executives and broader team ...