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Key Budget measure won't help economy: Academic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
... likely fuel further rises in the cost of living," he said. "The pursuit of this agenda is exacerbated by Australia's short election cycle which does not encourage governments to consider the long-term impacts of their decisions." He said serious structural ...

Experienced advisers in education limbo

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... about some advisers putting their study on hold. "We have advocated for this matter to be resolved prior to the federal election to give advisers as much certainty as possible," he said. "For those who are close to completion, or have at least made good ...

Mixed reviews for advice industry reviewer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2022
... release of the QAR's final report as "delay tactics". "Unless Ms Levy announces her recommendations this side of the election and the minister accepts them this side of the election it will be more than likely a political stunt to 'calm the waters' ...

Action on super gap slow, small

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
... Superannuation Trustees (AIST) was lobbying government to mandate super be paid on paid maternity leave. Going into this year's election, it is still lobbying for that same thing. As is Industry Super Australia. To mark International Women's Day 2022 ...

Advisers cautious of election promises

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... digital economy Jane Hume made some timely promises on day one of the AIA Adviser Summit in the lead up to the federal election, which is slated to take place before the end of May. Hume proposed introducing principles-based measures that can remove ...

Hume pledges less red tape for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
The Liberal Party is promising major changes to the financial advice industry ahead of the federal election, ones that will overhaul compliance, costs, and education standards. Senator Jane Hume promoted the idea of deregulating the advice industry ...

Super baby bonus proposed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 FEB 2022
... removal has bipartisan support and the legislation containing the measure was tabled late last year. "With the federal election due in the coming months, there are only a handful of days left to ensure this critical reform is passed in time for the proposed ...

Inflation to persist in 2022: Aviva

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
... longer-term public sector investment projects in the pipeline, and a boost in federal spending ahead of the next federal election, which is expected to take place around May. As the pandemic fades, coupled with strong growth and persistent inflation ...

Shoddy exam feedback fuels adviser stress

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021
... yet to pass the exam or had already unwillingly left the industry, Hume's salvo in the lead up to the 2022 federal election could be a little too late. Senator Jane Hume was contacted for this article.

Labor pledges calm in superannuation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
Labor promises that superannuation will not be hotly contested in the upcoming federal election, vowing that if it comes to power in 2022 it will not introduce major changes. Shadow minister Stephen Jones pledged more stability and less uncertainty ...