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Chalmers sworn in as treasurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
Australia's new treasurer has been sworn in this morning following Labor's victory in the federal election. The weekend's result also sees the departure of Jane Hume as minister for financial services, superannuation, and the digital economy. Treasury ...

AvSuper, Commonwealth Super Corporation explore merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2022
... approval and passage of legislation, with the government having approved the signing of the MoU prior to the federal election being called, the funds said. CSC is home to about 500,000 members and $60 billion in funds under management, while AvSuper ...

Reserve Bank lifts cash rate target

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022
... extent of future interest rate increases." This also marks the first time interest rates have been raised during a federal election campaign since 2007. Responding to the RBA's decision, the Labor Party said "it's harder than ever to make ends ...

RBA weighs controversial pre-election rate rise

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2022
Just over two weeks before the federal election, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will make a decision on interest rates which could have huge political implications. At present, underlying inflation is well above the RBA's target band and most economists ...

Real unemployment far higher than ABS claims: Roy Morgan

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2022
... in part-time employment will need to work more hours to compensate for inflationary impacts. With the upcoming Federal election, the findings called on a major party to properly tackle Australia's long-term problem of high labour under-utilisation.

Tax, welfare reform on election agenda

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
... Society on a new report highlighting reforms that could make the tax and welfare systems fairer ahead of the federal election. The report examines three options for helping families and individuals at risk of deep poverty and financial stress. The lowest ...

Not enough Budget for women: Industry

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
... measure should be introduced without further delay, calling on both major parties to commit to it ahead of the Federal Election. While the Budget does include measures aimed at increasing women's participation in the workforce, including making the paid ...

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
... compliance". Many in the advice industry see the backflip as politically motivated and timely ahead of the May federal election. The Association of Financial Advisers chief executive Phil Anderson said in terms of the changes to the draft terms of reference ...

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 ...