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Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
The government has opened consultation on a review of corporate whistleblowing laws in Australia to ensure they are working to effectively protect whistleblowers. The consultation also considers financial incentives for whistleblowers. Currently the ...

Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has urged the federal government reject proposals that would expand funding responsibility for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to Australians in APRA-regulated superannuation funds, arguing the costs should ...

ASIC cannot afford to stand still: Longo

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... ability to maintain its current enforcement program," he said, noting the regulator is engaging with Treasury and the government on the issue. Longo also called for greater resourcing across the broader enforcement system, arguing that increased criminal ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... energy-saving measures, Marcos rolled out a four-day work week and imposed limitations on air-conditioning usage for government workers. He recently suspended fuel tax excise on liquified petroleum gas and kerosene and implemented temporary work-from-home ...

CSLR levy must be directed towards bad actors: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... financial product, and as a result have fallen victim to poor advice and/or product failure." Burgess also said the government should share CSLR funding responsibility, a suggestion echoed by the Council of Australian Life Insurers. "It is unreasonable ...

Old settings for TPD 'no longer fit': APRA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... diagnose the issues through thematic reviews, bring all relevant parties to the table and engage in discussions with government and other agencies on where there may be constraints and where change may be needed. APRA is working closely with CALI to ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... in March, electricity prices grew 22.5% higher compared to a year ago following the expiry of Commonwealth and state government rebates, while rents and new dwelling construction also continued to drive housing inflation higher. Underlying inflationary ...

Cbus pushes for lead generator ban

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... product-pushing masquerading as genuine financial advice," he said. The fund has lodged a submission to the federal government's consultation on curbing lead generation activity, calling for both a ban on superannuation lead generation and restrictions ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
APRA's funding levy will rise by 4.2% to $253.3 million for the 2027 financial year, Treasury estimates show, with superannuation funds expected to cover one third of this charge. Split across the sectors it regulates, APRA apportioned $81.2 million ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... of the capital gains tax (CGT) discount announced on Budget night, Inwood said that is perhaps "the best thing" the government can do for financial advice businesses. "Every rich person in Australia and now every person [running] a company is ringing ...