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Morrison government names new chair of Foreign Investment Review Board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022
Bruce Miller has been appointed as chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a five-year period. Miller has spent over 30 years of his career in the Australian government, covering senior positions in the Department of Foreign Affairs ...

Recession-style policy but no recession: Grattan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022
... is not the economic environment in which governments would typically be spending in this way. So why is the Morrison government spending as though it is in a recession or crisis, as the effects of the pandemic fade away and with unemployment so low? ...

Federal Budget delivers nothing on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
... five years to encourage investment in affordable and reliable power is a "good first step." "However, the Morrison government's focus on low-carbon emitting technologies and measures is not a long-term sustainable solution," UNGCNA head of programmes ...

War in Ukraine sparks defence spend

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... through to managing the environment and supporting our farmers," Price said. "This investment reinforces the Morrison Government's commitment to growing space capability here at home so we can remain safe and secure, and create important economic opportunities. ...

Excise tax, super top budget worries

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... change to address these inequities." However, Dean points out that as this is a pre-election budget, while the Morrison government might not have the will to consider super on parental leave, it could become an election issue as groups, such as ISA continue ...

Greater independence for TPB

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022
... of the TPB review. "In accordance with recommendation 3.2 of the review of the Tax Practitioners Board, the Morrison government has taken steps to continue to enhance the TPB's independence, fostering trust and confidence in the regulation of tax practitioners," ...

Hume, Bragg address Blockchain Week

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
... market licensing regime for crypto exchanges and introducing custody arrangements for crypto exchanges. "The Morrison government wants to make sure that consumers can trust the exchanges they use to buy crypto. Crypto values will go up and down. The ...

Digital economy regulation consultation opens

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
The Morrison government is seeking public feedback on regulatory frameworks for automated decision making (ADM) and artificial intelligence (AI). Minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy Jane Hume said it's estimated that ...

Government adds to FRAA leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
The chair of law firm Allens has been appointed to the Financial Regulator Assessment Authority by the Morrison government. Fiona Crosbie becomes a member of the FRAA from March 21, appointed for a period ending 14 September 2026. The FRAA is the independent ...

Super funds drop Russian assets

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022
... Senator Jane Hume released a joint statement requesting that super funds review their Russian investments. "The Morrison government is today confirming its strong expectation that Australian superannuation funds will review their investment portfolios ...