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Jones flags drafting of Tranche 2 legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... Jones said Tranche 2 of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms remains a priority before he bows out of politics but fell short of confirming when the draft bill will see the light of day. Jones told a recent media event that Tranche ...

One more vote needed for $3m super tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
... being misleading in defending the Bill. "As if to prove incontrovertibly the Div 296 extra tax on super balances is about politics and not policy, Treasurer Jim Chalmers offered stymie debit and credit card surcharges by linking it to the passing of ...

Jones instigates CSLR review, levy hits $70m

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... the scheme remains sustainable into the future for consumers and for the industry," Jones said as he prepares to exit politics. "Taking care of consumers is the focus of the scheme, it's the focus of the Albanese Government and it will be the focus ...

Financial services minister Stephen Jones to retire from politics

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
Labor frontbencher, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones is retiring from politics and will not contest the upcoming federal election. Jones spent 15 years as the member for Whitlam - covering Illawarra and the Southern ...

Financial services deregulation boosts economy by $2bn: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... the system. If the major parties do not commit to a holistic, evidence-based tax review, the FSC calls on both sides of politics to rule out changes to superannuation taxes," he said.

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
... problematic relationship [with China], and of course, we have a problematic relationship with the US, particularly as US politics becomes less stable in the event of a Trump administration, for example," he said. Another major criticism about AUKUS is ...

Wollemi Capital appoints former state Treasurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... Wollemi co-founder and co-chief executive Paul Hunyor praised Kean's advocacy for action on climate during his time in politics. "For a long time, Matt has been one of the most sensible, pragmatic and passionate advocates in this country for the protection ...

Trump victory will jostle trade war, interest rates: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... "I don't have a strong conviction around this Trump II scenario coming to pass, particularly given how dynamic US politics and markets currently are. But I think the considerations are important to throw into the portfolio management mix," he said. ...

Former AMP Capital research lead joins family office

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
... began his investment career in property as an analyst at Macquarie Capital in 2003. He later shifted his focus to federal politics, where he worked as a political advisor in the Howard government before joining the Property Council of Australia after ...

AIST, ISA detail advocacy body to come of merger

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
... focused on protecting and growing their savings," AIST and ISA said. "The new body will be member-centric and above party politics." ISA said its policy and advocacy staff will join the new organisation and advised it will continue to run the joint marketing ...