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CareSuper chief member officer to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
... former national secretary of the Australian Services Union and former vice president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. He has also previously served on the board of CareSuper. Meanwhile, Davy was the chief executive of Quadrant Super and Tasplan ...

Coalition's super on PPL plan 'deeply worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025
... that women are being asked to choose between financial security now and in retirement?" The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) also spoke out against the move, saying it represents a large hit on working women and their families. In addition to ...

Dutton doubles down on 'super for housing' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... Made in Australia by scrapping legislated production tax credits for critical minerals and green hydrogen projects. SA Unions said the move threatens future business investment in Australian manufacturing. "Dutton continues the legacy of Liberal leaders ...

ART appoints chief commercial officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
... officer, Mckay is responsible for delivering ART's services to corporate, institutions, the Queensland government and unions, regional and small-business customer segments and ART's payroll distribution platform, Beam. Before taking on the acting ...

Senate calls to overhaul super fund boards

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025
... superannuation boards. "This is a misguided effort from the chair to undermine the representation of employees, through trade unions, and Australian industry, through employer groups, on profit to member ('industry') superannuation fund boards." ...

Cbus faces fresh investigation over fund expenditure practices

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
... from Cbus said it noted APRA's intention to review historic strategic expenditures, including partnership payments to unions and employer groups. "The issues raised by APRA continue to be addressed as part of a rectification plan, published today ...

Coalition members call for superannuation guarantee reform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... beg for a pay rise, they should have to raid their own retirement to get a pay rise..." The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) responded to the Coalition members' comments, presenting costings that estimated their plan would deprive the average ...

Cbus lacks stringent director, expenditure policies: Deloitte

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
... interest, Deloitte also noted that the potential conflicts of interest that could arise from directors' affiliation with unions or specific employers are not recorded in Cbus' Register of Relevant Interests and Relevant Duties. It recommended ...

Swan hits back at Bragg: 'That's wrong of you'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... accountability. I've said that on numerous occasions." Swan was also questioned over payments amounting to around $2.3 million to unions, implying that the fund was paying the union or its members. Swan disagreed with that statement, saying the fund ...

Australian Unity offloads banking business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... in deposits. Australian Unity said the evolution of banking in Australia has placed increased demands on smaller credit unions and mutual banks to operate and remain competitive. It said increased investment would be required, particularly in the digital ...