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Budget delivers surplus, with a catch

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... 2022-23, the first in 15 years, but structural deficit challenges continue to pose a threat to long-term fiscal stability. Treasurer Jim Chalmers touted the surplus and smaller deficits compared with recent budgets. "We are now forecasting a small surplus ...

Funding boosts ASIC greenwashing remit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... government's crackdown on protecting investors against investment scams and other misconduct from product issuers. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers bolstered ASIC enforcement activity against greenwashing in the sustainable investing sector, pledging ...

Jones calls for taxonomy to clarify greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023
Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones said that without a sustainable finance taxonomy, regulators will only be able to catch the "most egregious" examples of greenwashing in Australia. Speaking at the Australian Council ...

Payday super to boost retirement savings for millions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... easier for employees to keep track of their payments, and harder for them to be exploited by disreputable employers," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "The change will particularly benefit those in lower paid, casual and insecure work who are more likely ...

March inflation drops to 7%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... note, inflation for services also increased to 6.1% from 5.5% in the December quarter, the highest level since 2001. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the latest ABS data confirms that inflation has passed its peak and is beginning to moderate. While inflation ...

RBA appointments prompt debate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) yesterday, which made 51 recommendations including the creation of a dual board, Treasurer Jim Chalmers appointed Ross and Rubin each for a five-year term to replace outgoing members Wendy Craik and Mark Barnaba. "They ...

Slash proposed tax rate for high super balances: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... should be given to aligning the new measure to existing superannuation and taxation laws as much as possible," she said. Treasurer Jim Chalmers floated the changes in late February to bring the headline tax rate to 30% from 15% for superannuation balances ...

Review calls for Reserve Bank overhaul

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023
... weighted in favour of external members to reduce influence of internal members, the review reads. It's expected that treasurer Jim Chalmers will name two external board members today. Interestingly, it's been recommended that the governor not ...

RBA reforms require bipartisan support: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers intends to gain full support from all sides of politics before implementing the changes recommended by the panel tasked with reviewing the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Chalmers told a press conference yesterday that he will ...

Government divulges vision for superannuation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones has detailed a three-pronged approach to superannuation reform that will forge national consensus, shift the focus from savings to retirement income, and elevate service standards ...