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Menopause: The silent economic crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
For most of us, women's reproductive concerns remain taboo in the workplace. However, with menopause estimated to be robbing women of at least $17 billion in retirement, calls for mandated menopause leave are growing. It's commonly accepted ...

Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
The four-day workweek wave has hit Australian shores and its many advocates believe it can play a major role in closing the gender pay gap in retirement. This month, Labor and Greens senators backed a recommendation by the Senate work and care committee ...

Giving hope: Recent regulatory wins

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
Recent developments in Australia have brought some positive changes for advancing women's rights and gender equality. In recent time, the government has taken concrete steps towards creating a more equitable society, implementing initiatives aimed at ...

Spotlight shines brighter on climate reporting: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2023
Asset owners must be mindful of increasing regulatory and legislative pressures that will soon sharpen their ability to provide quality and accurate climate disclosure reports, according to an expert. FS Sustainability managing editor Rachel Alembakis ...

QIC files plans for $750m sustainable development

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2023
... will serve as a connector to future developments, including Queen's Wharf Brisbane, while complimenting the Albert Street 'green spine' urban renewal project envisioned by Brisbane City Council, Brown said. The 'green spine' project seeks to transform ...

Centuria adds to glasshouse portfolio

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
Centuria Capital Group has secured a 20-hectare tomato glasshouse facility in New South Wales on behalf of its agriculture fund from an unnamed family office. The transaction is CAF's third off-market glasshouse acquisition in just over six months ...

Expect more greenwashing action: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... "Reliable disclosure practices are vital to a well-functioning market," Longo said. "The treasurer has spoken about attracting green capital to Australia as the world decarbonises. This can only happen if Australia's market is reliable and transparent ...

Blue Orbit operations chief resigns

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... this time. Bearman called his time at Blue Orbit - founded in 2018 by Randall, Megan Talmage, Julie Andrews, and Damien Green - an enjoyable and challenging journey. "The most important thing is I have again worked with amazing people. Thank you to Adam ...

ART appoints new board, investment committee members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... Debelle has been appointed as an external advisor to the ART investment committee. Debelle also serves as a director at global green energy company Fortescue Future Industries and previously chaired the climate change working group of the Australian ...

Mercer embroiled in greenwashing allegations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023
Setting a precedent, the corporate watchdog has taken Mercer Superannuation Australia to court for alleged greenwashing conduct. Mercer marketed the Sustainable Plus options, available in the Mercer Super Trust (MST), as suitable for members who "are ...