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Jones to prioritise CSLR legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones flagged he will prioritise the passage of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) laws in a bid to strengthen consumer protections. "Right now, there are around 2000 cases on hold with the Australian Financial ...

Super a big national advantage: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
Addressing the Conference of Major Super Funds in Melbourne this morning, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the superannuation system is one of the reasons he feels optimistic about the future of the economy, though remained realistic about possible challenges ...

Spotlight shines brighter on climate reporting: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2023
... pulled parts of their climate and responsible investment reportage from their websites," she said. Last December federal treasurer Jim Chalmers opened a consultation on developing a climate risk disclosure framework for Australia. "This internationally-aligned ...

NSW Premier promises 'future fund' for children

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2023
... accounts only created for newborns from 2024 onward. It's estimated there's about 974,000 kids under 10 in NSW today. Treasurer Matt Kean said the Kids Future Fund was an investment in the dreams and aspirations of the children of the State. "We know ...

FPA voices concern on proposed CSLR, FAR laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
... environment." As previously reported by Financial Standard, the FAR and CSLR were recently introduced to Parliament by assistant treasurer Stephen Jones. The updated FAR legislation aims to prevent misconduct that may harm consumers and the financial ...

Senate inquiry to scrutinise proposed franking credit rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
... government's proposed changes to franking credits, which target share buybacks and capital raisings. In February, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No.1) Bill ...

Government introduces FAR, CSLR Bills

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... Financial Accountability Regime and Compensation Scheme of Last Resort have been introduced to Parliament by Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones. The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) Bill 2023 aims to promote accountability and responsible behaviour ...

Expect more greenwashing action: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... greenwashing against four entities. "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 ...

Unindexed cap forecast to impact 500k people

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... the proposal, Plato Investment Management explained not indexing the cap is an "enormous flaw." "It is perplexing the Treasurer has indicated this cap will not be indexed over time," said Plato managing director Don Hamson. Hamson explained that with ...

Chalmers' promise to end super wars foiled by criticism

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
Last month, Treasurer Jim Chalmers pledged to end the super wars, but opposition to proposed super tax changes suggest a resolution is unlikely. Opposition leader Peter Dutton stated that he's "dead against" the government's proposed tax changes ...