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MetLife chair Geoff Brunsdon retires after 13 years

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... MetLife said Wakefield-Evans is a highly respected and experienced non-executive director of significant ASX-listed, government and private companies. She is also an M&A and equity capital markets lawyer with extensive governance experience. "MetLife ...

Government consults on options to improve performance test

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
The government is seeking feedback on alternative superannuation performance test designs after criticism about unintended investment consequences. In considering potential reform options, the primary focus is on improving member outcomes through an ...

Super on unpaid parental leave extended in Western Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
The Western Australian government will extend the payment of superannuation on unpaid parental leave to up to 24 weeks from 1 July 2024 for all WA public sector employees. The initiative is expected to cost up to $46 million over the next four years ...

Simple strategies to overcome gender super gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... contributions into superannuation is also an underutilised strategy. For those on the lower-income bracket, White said the government will match contributions to superannuation for up to $500 for those earning under $58,000 per year. "There's also ...

New campaign pushes for reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, which said: "We support the proposed new laws to be adopted by the Queensland and federal government. The current provisions under the Fair Work Act are insufficient as they do not allow women to take personal leave for menstrual ...

'About bloody time': Industry responds to PPL super reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... federal government's commitment to pay superannuation on the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave scheme. The Albanese government has said, if it wins the next election, it will add superannuation contributions of 12% to parental leave payments from ...

Government to pay super on paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
If it wins the next election, the Albanese government has announced the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme will include Superannuation Guarantee contributions from next year. In a major win for the super industry and Australian women, 12% ...

UniSuper, ISPT acquire commercial property at Western Sydney Airport

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... investment and development officer Will Walker said that Burra Park represents the single largest landholding within the NSW government's ambitious Western Sydney Aerotropolis precinct and, given its strategically significant location, will be sought-after ...

Overhaul of TPD structure, pricing needed: MLC Life

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... best financial interests of their members. "As one of Australia's oldest life insurers, we're determined to work with government, trustees and consumers to develop a more equitable and sustainable framework for supporting members with a disability, especially ...

Coalition appoints shadow assistant treasurer, financial services minister

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... Parliament and has a strong understanding of the financial pressures many Australians are currently experiencing under the government's cost of living crisis. Luke will bring his strong command of retail economics to this important role," Dutton said. ...