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Super fund selection driven by fees: SCA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
... money." "We agree that poorly performing products should be disqualified from the system, and commend the Federal Government for expanding the performance test to more super products. That being said, it's essential the test is expanded to products ...

Consumer interests prioritised in YFYS review

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... poor performing super funds. Responding to yesterday's release, Financial Services Council (FSC) commended the government for listening to feedback from the investment and superannuation sectors by including ten new benchmarks into fund performance ...

New Australian digital assets bill to regulate crypto

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... concerns that the government was falling behind in the global race for cryptocurrency regulation. He criticised the government for not implementing a comprehensive licencing framework for the digital asset industry. In response, the Digital Assets Bill ...

Could a four-day workweek save the day?

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... says. While unions and individual employers are making moves now, there then needs to be pressure placed on the government for the Fair Work Commission to follow suit. "Potentially we're quite some way off, but I think the lesson of the last 10 years ...

Ending the super wars: Government acts to legislate an objective

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... super wars and ensure future changes to the system are aligned with its objective. Chalmers chastised the previous government for "disastrous policy proposals" which allowed billions to be withdrawn from balances during the pandemic. "Our predecessors ...

The great super cover up is over: Bragg

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
... Bragg said. Following the Lambie disallowance, Bragg stated that the Senate has delivered a massive defeat to the government for vested interests. The reinstatement of fully transparent requirements is a great development for super, he added. Meanwhile ...

Affordable housing in Budget spotlight

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2022
... committed to working with government and other signatories to meet the Accord's goals. "We thank the federal government for taking the first step in bringing all parties together to start tackling this crisis and look forward to working with all ...

Treasurer responds to dour inflation, growth

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has addressed Australia's confronting inflation numbers and the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) substantial global growth downgrades at a Canberra press conference. Unsurprised to see inflation north of 6%, Chalmers ...

Low wage growth a deliberate design feature: ACTU

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022
An ACTU report has blasted the Coalition government for the consistent entrenchment of low wage growth. The Morrison missing in action on wages report shows that over the entire term of the Morrison government, real wages have fallen by 2.3%. This is ...

Vision Super adds to board

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 FEB 2022
... history and values. "Vision Super's roots in the local government sector are deep. I've worked in local government for 25 years and I'm passionate about the difference it makes to people's lives. Vision Super is there to make a difference ...