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PM Gillard: super to support economic stability

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard spoke of the importance of Australia's super industry as an "anchor" for the economy and the changes ahead in an address to over 600 wealth management professionals in Sydney this morning. In a 30-minute speech discussing ...

Russell heads back to Canberra

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2011
... appointing Russell yesterday to Secretary of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said in statement, "I am sure Dr Russell's experience and knowledge and his ability to relate effectively to the private ...

Gillard urges China investment relationship

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has encouraged a strong investment relationship with China after speaking at a China-Australia business forum, with talk of tight economic integration between the two nations. As part of her address, Gillard said that China ...

ASIC and govt launch MoneySmart.gov.au

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2011
... financial goals. It gives all Australians access to impartial and really useful financial guidance," said Prime Minister Julia Gillard through videolink at the launch. Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten said the website would complement the Stronger Super ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 15 FEB 2011
... results are expected from Australand Property Group and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. In New Zealand, Prime Minister Julia Gillard addresses the Trans-Tasman Business Circle in Auckland. On Monday, the Australian share market closed at a fresh 10-month ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 NOV 2010
... December share price index futures contract was 21 points lower at 4,576. In economics news on Monday, Prime Minister Julia Gillard addresses a Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) breakfast in Sydney on "A strong economy for the future". ...

Full steam ahead for MySuper

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 25 OCT 2010
... user-friendly for consumers," he said. The government approved the MySuper reforms in August, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard giving the green light to existing super funds to offer MySuper products from 1 July 2013. The announcement effectively replaces ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 OCT 2010
... Brazil-focussed explorer BrazIron Ltd is due to list on the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday. Prime Minister Julia Gillard is scheduled to take part in a conversation with Westpac chief executive Gail Kelly and Telstra chair Catherine Livingstone ...

Gillard Govt to tighten reverse mortgages rules

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2010
... "delivering for seniors" package, which includes greater protection for seniors with reverse mortgages. Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Federal Labor recognises that special protections are needed for older Australians who are using equity in their ...

MySuper gets Government tick

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2010
... MySuper reforms as part of its agenda to boost Australians' retirement incomes. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Julia Gillard gave the green light to MySuper, with existing super funds able to offer MySuper products from 1 July 2013. The announcement ...