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IFSA announces industry awards

... recognition of her leading role in the debate over fees and disclosure and as a witness at Parliamentary Committee hearings in Canberra. Macquarie Bank's division director of Technical Services David Shirlow, was presented an award for his leading role ...

Aust federal politicians return to Canberra

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2004
Federal politicians return to Canberra today for what could be their last two-week sitting before a federal election. The key issue will be Labor\'s position on the free trade agreement with the United States, with a bitter debate expected at today\'s ...

Morony comes out fighting to defend his CSS/PSS

... fund\'s investment performance after media reports last week labeled the fund performance "extremely disappointing". The Canberra Times reported last week that CSS/PSS would be crediting only around 7% despite earning around 12%, with the difference ...

ABS says city house prices up 2.5% in March quarter

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUN 2004
... apart from Melbourne, Brisbane leading the way with a 6.2% increase, followed by Darwin on 5.7%. Hobart prices rose 4.3%, Canberra 4.2%, Sydney 3.5%, Adelaide 3% and Perth 1.2%.

Costello says ninth Budget to produce surplus

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2004
... in surplus, I think that's very important, and that's why we will be keeping it in surplus," he told reporters outside Canberra's Treasury building. "This budget will continue a tradition of sensible economic management - you don't want to think that ...

Home building surged in December quarter: ABS

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2004
... the biggest increase in building in the quarter was in the ACT, following the destruction of more than 500 homes in the Canberra bushfires. New building in Canberra leapt 71.4%, followed by Victoria, which rose 15.2% to the second-highest level on re ...

Superannuation poll finds half expect to work in retirement

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2004
... solely on superannuation, a survey released today found. In what could pose a major challenge to the policymakers in Canberra, two thirds of today's 50 to 59 year-olds plan to work part-time as they reach and pass retirement age. The first Superpartners' ...

Study shows many Australian retirees on low incomes

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2004
... years before the traditional retirement age, a study released yesterday found. Figures that validate growing concern in Canberra about the population's reliance on the age pension showed 70% of retirees are scraping by on $16,000 or less per annum. The ...

Residential auction clearance rate down sharply in December

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2004
... auction clearance rates below 50% in December. Citing the latest Australian Property Monitors (APM) report, Macquarie said Canberra reported the lowest rate of just 36%, while Adelaide was the only city to record a slight improvement with a rate of 5 ...

FPA chairman flags further changes

... "This year we aim to contribute to all sides of the political agenda," Helmich said. "We aim to build a stronger lobby in Canberra, contribute to policymaking and redevelop our relationships with regulators."