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Government releases draft super reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2016
The Turnbull government has released its first tranche of exposure draft legislation for proposed superannuation reforms. Describing the reforms as "fairer, more flexible and more sustainable," Treasurer Scott Morrison argued that "the majority of Australians" ...

Terms of reference released for complaints system review

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
... effective avenues for resolving disputes," said Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer. "The Turnbull Government is committed to ensuring the three bodies are working effectively to meet the needs of users." The panel requested a ...

O'Dwyer says life insurance back on the agenda

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016
... lapse due to prorogation. O'Dwyer acknowledged this and said restoring the reforms was a priority for the new Turnbull government. She added that the government will be working with ASIC following its investigation into CommInsure "so as to determine ...

Industry bodies back O'Dwyer reappointment

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
... Minister O'Dwyer regarding major changes to superannuation and financial services already foreshadowed by the Turnbull Government." Michael McCormack, Federal Member for the Riverina, has been named Minister for Small Business.

Super changes about sustainability: O'Dwyer

KELLY O'DWYER, ASSISTANT TREASURER AND MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016
... Age Pension'. This objective, which will for the first time be enshrined in legislation under a re-elected Turnbull government, has been an important anchor for the development of the superannuation package in the 2016-17 Budget. We will make changes ...

Budget delivers blow to aged care

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
... services, with reforms that will improve access in rural and remote locations. "These measures are part of the Turnbull Government's ongoing commitment to broader aged care reform and support the rollout of the Coalition's recent law change ensuring ...

What the budget means for you

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
The first budget of the Turnbull government will impact financial services companies operating right across the Australian wealth creation value chain from the largest institutions right down to smallest independent advice firms. Treasurer Scott Morrison's ...

Boomers surprisingly open to fair super tax changes

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... ABS definition of baby boomers as men and women born between 1946 and 1964. The results come ahead of the Turnbull government's crucial first budget, which is widely expected to call for changes to the taxation of superannuation. Chief among the findings ...

Government boosts ASIC with $127m package

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
Following industry speculation, the Turnbull Government has announced a $127.2 million reform package for ASIC. The announcement follows Labor's calls for a Royal Commission into the financial services industry, which both the Prime Minister and Treasurer ...

Parliament passes FoFA amendments

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
... financial advisers, whilst maintaining the quality of advice for consumers who access financial advice. "The Turnbull Government will continue to implement initiatives from the Financial System Inquiry in order to enhance the financial system and ensure ...