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Latham appointed deputy manager of Opposition business

The ALP's Mark Latham was appointed deputy manager of Opposition business in the House of Representatives today. Latham, Opposition spokesman for economic ownership, community security and housing, will serve as deputy to Labor's family and community ...

Crean reaffirms opposition to Telstra sell-off

Opposition Leader Simon Crean has said that he is committed to ensuring there will be no further Telstra sell-off, following today's statement from the telco giant that it would not slash 4,000 jobs or cut capital spending by up to 20 per cent this ...

Coonan resilient on super surcharges, co-contribution

... reduction as a means of funding a differently targeted concession is not acceptable to the Government." She also blamed the opposition parties for a lack of movement on the issue. "This package, to reduce the extra charge on those who can afford to save ...

FPA spells out its commitment to disclosure

Paul Cully The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has outlined its opposition to hidden commissions ahead of next week's Joint Parliamentary Committee on Corporations and Financial Services next week in Canberra. "Secret commissions and benefits undermine ...

Sherry lashes out higher super access age report

John Fernando Nick Sherry, the Opposition Minister for Retirement Incomes and Savings, today lashed out at the federal government's reported proposal to increase the preservation age at which people can access their superannuation funds from 55 years ...