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ASIC takes Federal Court action against Macquarie Bank

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
... thirty party fee authority and fully reimbursed the 13 affected clients. The company also stated: "Macquarie treats the security of its clients' accounts with the utmost seriousness and has continued to introduce new controls and processes to respond ...

Tax, welfare reform on election agenda

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
... rent in often unsuitable housing, and ensure that their children get the start in life they deserve. Increasing social security improves health, wellbeing and social outcomes, and also benefits the economy - so it's an all-round win-win." The most recent ...

Charter Hall, pension fund buy out Irongate

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2022
Charter Hall and Dutch pension fund PGGM have entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) to acquire Irongate Group (IAP). Under the transaction, Charter Hall will own a 12% stake in the partnership, with PGGM owning the remaining 88% interest. ...

Westpac now an open book on pay

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022
... two years has seen increased visibility and awareness of important issues including gender equality, women's economic security and women's safety," Westpac group executive, human resources Christine Parker said. "There is more to do, but we're encouraged ...

Federal Budget delivers nothing on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
... Australia, and partner in financial services Ross Eaton noted that the $1.3 billion of new investment to "maintain energy security, keep downward pressure on energy prices while reducing emissions", consisting of investments in hydrogen, carbon capture ...

Millions to receive tax offset

TOM WATSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... said. "Every hundred dollars these small businesses spend on digital technologies like cloud computing, eInvoicing, cyber security and web design will also see them get a $120 tax deduction. Investments of up to $100,000 per year will be supported by ...

Big spend on cost of living, defence

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... tonight, every hundred dollars small businesses spend on digital technologies like cloud computing, eInvoicing, cyber security and web design will see them get a $120 tax deduction. Supply chain issues, which have been ongoing and exacerbated by COVID-19 ...

Budget aims to please women

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... year. This addition is expected to benefit women who are the main breadwinner for families. Minister for women's economic security Jane Hume said the revamped parental leave program should reflect the diversity of Australian families. "Giving families ...

Tough news for those already doing it tough

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... reducing again in January 2021 to $150 a fortnight and were entirely ceased by the end of March 2021. Expenses in social security and welfare overall - which includes expenses for pensions, services to the aged, unemployment support, disabilities support ...

Floods, fires, plagues catered to in Budget

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... forecast. For major disasters, the government also has the ability to approve payments to individuals under the Social Security Act 1991. Separately, the government maintains an Emergency Response Fund (ERF), but it is only able to draw $200 million ...