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IMF tells Chalmers to curb spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... prioritizing and bundling of reforms around technology, competition, labor markets, and the green transition." Treasurer Jim Chalmers said overall the assessment was positive for the outlook for the economy. "Under Labor, inflation is around a third ...

Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
Speaking at the ASFA Conference 2025, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino said long-awaited superannuation reforms are on the way. Chalmers said despite pressing issues globally and at home, reforms in the superannuation sector ...

Payday Super laws passed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025
... transition for employers, payroll providers and funds alike. ASFA will lead that work on behalf of the sector." Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reforms will help stop "disreputable" employers from exploiting their employees, with over $5 billion in unpaid ...

Unclaimed super pot hits $19bn: ATO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... superannuation at the same time as their salary and wages. The reforms were read for a second time this week with Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying they would help stop "disreputable" employers from exploiting employees. The Super Members Council (SMC) said ...

Government's rush to implement Payday Super is 'reckless': Coalition

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... to come into effect on 1 July 2026, was read for the second time yesterday. Addressing the lower house, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Bill 2025 will help stop "disreputable" employers from exploiting ...

Treasury unveils major super tax changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled several major superannuation tax changes in a press conference this afternoon. Under the changes, the $3 million superannuation tax will be delayed until July 2026 to allow for a series of amendments and further consultation. ...

Government reviewing $3m super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
... conversations around amendments to the legislation have been had, Brown added, "there has been no decision to amend the bill". Chalmers has previously stated that the government intends to go ahead with the legislation despite some backlash over the ...

Payday super laws introduced to parliament

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... 2026, employers must pay their employees' superannuation at the same time as their salary and wages. Treasurer Jim Chalmers, speaking in the parliament today, said the change will strengthen Australia's superannuation system and will help deliver ...

RBA delivers 'hawkish hold'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... metrics support our 'AAA' long-term sovereign credit rating on Australia," S&P said. In response, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the rating reinforces the government's responsible economic management but said he was "realistic" about potential ...

APRA to hunt for new deputy chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
... Cole advised the Treasurer of her intention to step down at the end of her current term on 30 June 2026. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the role will be advertised. APRA chair John Lonsdale said Cole has made an outstanding contribution to APRA since she ...