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Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024
The controversial $370 billion pact between the US, Australia, and the UK, or 'AUKUS', is being sold as a boon for the economy and nation-building exercise that will amplify defence capabilities and strengthen regional security. But is it all ...

ACTU slams plans to Americanise the superannuation system

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has criticised comments made by shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, claiming they reveal the "Coalition's dream of dismantling super." In a speech at the University of Sydney on Wednesday, Taylor said a collapse ...

Super for housing to exacerbate affordability crisis: Eslake

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
Superannuation being used for house deposits would push up home prices, undermining Australians' home ownership prospects, slash retirement savings, and come at a significant cost to the Budget, according to a Corinna Economic Advisory report by ...

Growing super balances show more work to be done: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
New research from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) shows that while super balances are largely growing, there's still plenty to be done to ensure positive retirement outcomes for all. ASFA's An update on superannuation account ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
The Coalition plans to amend paid parental leave legislation to let parents opt for a one-off cash payment instead of superannuation contributions on government-funded paid parental leave. A joint statement from deputy leader of the opposition Sussan ...

APRA reprimands Cbus, BUSSQ over governance issues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
APRA has imposed additional licence conditions on Cbus and BUSSQ over governance concerns in the wake of the CFMEU scandal. The prudential regulator's additional licence conditions stipulate that Cbus' trustee, United Super, and BUSSQ bring ...

Mercer Super cops landmark $11.3m greenwashing penalty

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024
... which Mercer is the trustee. The options promised to exclude companies involved in carbon intensive fossil fuels like thermal coal, alcohol production and gambling. They were promoted as suitable for members who "are deeply committed to sustainability". ...

Super for housing will cause rents to soar: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024
New research from the Super Members Council (SMC) has revealed using superannuation for house deposits could, over time, increase rental prices. SMC said the Coalition's plan to use super for house deposits is projected to cause a 9% spike in the ...

Vision Super in hot water over coal investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024
Vision Super has found itself in hot water after analysis revealed it has purchased $2.2 million worth of Whitehaven Coal stocks after walking back its fossil fuel exclusion policy last year. The super fund changed its environmental, social and governance ...

Coalition's housing policy could cut Commonwealth Rent Assistance costs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2024
Senator Andrew Bragg requested a costing analysis on savings in Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) anticipated from the Coalition's proposed super for housing policy. This policy would allow individuals to withdraw up to $50,000, up to a maximum 40% ...