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Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... and permanent disability (TPD) insurance payouts for members under 60 years of age. Cbus said such reforms could save workers and their families thousands of dollars at a difficult time. In its submission to the 2026-27 Federal Budget, the $110 billion ...

Financial services' gender pay gap improves at 21.4%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... Active Super, TelstraSuper, Future Group, Vanguard, Mercer Administration Services, Brighter Super, ASX, Rest and HESTA. Workers in financial services and insurance earn on average $169,992 per annum, with the upper quartile hitting $323,593. Of the ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
US President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address this week to announce a new retirement plan open to US workers. Trump said that since he took office the typical 401(k) balance has grown by "at least US$30,000". "That's a lot of money. ...

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... off the back of the new rules, which everyone ranging from family members to aged care providers to government service workers, are grappling with. On 1 November 2025, the government implemented major aged care reforms under the Aged Care Bill 2024 ...

Productivity slumps again, capital injection needed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... is key to addressing our labour productivity problem. "With greater access to capital, such as equipment or software, workers can produce more of the goods and services we consume. However, we also need to ensure that we are investing in the right capital ...

JANA named implemented consultant for TasBuild

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... TasBuild in investment decision making. As it is responsible for managing the portable long service leave entitlements of workers in the building and construction industry in Tasmania, TasBuild will receive advice on managing long service leave funds ...

Super trustees told to up fraud protection game

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... "aggressive" selling tactics. A "strong package" of consumer safety measures should also repeal the decision to force low-income workers to cover the cost of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), while excluding wealthier Australians with self-managed ...

Cbus urges young Aussies to 'build your something'

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
Cbus has launched its Build your something campaign, encouraging young workers to consider their futures and eventual retirement. Research by Cbus found Aussies under 25-years old are motivated by practical guidance on saving, investing early and optimising ...

Sovereign funds, instos raise $217m for Qld space tech developer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... space technologies. "Making things in Australia is about more than just good ideas - it takes real commitment, skilled workers, unity of purpose and strong collaboration between the public and private sectors," Ayres said. "Queensland has a bright future ...

Chalmers globetrots to sell minerals for foreign investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... critical minerals in exchange for more foreign investment hitting Australian shores. "This is all about making Australian workers and businesses big beneficiaries of the big shifts that are shaping the global economy," Chalmers said. "The world needs ...