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Government funds ATO superannuation taskforce

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... crackdown on employers which fail to meet SG obligations and potentially short-change employees from their super. Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer, said the government will fund the taskforce operated by the Australian ...

Panel appointed to ease AFCA transition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2017
... consulted at length as to issues surrounding the establishment of AFCA as it will stand as an industry body from 1 July 2018. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said the panel will provide expert knowledge and guidance to ensure ...

O'Dwyer names one-stop-shop dispute resolution lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2017
... of three financial and superannuation dispute resolution bodies into a one-stop-shop. Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer told the FSC Leaders Summit yesterday that Malcolm Edey will lead an operational transition team as chair to consolidate ...

Government cracks down on salary sacrifice loophole

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
... system, we must ensure employers are paying workers their full entitlements, whether they are wages or superannuation," Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said. The government established the Working Group - comprising senior representatives ...

Government closes super loophole

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
... tax exempt status of income from assets supporting transition to retirement income streams will be removed." But Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services Katy Gallagher criticised the government's policy saying that Labor is increasingly ...

Labor renews calls for banking Royal Commission

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
... that can get to the bottom of systemic and cultural issues in the banking and financial services sector." "The Prime Minister has consistently failed to stand up for the victims of financial misconduct in this country, preferring instead to protect his ...

Senate committee files views on super objective

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... independent monitoring and review system to assess the performance of the superannuation system. Labor Senator and Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services, Katy Gallagher, tabled a dissenting report on the Senate inquiry, requesting ...

NSW government pins fintech job hopes to H2 Ventures

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017
... and H2 Ventures which will provide the fintech accelerator with an additional $4 million in funding. Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro said the government's $2 million loan guarantee will help H2 Ventures create up to 40 new ...

Top 10 financial planning stories in 2016

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016
... required to complete a bachelor's degree and will be given a longer time frame to meet new education standards. Government Minister Kelly O'Dwyer clarified that existing advisers would not be required to complete a bachelor's degree but must reach degree-equivalent ...

Industry funds lead Labor's super inquiry

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2016
... initiated by Labor last week and established during Federal Parliament's final sitting day for 2016 on Thursday. Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services, Katy Gallagher, said the ISA report also found about workers aged under 30 were ...