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Super tax is a 'wealth tax': Taylor

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor slammed the proposed doubling of superannuation tax to 30%, saying it is a blatant attack on Australians' wealth. Addressing day two of the SMSF Association National Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
The government has unveiled its plan to overhaul the employment system in its newly released whitepaper, including encouraging older Australians to stay in the workforce by extending the work bonus and introducing a new skills passport. The Working ...

Treasury consults on PwC-linked reforms

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
The government has published its draft legislation and is seeking feedback on its proposed reforms, which aim to strengthen the integrity of the tax system and regulators' powers in response to the recent PwC scandal. The new legislation outlines changes ...

Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... Nations Paris Agreement. To advance its goal, the fund launched a sustainable growth product in 2021 and divested from thermal coal mining companies in 2022. It also plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy and or low carbon solutions by 2025. ...

Active Super to face action over greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... Holdings Limited; Tobacco : Amcor PLC; Russian entities : Gazprom PJSC and Rosneft Oil Company; Oil Tar Sands : ConocoPhillips; Coal Mining : Coronado Global Resources Inc., New Hope Corporation Limited and Whitehaven Coal Limited. "ASIC also alleges ...

BlackRock raises $500m for Super Battery

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... underpins a future balanced grid, ensuring that more clean energy can reach more consumers and providing network stability as coal continues to exit the network earlier than predicted. Our investment in the Waratah Super Battery supports a secure grid ...

Asset managers ride the storm: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
While recent volatility has undoubtedly rattled the investment management landscape, it hasn't deterred asset managers from their future plans, according to a recent global study. The study, conducted by Coalition Greenwich in partnership with Northern ...

ISA welcomes back former chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
Industry Super Australia (ISA) has reappointed Peter Collins as chair, replacing Greg Combet. Collins joined the ISA board in 2012 and served as its chair between 2013 and 2018. When he exited the role and became deputy chair, Combet replaced him as ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2023
... Recognised for his expertise in government, investment, climate policy, and industrial relations, as well as a background in coal mining engineering, Combet will chair the Net Zero Agency. He will resign as chair of IFM Investors and ISA effective from ...

Australia-UK FTA a boon for local business

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... Zealand (3.4%), the UK (3.4%), India (3.4%), Malaysia (2.8%), and Thailand (2.8%). In terms of Australia's biggest exports, coal was valued at $66.8 billion in 2018. Iron ore, natural are also Australia's bread and butter, followed by education-related ...