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Labor launches 6-point super plan

KATE HAGE | TUESDAY, 11 APR 2006

... payments and 9 per cent superannuation contributions to be calculated on the pre-salary-sacrifice wage. The Opposition Leader's plan to embrace co-contributions has been applauded by industry association, Investment and Financial Services Association ...

Bill to fine-tune Choice passed

... ask for advice. But the boss could be fined up to $22,000 or jailed for up to two years if they gave advice. Opposition Leader Kim Beazley said the government was making it inevitable that thousands of small business operators would inadvertently break ...

Australian dollar performs strongly overnight to open firmer

AAP | FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2004

... Franulovich, said the passing of the election in itself would mean a risk reduction in the local currency. "If (Opposition leader Mark) Latham wins, there will be a bit of knee-jerk selling of the Aussie, but that will be short term," Mr Franulovich ...

Labor's super policy means a fair go for all - Latham

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2004

... Labor Party\'s superannuation reforms outlined in its tax policy worked on the principle of a fair go for all, Opposition Leader Mark Latham said today. Latham said the government\'s budget provided superannuation relief for only 10% of Australian workers. ...

Labor taking with one hand while giving with another; PM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2004

Opposition Leader Mark Latham was taking with one hand while claiming to give with the other under Labor\'s tax and family policy package, Prime Minister John Howard said today. Labor has promised tax relief of up to $8 a week for the bulk of taxpayers ...

Labor to support FTA with US

AAP | TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2004

... the FTA\'s impact on pharmaceutical prices and jobs. The decision to support the trade deal is a victory for Opposition Leader Mark Latham, who has consistently said he and the party would be guided by the Labor-dominated Senate committee\'s report. ...

Labor to wait for Senate report on FTA deal: Latham

AAP | FRIDAY, 16 JUL 2004

... the Australia-United States free trade agreement until the Senate released its report into the deal, federal Opposition Leader Mark Latham said today. Mr Latham, on the fourth day of his pre-election roadshow in Victoria, made the comment in reaction ...

Voters cool on Latham and tax cuts, poll finds

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2004

Voter support for Opposition Leader Mark Latham and Labor has slipped, but Australians are also cool on large tax cuts tipped for next month's budget, a new poll shows. The Sydney Morning Herald reports the ACNielsen poll shows support for Labor has ...

Sherry will keep his job despite super blooper: Latham

AAP | FRIDAY, 19 MAR 2004

... retirement incomes and savings spokesman Nick Sherry would keep his job despite bungling a pension plan announcement, Opposition Leader Mark Latham said today. Senator Sherry this week apologised for an $8 billion mistake in the opposition's pension ...

Labor says we were wrong on super blooper

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2004

... retirees an extra $25-a-week. The opposition owned up to the mistake after Treasurer Peter Costello seized on Opposition Leader Mark Latham's definition of the pension benchmark. Latham said this week a Labor government would not let the aged pension ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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