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Intergenerational Report looks to AI to buoy productivity slump

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
... own retirements and reducing pressure on the Age Pension. But as our population ages, government spending on health, aged care and other essential services will continue to rise," Freeland said, adding the tax system remains overly reliant on personal ...

First Super appoints new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... (UWU), which represents 150,000 workers from across from more than 45 industries, working in sectors such as health, aged care, early education, security, manufacturing and hospitality. Kennedy also led the National Union of Workers, which merged with ...

Australian Unity to wind down Platypus AM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... areas of enduring competitive strength, including investment bonds, social infrastructure property across healthcare, aged care and specialist disability accommodation, investments, and trustee services," Gopal said. "Australian Unity is proud to have ...

Challenger lifts earnings fuelled by annuity sales

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... billion. Annuity book growth reached 10.7%, reflecting continued demand for guaranteed income solutions in retirement and aged care. Challenger managing director and chief executive Nick Hamiliton said the result reflected the execution of the group's ...

BUSSQ beefs up cyber security oversight

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... brings over 10 years of experience in company director roles across various industries, including education, health and aged care, commodities and more. Rowan is currently the technical lead for Aurizon, an ASX-listed rail-based freight operator. BUSSQ ...

Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... calling for additional measures, including extending compulsory super to all workers under 18, improving childcare and aged care access, and reforming superannuation splitting arrangements following divorce. The council said the Super Guarantee reaching ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... aging populations, wealthy retirees and constrained development pipelines has created a perfect storm for operators of aged care facilities, and one that investors can benefit from for years to come. Quay Global Investors assistant portfolio manager ...

Retirement fears persist despite rising preparedness: CFS

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... half (54%) remain worried they will not have enough money to live comfortably. Concerns about unexpected health and aged care costs were cited by 50% of respondents while 37% feared out living their superannuation savings. The pressure is particularly ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... oversight of registered MISs used by retail investors following the collapses of First Guardian and Shield Master Funds. The aged care sector will receive a $3.7 billion boost to increase the supply of residential aged care accommodation, accelerate ...

Government to commit $3.7bn to strengthen aged care access

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
The government will invest $3.7 billion to increase the supply of residential aged care accommodation, accelerate the release of Support at Home packages and enhance the quality and affordability of aged care services. In a direct response to the Residential ...
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