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Australia's budget position ranks second among G20 nations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024
... that fiscal policy is taking the pressure off inflation when it is at its highest," the ministers said. "The Albanese government delivered Australia's first surplus in 15 years in 2022-23, achieving a $100 billion turnaround in the forecast inherited ...

Super on unpaid parental leave extended in Western Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... the gender superannuation gap and improve women's economic security in retirement. This comes after the Albanese government announced last week it would pay super on paid parental leave for government workers if it wins the next election in May next ...

'About bloody time': Industry responds to PPL super reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... federal government's commitment to pay superannuation on the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave scheme. The Albanese government has said, if it wins the next election, it will add superannuation contributions of 12% to parental leave payments from ...

Government to pay super on paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
If it wins the next election, the Albanese government has announced the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme will include Superannuation Guarantee contributions from next year. In a major win for the super industry and Australian women, 12% ...

Stage 3 tax cuts pass Senate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... government's amendments to the stage 3 tax cuts have been passed and will automatically take effect on July 1. The Albanese government said the amendments were made due to the cost of living crisis. Now, everyone will benefit from a tax cut, it said. ...

Jo-Anne Bloch to chair CSLR

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) chief executive Jo-Anne Bloch has been appointed by the Albanese government to lead its Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CLSR). The scheme, which officially kicks off on April 2, aims to give victims ...

Objective of super bill lands in parliament

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way." "The Albanese government is moving to enshrine an objective of superannuation in legislation as part of its agenda to strengthen and maximise the benefits ...

Crypto exchanges to obey financial services rulebook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2023
... will also adhere to "minimum standards" for holding tokens, custody software, and transacting tokens. "The Albanese government is acting methodically to ensure that consumers are adequately protected, and innovation can flourish," they said. "Our proposals ...

Treasury consults on PwC-linked reforms

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... misconduct in Australian history. Commenting on the consultation opening, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Albanese government is taking a strong stance against blatant misconduct in the tax advice industry. "The PwC scandal exposed severe shortcomings ...

Treasury names new ASIC commissioners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... Australia's financial system. I look forward to working with them." Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: "On behalf of the Albanese Government, I thank outgoing commissioners Danielle Press, Sean Hughes and Karen Chester for their contributions to ASIC and to ...
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