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Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... comprehensive reform package which responds to the ecosystem of alleged misconduct surrounding these failures." "The Albanese Government will consider the outcomes of these consultations and progress a series of targeted, proportionate reforms which ...

TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026

... Cure said. Meanwhile, de Cure has been reappointed as chair on a part-time basis and member of the TPB by the Albanese government. He has been a member of the TPB since 2017 and chair since 2023 and previously held several chair and director roles, including ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... faster growth than any major advanced economy, low unemployment and solid wages growth," Chalmers said. "The Albanese government's three main economic priorities are addressing inflation, productivity and resilience, and global uncertainty and [the inflation] ...

Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... advocates who have a been calling for strong accountability and justice for a long time," Mulino said. "The Albanese Government will establish the principle that convicted perpetrators cannot use the superannuation system to shield assets from lawful ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... statement, noting that the government only surrendered to amend the bill due to "external pressure". "... while the Albanese government has now modified its original proposal, that change demonstrates how flawed the original design was," Smith said. ...

ASIC welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... Sarah Court has been promoted to the top role after serving as deputy chair. Treasurer Jim Chlamer said the Albanese Government will recommend to the Governor-General that Court be appointed as the next chair of ASIC. "Ms Court has been an excellent ...

Review launched into thin capitalisation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026

... requirement, stipulated when the legislation passed in April 2024. "The three big economic priorities for the Albanese Government this year are addressing inflation, productivity and global uncertainty, and ensuring multinationals pay a fairer share ...

Chalmers flags pension, super spending in Budget update

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025

... sector that are strengthening," Chalmers said. "Responsible economic management is a defining feature of the Albanese government, and it will be a defining feature of the mid-year Budget update this week as well."

Hume's super sharing bill lashed in parliament

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025

... contribution being cashed out instead of being preserved for retirement," Darmanin said. "That is why the Albanese government will not be supporting this bill. We are taking many, many actions to address the super pay gap because we are addressing issues ...

Government taps IFM, Plenary for Southeast Asia boost

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025

... Asia is projected to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2040." "Through these new investments, the Albanese government is backing Australian exporters and investors to take advantage of the growth of the world's most dynamic region. "We are ...

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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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