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Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... Budget is $44.9 billion stronger than forecast. "It is more than a quarter of a trillion dollars better than what the Coalition left us," Chalmers said. "This is possible because of our responsible approach to finding savings and reprioritisations, spending ...

Budget to overhaul negative gearing, CGT discount, family trusts

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... really difficult to get into the housing market. That's not the fault of older Australians. It's the fault of successive Coalition governments who didn't take housing seriously enough. "What we are thinking through as we finalise this Budget is not about ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... development of more rental properties only worsens housing affordability and would lead to fewer houses, not more. The Coalition said the current CGT discount is working as intended and should not change. "It supports more investment, provides an incentive ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... It's just more tax, and that seems to be the solution that Labor has to every single problem." She added that the Coalition tried to make the system "fairer and stronger" when they were in government by getting rid of fees on low balances and abolished ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

... proven fighter against Labor's higher taxes that are making Australians poorer," Taylor said. "He and the entire Coalition will fight ferociously against Labor's bad taxes, taxes on homes, taxes on superannuation and taxes on our children's ...

Division 296 bill tabled, suggested reforms fall on 'deaf ears'

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... introduce a reform on advertising and stapling of super products during employee onboarding. O'Brien agreed that the Coalition supports many of the measures contained in the bill but it should never have been "stitched together" with unrelated measures. ...

Conaghan holds ASIC accountable for Shield, First Guardian mess

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025

... regulator that works with the industry to lift standards and improve outcomes. "I believe that is something that the coalition needs to take seriously, because right now, ASIC is trying to be both a cop and a regulator, and in my view, not doing either ...

Payday Super laws passed

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025

... working women. "This bill will help put a stop to it." The Bill was passed through the Senate without changes, despite the Coalition calling for a delay in the start date for small business with less than 20 employees. A proposed amendment was squashed ...

Unclaimed super pot hits $19bn: ATO

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025

... has been a long time coming, it's time to get this done," SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said. However, the Coalition has spoken out against the rollout, saying businesses need more time. "While the principle of payday super is sound, Labor's ...

Government's rush to implement Payday Super is 'reckless': Coalition

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025

Although Payday Super addresses critical issues, including the $5 billion in unpaid super, the Coalition believes the government's "rushed implementation" of the bill could hurt the economy. Payday Super, which is slated to come into effect on 1 July ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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