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US proposes fresh tariffs on Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
The United States has proposed a fresh 12.5% tariff on Australia after the Office of US Trade Representative alleged Australia had failed to stop goods made with forced labour from entering markets. The Trump administration said Australian government ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
The government has opened consultation on a review of corporate whistleblowing laws in Australia to ensure they are working to effectively protect whistleblowers. The consultation also considers financial incentives for whistleblowers. Currently the ...

AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... and Other Measures) Bill 2025 passed both houses of parliament on April 1. The ban comes into force from October 8. The new law bans insurers from using genetic information such as DNA tests when deciding whether to offer life insurance cover. This includes ...

Dexus forced to sell stake in airports

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
Dexus has been ordered to sell its stake in major airports following a court order, underscoring a win for the IFM Investors-backed lawsuit. Last week, the NSW Supreme Court ruled Dexus must commence the "compulsory process to offer for sale the shares ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... right now. As early as 2005, the government started its path towards the clean energy trajectory. In 2009, it enacted the law, the Renewable Energy Act, and committed the energy system, our energy mix to reach 35% renewables by 2030 and 50% by 2040," ...

AFCA puts InterPrac determinations on ice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is pausing all InterPrac Financial Planning-related determinations as court proceedings instigated by the latter are underway. For people affected, the pause in determinations mean their complaints ...

Westpac fined $26m for financial hardship neglect

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... hardship notices during the relevant period. Westpac should have responded to hardship notices within 21 days as required by law. The Federal Court handed down the pecuniary penalty yesterday, finding the bank "failed to do all things necessary to ensure ...

HUB24 expands retirement options with TAL

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
HUB24 has launched a lifetime super solution with life insurer TAL, available through HUB24 Super. The new offering meets the requirements of an Innovative Retirement Income Stream (IRIS) and provides access to concessional Centrelink treatment when ...

Government to fast track low-risk foreign investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
The government is further strengthening Australia's foreign investment framework in a bid to unlock more investment and subject higher risk proposals to more rigorous scrutiny. This builds on the first tranche of reforms introduced in 2024. The changes ...

ASIC furthers simplification with regulatory roadmaps

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... prioritise working with APRA and other regulators to streamline and consolidate data requests and support the government's law reform, promoting productivity. Heading into 2027, the focus will be on RegistryConnect to deliver streamlined digital services ...
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