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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... sharper fiscal challenges without migration as immigrants tend to arrive at prime working age, contributing more to taxes and social contributions than they receive in social protection, housing, health, and education spending. The "zero migration" scenario ...

Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

The Super Members Council (SMC) has urged the federal government reject proposals that would expand funding responsibility for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to Australians in APRA-regulated superannuation funds, arguing the costs should ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... household purchasing power, rising food insecurity, strained public budgets and weakening livelihoods. "In contexts where social protection systems are limited or fiscal buffers are constrained, these pressures may translate quickly into increased poverty ...

Cultural competency is not a box-ticking exercise: RIAA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... walk on site, which is a very practical example of a beyond-compliance approach," said Laura Osmetti, head community & social performance at Silva Capital. Kado Muir, chair of National Native Council and former chair of First Nations Heritage Protection ...

Cbus pushes for lead generator ban

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... by lead generation tactics over the past year, with younger tradies identified as a key demographic for operations using social media advertising, comparison surveys and algorithm driven targeting. Cbus chief executive Kristian Fok said the activity ...

Charter Hall updates FY26 guidance amid strong insto appetite

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... the Federal Budget. "Across the capital spectrum, we anticipate heightened demand for higher yielding retail, industrial, social infrastructure and office assets, particularly when secured on long lease contracts with fixed and inflation linked annual ...

Industry welcomes government's productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... be needed to build Australia's long-term resilience to cope with mounting economic, environmental, geopolitical and social stresses." The government said it will reduce regulatory costs by $10.2 billion each year, boost long-run GDP by around $13 ...

ASIC to receive $10m in FY27 to improve MIS supervision

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... more safe guidance and advice from their own super fund - those tools are crucial to keep consumers safe from predatory social media clickbait ads like those that targeted the Shield and First Guardian victims." She also urged the government to swiftly ...

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... government's affordable housing strategy. Established with a $10 billion capital base, the fund aims to support delivery of 40,000 social and affordable homes over five years. However, the HAFF also faced growing scrutiny with the Australian National ...

Government plans 'standardised' assessment for NDIS

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... tighten criteria for plan reassessment and strengthen guidance on what is "reasonable and necessary supports". "Budgets for social, civic and community participation and capacity building daily activities will be reset and New Framework Planning will ...

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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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