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PC targets business barriers to lift productivity

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2026
... finance remains another concern, particularly for younger businesses and those led by women or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The PC recommended Consumer Data Right reforms and further investigation of credit guarantee scheme. "No single ...

Life CCC spots 10.6k breaches in FY26

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2026
... from the industry, including claims handling, mental health, vulnerability and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers. The Council of Australian Life Insurers has commissioned an independent review, led by Peter Kell, which made ...

PC calls on government to 'redouble' efforts to close the gap

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... showing the way forward." The PC said for the first time the ADCR has been able to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-governed data. "Communities gaining greater control of their data is a bedrock ambition of the Agreement. This ...

ART to employ more First Nations members into its workforce

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... works towards a 2% First Nations workforce target. The super fund noted that many of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members continue to face systemic barriers navigating the superannuation system, including the proof of identity, skills and ...

Future Fund gains nearly $2bn in March quarter despite market volatility

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... produced similar returns over the period, including the Medical Research Future Fund (1%); Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Future Fund (0.9%); Future Drought Fund (0.9%); Disaster Ready Fund (0.8%); and Housing Australia Future Fund ...

TAL to provide mental healthcare program via partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... recovery-focused peer support services. It is built to be inclusive for diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and people with disabilities, TAL said. The University of Melbourne will evaluate the program's ...

Super board moves: ART, Aware, Brighter Super

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... Workcover Queensland and the Gladstone Ports Corporation. He has also been a director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service and Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise. "Anthony's experience brings a diverse and valuable ...

PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... improve regional planning, and set clear rules about engaging with local communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. "Overdue reforms to the EPBC Act would both speed up approvals and better protect the environment," Stokie said. The ...

AustralianSuper warns outdated tax laws will hurt returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025
... measure would also boost super balances for young workers and improve retirement outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who are more likely to be employed in lower-paid jobs.

Government urged to overhaul gift tax system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... charities that work across DGR categories in support of groups like women, young people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are facing barriers to inclusion in the current system. "Our report proposes an overhaul of the DGR system that would ...
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