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Treasury expects regulators to do the heavy lifting

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... risk-based approach, and seek to support efficiency, growth and innovation in the parts of the economy it regulates. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the SoE is focused on building a more productive, resilient economy that works in the interests of Australians. ...

ASFA makes suggestions for performance test overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... update benchmarks in consultation with industry experts as investment markets evolve. Koval said the review comes after Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the government was looking at changes to the performance test after hosting the Economic Roundtable ...

APRA names new deputy chairs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... welcomed the appointment of two new deputy chairs, with current board member Therese McCarthy Hockey and former assistant treasurer David Bradbury set to join the regulator's leadership. Treasurer Daniel Mulino appointed McCarthy Hockey and Bradbury ...

Treasury looks to reform regulation on consulting firms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... and unfair behaviour in recent years from some of our largest accounting, auditing and consulting firms," assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino said. In 2022, there were allegations PwC used confidential information in helping to design certain tax laws ...

CGT, negative gearing changes to become a law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... given a reprieve from the new tax regime. "This is a victory for workers, first home buyers and future generations," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "The bill that has passed today will help ensure aspiration and opportunity are the birthright of every ...

Start-ups, small businesses win CGT reform carveouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... reforms were announced in the Budget on May 12. Testamentary trusts will also be given a reprieve from the new tax regime. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is shifting the turnover threshold for small businesses to qualify for the 50% active asset CGT reduction ...

AustralianSuper expands European footprint with new hire

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... members. Barbara Ginet will take on the role, joining from Citi where she was most recently managing director and markets treasurer leading the global markers business treasury build-out. Ginet brings extensive experience across treasury, funding, liquidity ...

US proposes fresh tariffs on Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... perversely encourage and entrench forced labour globally." When questioned about the report and potential new tariffs, Treasurer Jim Chalmers slammed the allegations. "We maintain the position that these tariffs are unwarranted, they're unjustified ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... result in a larger number of low-value disclosures which would further tie up limited regulator resources. Assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino said the review will investigate whether the current laws are working as intended, identify any ongoing concerns ...

ART appoints two to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... director, chief executive and senior executive in the corporate and public sectors. Gray has served as the Queensland under-treasurer, Queensland office head for Macquarie Group and as chair of the Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility (NAIF). ...
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