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Media releases
2012
Fair Work Act Amendment Bill 2012 Passes the House
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, welcomed the passage of the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2012 thro
Improving the selection of default super funds in modern awards
The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, today announced measures that will improve the transparency and contesta
Amount of Lost and Unclaimed Super Falls for the First Time
The amount of lost and unclaimed super has fallen by $3.2 billion this year according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) annual report.
Establishment of a Superannuation Consumer Centre
The Gillard Government has improved consumer protection through its financial advice and MySuper reforms.
Government Reforms Boost Super Savings and Lower Industry Costs
The Gillard Government has a strong record of delivering reforms that boost Australians' superannuation savings.
Australian Government Actuary Report Investigation into Strata Title Insurance Price Rises in North Queensland
The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation today released the Australian Government Actuary's (AGA) report into strata title insurance price rises in North Queensland.
Productivity Commission Recommends Expert Panel Decide on Suitable Default Super Funds
The Gillard Government today released the Productivity Commission's (PC) final report into default superannuation funds in modern awards.
A Super Milestone for Small Business
The Gillard Government's Small Business Superannuation Clearing House has reached a milestone, passing half a billion dollars in superannuation payments this week.
Trans-Tasman Super Portability a Step Closer
The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, today introduced legislation to establish a trans-Tasman retirement savings portability scheme.
Fair Work Act Review Consultation with Small Business
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Bill Shorten and Minister for Small Business Brendan O'Connor today met with a number of small business representatives as part of the Government'
Appointment of First Female Chair to the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC)
The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, today announced the appointments of Ms Joan Fitzpatrick and Ms Melinda Howes to the ARPC.
Government welcomes increasing flood insurance coverage
The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation today welcomed new data by the Insurance Council of Australia, which shows 78.1 per cent of home and contents insurance policies contained
Government releases draft legislation for trans-Tasman retirement savings
The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, today released draft legislation to establish a trans-Tasman retirement savings portability scheme, expected to assist the th
Liberals confirm tax hike for 3.6 million workers
The Federal Coalition confirmed their plans to raise taxes on 3.6 million Australians earning up to $37,000 by slashing the Gillard Government's low income superannuation contribution (LISC).
Government releases paper on APRA's resolution powers
The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, today released for public consultation a paper titled Strengthening APRA's Crisis Management Powers which seeks comm
Do a Money Health Check in MoneySmart Week
The first ever MoneySmart Week is underway – and the Australian Government is encouraging Australians to carry out their own 'money health check'.
Super roundtable agrees to promote small business clearing house
The Gillard Government made further progress towards smarter, simpler, and fairer superannuation with the fourth meeting of the Superannuation Roundtable in Melbourne today.
Business embracing Government's MySuper reforms
The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Bill Shorten today officially launched ING Direct's new superannuation fund.
Australia to Host International Symposium on an Integrated Financial Market for the Asia Pacific
Australia will host an international symposium on regional financial market integration in 2013, bringing together private sector leaders and regulators in the financial services industry from a
Tax reform boosts financial services outlook
Australia's financial services industry will benefit from the Tax Laws Amendment (Investment Manager Regime) Bill 2012 which was today passed by Parliament.