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Media releases
2012
Government Releases Second Exposure Draft of Investment Manager Regime Legislation for Public Consultation
The Government has today released a second exposure draft of legislation implementing the first stage of the Investment Manager Regime (IMR).
Shorten calls for Safety during Floods
The Minister for Financial Services Bill Shorten has today called for people to make safety their first priority during this time of increased risk due to serious flooding in NSW.
New Super Measure to Make System Fairer and Simpler
A new Bill introduced into Parliament today by the Gillard Government, the Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2012 Measures No.1) Bill, will make superannuation simpler and fairer.
Shorten Urges Consumers and Insurers to be Prepared in Face of Floods
Widespread rain across New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory has created safety risks and the potential for water damage to properties.
Australians to Know What’s In and What’s Out In Their Insurance Policies
Australian homeowners are a step closer to plain English in home insurance with the release today of a discussion paper on the Key Facts Sheet: Home Building and Home Contents Insurance Policies
Superannuation Roundtable Meets For the First Time
The Gillard Government's plans for smarter, simpler, fairer superannuation took another step forward today with the inaugural meeting of the Superannuation Roundtable in Sydney.
Research Shows Government Super Reforms Boost Efficiency and Reduce Red Tape
Australians are set to benefit from significant savings in superannuation as 6.9 million inactive superannuation accounts are reunited with their owners, according to research by the Financial Se
Employment Figures Show More Australians in Work Than Ever Before, Despite Global Conditions
Labour force figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show more Australians have a job than ever before, reflecting the underlying strength and resilience of the Australian l
Over $54 Million in Compensation Payments to Trio Victims Commence
More than 5,300 Australians can expect to start seeing their share of over $54 million in compensation payments beginning today.
Superannuation Roundtable
The Gillard Government is today pleased to announce a new Superannuation Roundtable to consider ideas raised at the Tax Forum for providing Australians with more options in retirement and improving
Productivity Commission Inquiry Into Default Superannuation Funds In Modern Awards
The Productivity Commission will conduct an inquiry into the selection and ongoing assessment of default superannuation funds in modern awards, Minister for Superannuation, Bill Shorten and Assi
Australia Rates in Top Three in the World on Economic Freedom
Australia's strong economic fundamentals have received another resounding endorsement today with the release of the Heritage Foundation and Wall Street Journal's annual 2012 Index of Economic Fr