Media releases

The Government is calling for nominations from individuals interested in being appointed to the SuperStream Advisory Council.

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten MP, today announced new Federal Government reforms to attrac

Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Bill Shorten today welcomed the passage of legislation through the House of Representatives that improves requirements for the trustees of super

The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, today released a proposals paper titled Taxation relief to support the implementation of Stronger Super which provides

The Gillard Government will provide the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) with new funding of $180.2 million over four years to ensure the corporate watchdog can continue t

The 2012-13 Budget will build on the Government's previous reforms to improve the fairness, sustainability and efficiency of the superannuation system.

Following on from the recent passage of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms through the House of Representatives, the Government has today released a report into Compensation arrang

Australians will be better informed about their super thanks to Gillard Government legislation released for consultation today.

Superfund members will benefit from Government tax relief that enables superfunds to merge without triggering adverse tax consequences that would hit members' savings.  

The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, and the Minister for Community Services, Julie Collins, today released a discussion paper on high cost, small amount loans,

At a press conference in Geelong today Tony Abbott told reporters:

Australians will soon have better access to affordable and quality financial advice following the passing of the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation through the House of Representative

Reports today of a chaotic split in the upper ranks of the Liberal Party show Tony Abbott's team are warming up for a massive back flip which will leave millions of Australians worse off, Minister

Australians are closer to no-nonsense flood insurance following the passing of the Insurance Contracts Amendments 2012 (the Bill) in the Senate today.

The passage of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax late yesterday brings real and big benefits to real Australian's retirement savings, Minister for Superannuation Bill Shorten said today.

Australia's wealth management industry will benefit from more flexible commencement arrangements for the Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms.

The Government has today released a second exposure draft of legislation implementing the first stage of the Investment Manager Regime (IMR).

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.

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.

Widespread rain across New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory has created safety risks and the potential for water damage to properties.