Stephen Jones 2022

Introduction

I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land from which I am joining you from today, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, and also the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, where you are meeting.

I pay my respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge any First Nations Australians in attendance today.

TOM TILLEY:

The Albanese Government is taking further steps to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system.

The Government is progressing legislative amendments to the transfer balance cap for individuals with a capped defined benefit income stream to ensure members are not adversely impacted in the event of a merger or successor fund transfer between superannuation funds.

LISA MARKHAM:

On ABC South East, Lisa Markham with you this morning. Do you get a lot of spam? Sometimes it feels like every other text or email is a spam on a scam message, and they're getting more convincing, don't you think, as time goes on.

The Albanese Government is continuing to support former members of the collapsed Youpla Group.

The Youpla Group Funeral Benefits Program has been extended and will now accept applications until 30 June 2024.

The Albanese Government has today appointed Ms Angela Pearsall as a part-time business member of the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board (CADB) for a three‑year period.

The CADB is an independent disciplinary body established by Part 11 of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act).

The Albanese Government is urging Australians to be alert to an alarming rise in employment scams.

According to the National Anti‑Scams Centre (NASC) financial losses to job and employment scams have increased by over 740% in 2023.

The Albanese Labor Government is committed to ensuring older Australians are connected to and safe in the modern digital world and will today announce $42 million to extend the successful Be Connected program.

ROSS GREENWOOD:

Introduction

I acknowledge the Gadigal people as traditional custodians of the land we are meeting on.

I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations people attending today.

Thank you to the Australian Financial Review for organising this event.