Daniel Mulino 2025

Daniel Mulino:

So my name’s Daniel Mulino, I’m the Minister for Financial Services and Assistant Treasurer, and I’m here this morning to talk about lost and unclaimed superannuation.

The Albanese Government is urging Australians to take just a few minutes to check if they have any lost or unclaimed super. It’s part of our commitment to helping people retire with dignity and make the most of every dollar they’ve earned.

The Albanese Government’s increased investment in university‑based tax clinics is benefitting an increased number of vulnerable Australians with free tax assistance.

The latest National Tax Clinic report shows significant increases in the number of taxpayers helped.

The Albanese Government is today releasing exposure draft regulations to make sure those people who rely on cash can still use it for essential purchases.

These regulations will help ensure Australians won’t be left behind for grocery and fuel purchases as many businesses move to cashless payment.

The Albanese Government has today released the second edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid (RIG), an important tool to enhance transparency, coordination, and engagement across the financial sector.

First launched in December 2024, the RIG maps out upcoming reforms and regulatory activities, helping industry, regulators, and government work more closely together.

Peter Stefanovic:

A major about face from the federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers this week after a reversal on his proposed super tax on super accounts above $3 million after championing it for 2 years. That means a new search for revenue in an already swollen budget.

Ellen Fanning:

Please thank the minister again for that speech. You have QR codes on your table if you want to fire follow‑up questions to my iPad, but be quick, because I’ve got a bunch. Go on, push them through.

I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we are meeting, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present.

I’d also like to acknowledge:

Today, the Albanese Labor Government has introduced legislation to require super to be paid on payday, a reform that will benefit the retirement incomes of millions of Australians.

This legislation is all about reforming our superannuation system to help ensure more Australians get the secure retirement they need and deserve.