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EPBC Act reforms urgently needed: Industry groups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
A raft of industry groups have called on the government to urgently deliver its reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, which they say is "failing on all fronts." A group of eight industry, community, environment ...

Green moves: Aware Super, BlackRock, Taylor Fry

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... marking a return to funds management after a distinguished public sector career. Katherine Palmer brings over 12 years of government balance sheet management and sustainability bond expertise to the world's biggest asset manager, following a six-month ...

'Surreal', 'difficult' times for sustainable investors: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... disclosure bill will have to start reporting in the upcoming calendar year. [But] nothing is off the table with the federal government and trying to stop this from moving forward, because we certainly can't anticipate everything. But that is probably ...

BlackRock hires Housing Australia treasury chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... taking on key roles at Housing Australia, New South Wales Treasury, and TCorp. Katherine Palmer brings over 12 years of government balance sheet management and sustainability bond expertise to the world's biggest asset manager, following a six-month ...

Housing supply still in doldrums, affordability to improve: NHSAC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
While the supply of new housing is near its lowest level in a decade, a new report from the government shows that housing affordability is expected to broadly stabilise over the next four years. The State of the Housing System 2025 report compiled by ...

Calls for government to strike while green iron is hot

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... According to The Superpower Institute, green iron produced in Australia could compete with fossil fuel-based production if government policies were improved. Currently, Australia exports about $85 billion in iron ore per year. It said there are three ...

Record green bond issuance on the cards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... made in the green bond market, he said. And this is only expected to continue as investors and businesses support the government's net-zero endeavours. "Australian issuers are becoming more active, using sustainability and green bonds, with a steadily ...

QIC hires institutional sales director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... Schroders Australia executive has joined QIC's institutional distribution team as a director. The Queensland state government-owned investor confirmed the appointment of Tracy Abercromby, who will be based in QIC's Sydney office. Abercromby brings ...

Green moves: Chief Executive Women, Hearts & Minds, Rabobank

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... manager. With a background in finance, policy development, social impact, and business strategy, Newton has worked across government, community, and private sectors. At IFM, Newton managed a team of responsible investment specialists who collaborated ...

Clean energy transition a top priority for productivity: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... identified 15 priority reform areas for further exploration under the five productivity inquiries commissioned by the government. The five productivity inquiries were around creating a dynamic and resilient economy; building a skilled and adaptable workforce ...
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