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APRA told to reign in super system's financed emissions

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... framework for super from the Conexus Institute urges APRA to introduce a mandatory VER through prudential standards or legislation which would help create a consistent benchmark for funds. A second report by Conexus, Climate-related investment activity ...

Alliance formed to demand polluters pay their 'fair share'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
A newly formed alliance, Make Big Polluters Pay, is urging the government to enforce new legislation to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for increased climate risks. According to the organisation, coal, oil and gas corporations, which are responsible ...

Victoria looks to enshrine work from home rights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
The Victorian premier is planning to introduce legislation that would provide a legal right to work from home two days a week. However, industry groups are split on whether it should go ahead. Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announced the Labor state ...

Conservation initiatives ignore climate risks: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... actions. If they don't line up, then conservation efforts risk falling short. Field programs may lack legal backing, or legislation may not translate into action where it matters most," they said. "Climate change should be considered at all levels of ...

EPBC Act reforms urgently needed: Industry groups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... the increased costs and procedural impediments, stem from interfaces with the EPBC Act. The groups are calling for legislation that is efficient and protects nature, including: National Environmental Standards together with better data to inform community ...

Aware Super recruits Marsh McLennan risk specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... oversee Line 1 risk across the fund's enablement, transformation and performance teams, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and internal policies. "The role is responsible for fostering a proactive risk culture and driving accountability ...

Investors progress on climate, but barriers emerge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... Meanwhile, there was a four percentage point increase in those citing policy uncertainty. The Your Future, Your Super legislation was also cited by 35% of investors as a barrier, as was lack of opportunities with appropriate risk return. "The Australian ...

FAAA expands policy team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... ongoing efforts in shaping the future of financial advice in Australia."The appointment comes as Canberra finalises legislation around Delivering Better Financial Outcomes. Speaking on the latest DBFO proposal, the FAAA said it was "disappointed". FAAA ...

Mandatory sustainability reporting in Australia

ALETTA BOSHOFF  |  MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... (Bill) passed through both Houses of Parliament on 9 September 2024 and received Royal Assent on 17 September 2024. The legislation commenced 1 January 2025. Determining which entities must report and by when can be challenging. This paper includes a ...

Deputy chair appointed to ARENA board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... Australia," minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen said. At the end of 2024 the government amended ARENA's legislation to strengthen its independent governance, reinstate its guaranteed statutory funding and establish ARENA as a delivery ...