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Treasury proposes merger of accounting, audit bodies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... to make them "more efficient, effective and fit for purpose," a move that have caught some by surprise. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced that government will propose legislation to merge the three bodies that oversee financial reporting and set reporting ...

Treasury launches sustainable finance strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... legislation and industry outlined. "This is about improving financial market transparency and credibility," said Treasurer Jim Chalmers in a speech this morning. "Strengthening our capacity to assess climate-related financial risks and opportunities ...

AASB publishes climate-related disclosure standards draft

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... come into force in July, but requires legislation from Parliament to make climate reporting mandatory. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has previously announced that the federal government will do so. AASB has proposed additional modifications in its exposure ...

Industy veterans named to sustainable finance taxonomy working group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... achieve Australia's net-zero ambitions. ASFI is undertaking the initial taxonomy development phase, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers announcing earlier this year that the Australian government would co-fund the initial development phase. TTEG will work over ...

Sustainable finance heavyweight to chair National Reconstruction Fund board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... enabling capabilities. It was announced as one of a suite of funding initiatives totalling $40 billion by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in the May budget. The board is comprised of directors with specialist knowledge across the priority investment areas, noted ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Scope 3 emissions possible during this time. Alignment with international climate disclosure standards. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the consultation paper builds on existing climate disclosure practices to improve breadth, quality, and sophistication ...

Cost a barrier for SME ambition on net zero: BSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... policy as a way to assist SMEs on this process, including the Small Business Energy Incentive announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in the May budget. The Small Business Energy Incentive is a bonus tax deduction for businesses with annual turnover of less ...

Aussie, Kiwi ministers commit to sustainable finance alignment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... across both countries to support businesses that operate across the Trans-Tasman economic region. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen and New Zealand Minster of Finance Grant Robertson and Minster of Climate ...

Experts evaluate impact of Modern Slavery Act review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... the recommendation to create a federal Office of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner - which was funded under Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget proposal earlier in May. "The introduction of an independent anti-slavery commissioner raises awareness, meaning for ...

Renewable energy, climate in spotlight in Federal Budget

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
The transition to a renewable energy future was a central part of the Federal Budget unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday night. In addition to action on climate, the Budget also included an $8 million allocation to establish a federal government ...