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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 ...

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 ...

CA ANZ issues warning over new financial standards body

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... concerns about the lack of legislative framework. "Without establishing basic structures, roles and governance in legislation, how can the government expect the profession, investors, companies and the public to place their trust in this new body?" van ...

Most-read articles of 2024

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... financial risk The Senate Inquiry into the Government's Nature Positive Bills in September recommended amending legislation to empower Canberra to issue National Environmental Standards and ensure the definition of 'nature positive' aligns ...

Anne Fuchs takes on new role at ART

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... she has been heavily involved on ART's behalf in contributing ideas to the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes legislation and looks forward to working with governments on policies in the future that help support better financial outcomes for working ...

Investors welcome Future Made in Australia bills

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... our economy, and the global climate". The Smart Energy Council, whose members are poised to benefit most, said the legislation forms "the backbone" of a net zero future. "Renewables are at the centre of Australia's economic future, and this legislation ...
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