Regulation

Qld government amends legislation for ANZ-Suncorp merger
18 June 2024

The ANZ-Suncorp merger has been brought one step closer to fruition with the Queensland government amending its merger legislation.

REIQ backs LNP housing measures
17 June 2024

Queensland’s state government opposition has suggested a number of housing measures that the institute has supported.

Tasmanian FHB support passes House of Assembly
13 June 2024

Tasmania is the latest state to make changes to its stamp duty concessions for first home buyers.

Miles government increases FHB stamp duty concessions to $700k
12 June 2024

The Queensland government has announced reduced costs for first home owners through lifting the concession on the transfer duty threshold.

Victorian property tax to affect investment decisions
10 June 2024

SMSF trustees that invest in qualifying use property in Victoria from 1 July 2024 will need to be aware of how the new commercial and industrial property tax works, says a leading legal ...

Government introduces BNPL consumer protections
5 June 2024

The federal government has announced new consumer protection legislation for buy now, pay later products.

‘Concerning’ number of Australians not seeking financial support: ASIC
3 June 2024

New research has found that Australians are opting for other methods to meet debt repayments instead of reaching out for financial assistance.

NSW increases housing targets
29 May 2024

The NSW government has announced it will provide community funding to local governments that exceed the state’s updated housing targets.

Broker beat up a ‘storm in a teacup’ but not without risk
28 May 2024

Laughably inaccurate reports in the AFR have reignited the discussion around the real consequences of misleading and uninformed commentary on broker remuneration.

APRA abstains from extra regulations to mitigate AI risks
24 May 2024

The regulator has revealed it has “no such plans” to introduce new regulations to combat risks presented by AI.