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| Active Super Fined $10.5 Million Over Misleading ESG Claims Wed, 26 Mar: Active Super has faced a substantial financial penalty from the Federal Court, amounting to $10.5 million, due to misleading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims. This ruling comes after action taken by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which identified discrepancies between Active Super’s ESG investment claims and their actual portfolio. - read more
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| Monthly CPI Falls Short Again as Key Components Decline Wed, 26 Mar: A recent release by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicates that the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is underwhelming expectations once more. The seasonally adjusted CPI increased by 2.4%, while the CPI excluding volatile items like holiday travel posted a 2.7% rise. Similarly, the annual trimmed mean registered a 2.7% uptick. - read more
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| Consumer Advocates Criticise Insurers Over 'Poverty Premiums' and 'Loyalty Taxes' Wed, 26 Mar: Consumer advocacy groups have voiced strong opposition to the insurance industry's decision to reject recommendations designed to eliminate practices that disadvantage consumers, including charging higher rates for monthly bill payments and increasing renewal premiums for loyal customers. The Financial Rights Legal Centre has cited ongoing reports from consumers being adversely affected by these pricing practices, which they refer to as a 'poverty premium' and a 'loyalty tax.' - read more
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| Key Insights from Australia's Latest Federal Budget Wed, 26 Mar: The Australian government's federal budget for 2025-26 indicates little change from previous projections. With the economy seemingly recovering, growth is anticipated to rise, while inflation continues its downward trend. However, the budget deficit is set to widen, moving from $27.6 billion in 2024-25 to $42.1 billion in 2025-26. Despite the potential fiscal challenges, significant new tax cuts and spending initiatives highlight the government's focus on alleviating cost-of-living pressures. - read more
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| What Hospitality Business Owners Need to Know About Income Protection Insurance The Australian hospitality industry is renowned for its vibrancy, yet it also faces significant challenges. With fluctuating demand, seasonal changes, and unpredictable external factors such as economic downturns and pandemics, hospitality businesses often operate in a high-risk environment. For hotel operators, the stakes are even higher due to substantial investments in property, staff, and customer service. - read more
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