Media Releases
Media Release: Reforms a positive step but retirement is personal
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government’s response to the retirement phase consultation.
Media Release: FSC welcomes payday super
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government’s response to the payday superannuation consultation, which includes requiring employers to pay their employees superannuation at the same time as their salary and wages from 1 July 2026.
Media Release: Investment community welcomes climate disclosure legislation
The Financial Services Council (FSC) congratulates the Government on the passage of its climate disclosure regime legislation in Parliament today.
Media Release: A step closer to bridging the retirement savings gender gap
The Financial Services Council (FSC) congratulates the Government for acting on its commitment to pay the Super Guarantee on Government paid parental leave from 1 July 2025, with legislation being introduced to Parliament today.
Media Release: Australians with complex financial advice needs require fit-for-purpose regulatory framework
The number of Australians with complex financial advice needs will grow by 70 per cent in 25 years – from 4.3 million to 7.2 million, however regulatory design has favoured default settings and ignored Australian consumers requiring more complex and personalised financial advice.
Media Release: FSC welcomes amendments to financial advice bill
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government’s amendments to remove the s99FA(1)(a) and (b) provisions in tranche 1 of its Delivering Better Financial Outcomes Bill.