Welcome to Issue 81 of the FSC Policy Update. This article outlines legislative and regulatory developments in the superannuation, investments, financial advice, tax, technology and innovation sectors, plus more. Learn about what’s impacting the financial services industry below.

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.  

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.

Welcome to Issue 80 of the FSC Policy Update. This article outlines legislative and regulatory developments in the superannuation, investments, financial advice, tax, technology and innovation sectors, plus more. Learn about what’s impacting the financial services industry below.

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.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) and its superannuation funds members are spearheading the fight against fraud and scams following the release of a Standard that aims to protect consumers from financial harm.  

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