Regulatory & Government
Move to reform ‘essential’ last resort compo scheme
24 August 2026
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort “remains an essential backstop” for consumers, Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino says, as the federal government moves to fix the under-pressure program...
NZ regulator flags oversight failings in add-on cover sales
24 August 2026
A regulatory review of add-on insurance in New Zealand has found shortcomings that disadvantage consumers, singling out oversight of distribution partners as a pressing area of concern...
Watchdog accuses Subaru of repairer competition breaches
24 August 2026
The competition regulator has launched Federal Court proceedings against Subaru Australia over alleged breaches of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme...
Submissions open for NSW lawyers’ PI inquiry
24 August 2026
The NSW parliamentary inquiry into solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance is calling for submissions by September 15...
ACCC clamps down on ‘false’ fire extinguisher marketing
24 August 2026
The consumer watchdog will maintain surveillance of lithium battery fire extinguisher suppliers after discovering some have made potentially false or misleading representations about safety compliance...
Flood cover gap blows out in highest-risk areas, cyclone pool finds
17 August 2026
Home flood insurance take-up among exposed properties in northern Australia is estimated at 65%, dropping to 33% where there is extreme risk, research shows...
Bank faces record penalty over cybersecurity failings
17 August 2026
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank faces an $8 million fine over failings that enabled a hacker to make more than 280 unauthorised transactions from customer accounts...
Cyber inquiry seeks SME feedback on risk, defences
17 August 2026
Australia’s first federal inquiry focused on cybersecurity challenges facing SMEs is seeking input from business owners, as it examines whether they have the resources and support to withstand attacks...
Resilient homes scheme makes ‘real difference’ in flood zones
17 August 2026
The Queensland Resilient Homes Fund has proven an effective recovery program for householders affected by floods, a review of the scheme has found...
State readies for high-threat bushfire season
17 August 2026
NSW is stepping up preparations for the bushfire season, warning there is “high potential for a challenging summer, with forecasts indicating an increased likelihood of above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall”...
NZ central bank consults on prudential levy
17 August 2026
Insurers, banks and financial market intermediaries have been told they will pay a prudential levy to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand by about mid-2027...
ACT motor scheme under review
17 August 2026
A review of the ACT compulsory third party motor insurance scheme will consider if it is improving outcomes for injured people...
Peak body urges adaptation focus in climate transition
17 August 2026
Emissions reduction is essential but “will not prevent many of the climate impacts already locked into the system”, the Insurance Council of Australia says in a renewed push for increased government spending on mitigation...
Inquiry reviews PI options for solicitors
10 August 2026
A NSW parliamentary committee will examine the potential to introduce competition into the market for solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance...
‘Peace of mind’ for apartment owners as state backs defects cover
10 August 2026
The NSW parliament has passed legislation allowing provision of decennial liability insurance for new apartment buildings...
Farms demand dingo pack protection
10 August 2026
Farmers in northern NSW are calling on the state government to provide insurance against livestock losses if stronger legal protections for dingoes lead to more attacks on stock...
Pilot programs tackle psychosocial hazards in key sectors
10 August 2026
WorkSafe Victoria will invest $6.9 million in four industry trials aiming to reduce psychological injuries in high-risk areas and shape future health and safety policies...
ICA to launch campaign as levy debate continues
03 August 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia will tomorrow launch a campaign calling on the NSW Parliament to scrap the insurance tax and deliver a fairer way to fund emergency services...
Carnival death prompts ride safety laws overhaul
03 August 2026
The death of a six-year-old who was flung from a ride at a Victorian beachside carnival in 2017 has led to amusement industry reforms, WorkSafe says...
'Historic deployment' as NSW firefighters head to France
03 August 2026
Firefighters from NSW and a Chinook waterbombing helicopter are travelling to Europe at the request of the French government...