Regulatory & Government
icare probes possible workers’ comp underpayments
06 October 2025
NSW state insurer icare has identified about 9400 workers’ compensation claims that may have been underpaid because inflation adjustments were not included...
Worker safety reforms target psychosocial hazards
06 October 2025
Victoria’s new workplace mental health laws will start on December 1 as the state workers’ compensation scheme battles a rise in psychological injury claims...
Jailed broker spent clients’ cash on home, holidays
06 October 2025
New Zealand insurance broker Murray McClune has been jailed for stealing $NZ1.7 million ($1.5 million) from two elderly couples, according to the Financial Markets Authority...
NZ firms told to fix ‘defensive’ complaints systems
06 October 2025
The Financial Markets Authority has told New Zealand companies to put more resources into helping customers lodge complaints...
Industry hails NSW planning bill’s resilience focus
29 September 2025
NSW planning reforms that add resilience as a key objective have been welcomed by the Insurance Council of Australia...
ASIC finalises breach, complaints dashboard plans
29 September 2025
The corporate regulator will proceed with plans to publish a dashboard of company-level internal dispute resolution data, which will be “modified” to address issues raised by stakeholders...
Latest strata management shake-up looms
29 September 2025
Strata managers in NSW will have new duties around best interests and due diligence when the next phase of state reforms takes effect on October 27...
State backs worker mental health studies
29 September 2025
The NSW government is investing $5.4 million in a new national centre focusing on workplace psychological health and safety...
WorkSafe Victoria names new CEO
29 September 2025
Former local authority executive Cathy Henderson has been appointed CEO of WorkSafe Victoria...
SIRA pushes for people-first workers’ comp scheme
22 September 2025
The NSW insurance regulator says a system-wide move to “person-centred” claims management is needed in workers’ compensation, and it will prioritise the shift in its oversight...
NZ delegation strengthens ties in London
22 September 2025
New Zealand’s Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson and the Insurance Council of New Zealand visited London last week to meet industry stakeholders...
State sells Lismore houses under flood buyback scheme
22 September 2025
The NSW government has sold 10 repurchased Lismore homes, in a round of auctions that attracted more than 20 bidders...
Building surveyors support NZ liability reform
22 September 2025
New Zealand surveyors have backed a proposed shift to proportionate liability on buildings if it is accompanied by “robust” insurance and a focus on higher construction standards...
Investments lift WA state insurer
22 September 2025
The Insurance Commission of WA has reported stronger financial results in key operations, as higher claims expenses were offset by increased investment income...
WA builder collapse to trigger warranty claims
15 September 2025
A WA regulator has told homeowners affected by the collapse of Tingey Development Group to contact builders’ warranty insurer QBE...
ASIC extends distribution rule relief
15 September 2025
General insurance providers have been granted an extended exemption from appointing product distributors as authorised representatives...
Victoria passes construction reforms
15 September 2025
Victorian building reform legislation that is part of a broader program to improve protections passed state parliament last week...
State moves ahead with illicit tobacco clampdown
15 September 2025
The NSW parliament has passed a bill cracking down on the illegal trade of tobacco and vaping products...
Mulino’s European tour to inform response to insurance challenges
08 September 2025
Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino will join an insurer delegation to Europe as he considers the “best ways” to deal with issues around affordability and availability of cover...
ASIC seeks to ease regulatory ‘chilling effect’
08 September 2025
The corporate regulator is consulting on ways to cut red tape, to build on its push to “simplify and ease” the regulatory burden on businesses...