06 March 2023
The Victorian Building Authority has backed a research project from the University of Sydney into moisture resilience as it continues to take on the issue of water ingress and mould damage...
06 March 2023
The Insurance Council of Australia has warned expanding the Consumer Data Right to the sector could have adverse consequences if key issues aren’t considered, as a Senate Committee considers a parliamentary bill to power up the information-sharing regime...
06 March 2023
The Federal government is seeking feedback until mid-April on the development of a 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy...
06 March 2023
National construction union, CFMEU, says it will “continue its fight” for a ban on engineered stone products after the Federal Government announced that it would consider its prohibition...
06 March 2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched its first court action alleging greenwashing conduct after highlighting it as an enforcement priority area for this year...
06 March 2023
The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has successfully prosecuted an injured Sydney worker for obtaining a financial advantage by deception/dishonesty...
27 February 2023
Some flood-affected homeowners in NSW’s Northern Rivers region have received initial offers for home buybacks from the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation as part of a joint federal and state government initiative...
27 February 2023
RACQ Insurance says many policyholders have turned to the joint Queensland and federal government Resilient Homes Fund for flood resilience upgrades as the first works begin...
27 February 2023
Legislation aimed at putting a stop to “harvesting” of motor vehicle injury insurance claims is set to be introduced in WA...
27 February 2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has commenced Federal Court action that alleges RACQ Insurance misled customers over pricing discount promises...
27 February 2023
Submissions to a Senate inquiry on Australia’s disaster resilience say solutions to ongoing insurance challenges must be considered as part of the long-term answer...
27 February 2023
The Southport Magistrates Court in Queensland has imposed a $70,000 penalty over a breach of anti-hawking laws following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission...
27 February 2023
An independent review of the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme will include an examination of its performance, how psychological injuries are managed and other emerging issues...
27 February 2023
New Zealand’s Parliament has passed the Natural Hazards Insurance Bill, which replaces and simplifies Earthquake Commission legislation and introduces a number of changes recommended by a public inquiry into the handling of Christchurch claims...
27 February 2023
Emergency Services Minister Murray Watt has announced funding for the flood mitigation projects recommended by the CSIRO’s Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative...
20 February 2023
The former chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission James Shipton says a “stand-alone” insurance regulator “could be considered”, bringing prudential and conduct oversight together...
20 February 2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says its Enforcement Priorities program for this year include “misleading insurance pricing promises” as the industry comes under pressure over failures to honour pricing discounts...
20 February 2023
A new survey has revealed what insurance supervisors are doing globally to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the industry...
20 February 2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has published a framework aimed at supporting positive outcomes for First Nations people...
20 February 2023
The Australia Prudential Regulation Authority has reiterated it remains focused on addressing insurance affordability and other related challenges at a Senate hearing...