State launches CTP, lifetime care scheme reviews
01 September 2025
NSW policymakers have opened a review of the state’s compulsory third party insurance scheme...
Regulatory & Government
Farmers receive more drought resilience funding
01 September 2025
A $43.2 million federal and state support package will help NSW farmers strengthen their resilience to drought and make climate adaptations...
APRA consults on reporting standard updates
29 August 2025
Regulators are seeking feedback on proposed changes to prudential and reporting standards for general and life insurers...
Labor brings forward mortgage guarantee extension
25 August 2025
An expansion of the program guaranteeing low-deposit loans for first home buyers so they do not need lenders’ mortgage insurance will be brought forward to October, the federal government says...
APRA seeks ‘right balance’ on regulation
25 August 2025
The prudential watchdog says “getting the balance right” on regulations is one of four strategic priorities this financial year, in line with federal efforts to ease the compliance burden...
NZ plans building defect liability overhaul
25 August 2025
New Zealand has announced building reform plans that include adopting proportionate liability and exploring options such as home warranties to address defects...
Company sentenced after worker crushed by loader
25 August 2025
An asphalt company has been fined after a worker was crushed to death by a loader driven by a colleague during end-of-day drinks...
Watchdog warns over faulty drains
25 August 2025
Victorian authorities have urged plumbers to ensure drainage work is compliant after nearly one-third of projects were flagged during recent checks...
Northern Rivers buyback program tops 900 home offers
18 August 2025
The NSW Reconstruction Authority has settled on 699 flood buyback properties in the Northern Rivers region under the Resilient Homes Program...
ICA joins push for red tape cuts
18 August 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia is part of an alliance of business groups and associations calling for red tape reductions as Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to host this week’s Economic Reform Roundtable...
Victorian workplace hazard fines rise 10%
18 August 2025
Health and safety prosecutions by WorkSafe Victoria led to court-ordered fines totalling $12.4 million last financial year...
NSW weighs train ban for e-bikes, scooters
18 August 2025
The NSW government is consulting on a proposal to temporarily ban e-bikes, e-scooters and other lithium-ion battery transport devices from train services...
Productivity Commission weighs in on climate resilience
11 August 2025
The Productivity Commission has proposed the creation of a resilience rating system for housing to ease pressure on home premiums as climate change intensifies...
Queensland council offers home risk assessments
11 August 2025
City of Gold Coast will give 40 homeowners free resilience assessments under a partnership with the Resilient Building Council...
New workers’ comp bill ‘undermines democratic process’
11 August 2025
The Law Society of NSW has attacked the state government’s introduction of a second bill designed to revamp workplace injury laws...
Insurers hail reinsurance pool relationships
11 August 2025
Insurers report high levels of satisfaction with the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation but want more information on the rationale behind decisions...
State moves ahead with WorkSafe support overhaul
11 August 2025
Reforms targeting support for injured workers and families affected by fatal workplace accidents have passed Victoria’s parliament, with the state opposition calling for balance to ensure changes do not increase premiums...
State steps up fight against underworld tobacco trade
11 August 2025
The NSW government has introduced legislation to crack down on the illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products...
New Zealanders hesitant on NHC levy hike
11 August 2025
Half of New Zealanders would not want to pay an extra $NZ200 ($182.55) in levies to better fund government insurer the Natural Hazards Commission, a survey has shown...
APRA consults on entity-level data tweaks
11 August 2025
The prudential regulator has released a consultation paper on its institution-level data publications covering general and life insurance...