State looks to ban e-bikes on trains
28 July 2025
The Victorian government has opened consultations on plans to ban e-mobility devices with lithium-ion batteries from public transport...
Regulatory & Government
APRA tolerance for risk gaps ‘never lower’
28 July 2025
A “perfect storm” of factors is amplifying cyber, geopolitical and operational risks, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority chair John Lonsdale says...
Feedback sought on non-solicitation clause overhaul
28 July 2025
Treasury is seeking submissions on possible rule changes affecting non-solicitation clauses...
TasInsure plan in balance as state waits on poll result
21 July 2025
The result of Saturday’s election in Tasmania is not expected until August 2, with the state facing a hung parliament...
SIRA cracks down on workers’ comp underinsurance
21 July 2025
The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has found significant underinsurance and employer non-compliance issues in the icare workers’ compensation scheme...
Insurance dominates complaint caseload
21 July 2025
The number of general insurance disputes in New Zealand has reached a record high, according to the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme...
Underwriters adapting amid net zero push: ICA
21 July 2025
Insurers have started to adjust underwriting assessments for solar farms and other emerging clean power risks to support the energy transition, the Insurance Council of Australia says...
Funeral group fined $3.5 million after ASIC appeal
14 July 2025
The Federal Court has imposed a $3.5 million penalty against ACBF Funeral Plans for misrepresenting that it was Aboriginal-owned or managed...
Broker banned after fraud rap
14 July 2025
The corporate watchdog has permanently banned former NSW broker Jason Prasad after he was convicted of fraud...
Cyclone pool claims top $650 million
14 July 2025
The cyclone pool has received 78,372 claims since its inception, with 88% related to Cyclone Alfred, a quarterly report shows...
Rowell takes SIRA deputy chair role
14 July 2025
The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has appointed Helen Rowell as deputy chair and Lynelle Briggs as an independent board member...
NZ regulator ‘ready to play part’ in anti-scam alliance
14 July 2025
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority has backed a cross-sector initiative to fight scammers...
SIRA regulatory priorities send ‘clear signal’
07 July 2025
The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has outlined its priorities for the financial year, aligning with a three-year strategy announced in February...
ICA calls on territory to pursue strata reforms
07 July 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia has urged the ACT to introduce strata transparency laws and help drive better building repairs and maintenance oversight by owners’ committees...
Broker loses licence over missed ASIC levy payment
07 July 2025
Downunder Insurance Services’ licence has been cancelled after it failed to pay levies to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission...
State building regulator up and running ahead of reforms
07 July 2025
Victoria’s new Building and Plumbing Commission has begun operations, as the state moves to plug gaps in construction industry regulation...
More NSW strata reforms kick in
07 July 2025
A further tranche of NSW strata reforms has taken effect this month, with the latest changes flowing from a 2021 statutory review...
Motor trades body rejects updated smash repair code
07 July 2025
The Motor Trades Association of Australia says a draft version of the revised smash repair code fails to address issues around fairness and it will not support the proposed changes...
Extra flood support for west Queenslanders
07 July 2025
A joint state and federal initiative will provide $45.7 million to help western Queensland communities recover from floods earlier this year...
‘Genuine beliefs’ key to AFCA approach on misrepresentation
30 June 2025
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has released new guidelines on how it will approach disputes around misrepresentation and disclosure...