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Court puts back Eric wind-up bid

01 September 2025

The Federal Court has adjourned an application to wind up Eric Insurance to allow creditors time to consider an alternative pathway...

ASIC puts priority on premium transparency

01 September 2025

The financial services regulator will focus on premium accuracy and transparency and the use of cash settlements as part of its updated corporate plan...

Pool group to offer SME risk mitigation discounts

01 September 2025

The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation has set out its strategic priorities to 2029, saying it will continue working with insurers and government to make cover more affordable and communities more resilient...

Reconstruction body faces flood response probe

01 September 2025

NSW MPs have launched an inquiry into the state’s disaster recovery agency, focusing on its response to extreme weather events including east coast floods in May, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the 2022 inundation in the Central West region...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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