Welcome to Issue 85 of the FSC Policy Update. This article outlines legislative and regulatory developments in the superannuation, investments, financial advice, tax, technology and innovation sectors, plus more. Learn about what’s impacting the financial services industry.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) today releases a best practice framework showing how superannuation funds can strengthen their product, service and engagement offering across all stages of a customer’s life.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) congratulates the new Albanese Government Ministry on their appointments and to the new Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister.  

The FSC welcomes the 2025-26 ‘no surprises’ Federal Budget which reinforces stability and provides certainty for the financial services industry and its consumers on the eve of the federal election.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the release of the Government’s exposure draft legislation covering part of the second tranche of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package.  

Today, business and finance groups have come together to endorse Australia’s continued bipartisan commitment to the Paris Agreement goals and call for all levels of government to continue to support Australia’s transition to a clean, competitive, resilient and prosperous net zero economy.