Climate adaptation, AI safety and health reform critical for Budget: Actuaries Institute 

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We recognise the Government faces significant fiscal constraints and competing priorities in an uncertain economic environment. Within this context, the Actuaries Institute’s 2026-27 Budget submission highlights five critical areas to

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Super funds and government urged to adopt new financial advice framework

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A new framework published by the Actuaries Institute yesterday could greatly assist millions of Australians to access a broader range of support to improve their financial decision-making and wellbeing. The

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Actuaries back APRA’s capital initiatives to unlock annuity market potential

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The Actuaries Institute welcomes the consultation initiative by Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to improve the capital framework for annuity products. The Institute believes many Australian retirees could enjoy higher

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More investment needed to underwrite Australia’s future

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The Actuaries Institute welcomes the Federal Budget’s cost-of-living relief and equity measures but believes more investment is still required to supercharge the AI economy and to address climate change. Please

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Consultation on genetic tests in life insurance regulation: Actuaries advise for fair balance

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The Actuaries Institute strongly supports the Government’s objective to maximise the benefits of genetic testing while ensuring consumers can access affordable life insurance and the life insurance industry is sustainable.

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Australian actuaries recognised for their contributions to climate policy and solutions

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The Actuaries Institute has named Rade Musulin and Sharanjit Paddam as recipients of the 2023 Actuary of the Year Award for their work in developing solutions for climate change and

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Artificial intelligence and anti-discrimination: Major new publication

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The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the Actuaries Institute (Institute) said while artificial intelligence (AI) promises faster and smarter decision making, safeguards are needed to prevent potential discrimination. A

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Labor’s first budget is fiscally responsible amid severe domestic and global challenges

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The Federal Government’s revised 2022-23 Budget, delivered tonight by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, contains fiscally responsible measures which are essential at a time when the nation’s growth trajectory confronts severe domestic

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Actuaries Institute celebrates 125 years, focus remains on assessing future trends

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The Actuaries Institute this month celebrates 125 years of guiding government, business and the wider community through insight, independent advice, and rigorous data analysis. From a small group of like-minded

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Collaboration needed to prevent multi-billion dollar losses from cyber attacks

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The Actuaries Institute has issued a detailed report urging government, businesses, and insurers to collaboratively address significant insurance gaps in protection against cyber attacks that have already cost the Australian

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