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Alliance strongly welcomes Coalition’s commitment to cut red tape by 25 per cent
The Alliance of Industry Associations strongly welcomes the Coalition's commitment to cut red tape by 25 per cent. This is a significant commitment that will support businesses struggling under the weight of regulation, while providing a tangible boost to economic growth.
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New partnership to strengthen disaster recovery for NSW communities
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) and Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) have formalised a new partnership to strengthen coordination between government and the insurance sector before, during and after disasters.
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Steve Johnston Opening Address 2026 Annual Conference
Thanks, Andrew. Good morning, and welcome to the Insurance Council's 2026 Conference. A particular welcome to all of the speakers, policymakers, regulators, media and industry leaders who will be part of the conversation over the next day and a half.
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Insurance Council Board welcomes new QBE representative
The Insurance Council of Australia today advises that QBE Australia Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Sue Houghton concluded her tenure on the ICA Board on 31 October 2026, in anticipation of her retirement from QBE Insurance at the end of the year.
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El Niño declared, but don’t count on a dry summer: prepare now
The Insurance Council of Australia is urging households to prepare their homes and check their insurance ahead of a severe weather season that could still bring wet and stormy conditions.The Bureau of Meteorology has declared an El Niño, which has historically been linked to drier conditions in eastern Australia.
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Qld planning reforms must keep new homes out of harm’s way
Building new homes in places likely to be damaged or destroyed by floods, cyclones and storms will not solve Queensland’s housing shortage, the Insurance Council of Australia has warned in its submission to the Queensland State Planning Policy (SPP) review.
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