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CALI has reaffirmed its longstanding support for the legislated ban on the use of predictive genetic tests in life insurance and supports the proposed AFCA Rule changes that provide customers...
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CALI provided feedback on the draft Insurance Contracts Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance) Regulations 2026 (Regulations), which support amendments in Schedule 1 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic...
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CALI has responded to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) consultation on guidance to support the incoming automated decision-making (ADM) transparency obligation under the Privacy Act. Our submission...
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CALI’s submission responds to proposals to support the ongoing sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). We are committed to ensuring that customers with unpaid Australian Financial Complaints...
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CALI has made a submission to the Treasury’s consultation on lead generation, supporting targeted and proportionate reforms that address high‑risk and harmful practices while preserving legitimate pathways for Australians to...
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CALI welcomes the Interim Report published on 10 April 2026 as part of the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice. CALI’s response reiterates its commitment to supporting...
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CALI has made a submission in support of the proposed new education standard for financial advisers. We made targeted recommendations on a range of issues, and reiterated our calls for...
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CALI has submitted a response to the Treasury’s consultation on preventing perpetrators from accessing victims’ superannuation death benefits. The submission supports reforms that strengthen protections for victim‑survivors while providing clarity...
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CALI has undertaken extensive engagement with member organisations, expert clinicians and researchers, and other key stakeholders in the context of the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice...
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CALI has made a submission to Treasury’s review of the amended Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) protections. The submission draws on industry experience since the extension of the UCT regime to...
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CALI has made a pre-budget submission to Treasury for the 2026-2027 financial year. Our submission spotlights issues relating to mental health in Australia and its consequent impacts on the economy...
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CALI responded to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the draft bill banning the use of predictive genetic tests in life insurance underwriting. We have consistently supported and advocated...
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CALI responded to APRA’s further consultation on proposed adjustments to the capital settings for longevity products. Consistent with the recommendations of our prior submission on 25 July 2025, we welcome APRA’s...
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CALI responded to the independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code). Our submission supports evolving the Life Code to provide the right protections for customers in...
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CALI responded to the Attorney-General’s Department’s review of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Our submission focused on maintaining the important provisions of the DDA which enable life insurers to fairly...
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CALI responded to AFCA’s joint consultation on its Approach documents in relation to non-disclosure and misrepresentation, and the duty to take reasonable care not to make a misrepresentation. To support...
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CALI responded to Treasury’s consultation on the draft bill banning the use of predictive genetic tests in life insurance underwriting. We have consistently supported and advocated for this legislation. We recognise that...
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CALI responded to APRA’s consultation on the non-confidentiality determination and statistical publications for general and life insurance. To support a level playing field, and to ensure market integrity, contestability and...
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CALI has responded to Treasury’s consultation on the guidance on best practice principles for superannuation retirement income solutions. High quality retirement outcomes are coming into critical focus as Australia’s population...
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CALI welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to reforming and improving the retirement phase of superannuation to help deliver a more dignified retirement for more Australians. Our response to the Treasury’s...
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CALI responded to Treasury’s consultation in relation to the FY26 special levy for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). The current design of the CSLR is unsustainable and CALI...
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Australia’s life insurers see firsthand the lived experiences of customers who are severely impacted by mental ill health and are unable to work or participate in the communities in which...
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CALI’s submission outlines the importance for the NSW Government and inquiring members of parliament to understand the broader context that workers compensation schemes operate in, to fully understand the potential...
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CALI has submitted a comprehensive response to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) on its Governance Review. The submission provides constructive feedback aimed at ensuring the proposals are practical, proportionate,...
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CALI has submitted a detailed response to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) on its draft on superannuation approaches. CALI has provided constructive feedback to refine the document’s clarity, legal...
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Life insurance products are designed to give Australians peace of mind. This fundamental purpose of life insurance is at odds with any situation where a product can be used by...
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CALI supports the introduction of standardised informed consent for Australians about how their financial adviser is remunerated for providing personal advice about life insurance products. This implements the recommendations of...
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With five million people currently in, or preparing to retire, it is clear there is a significant demographic change and longevity risk facing our nation. Life insurers can play an...
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There are some key functions on the proposed Insurance Key Functions List (the list) that are more appropriate for Authorised Deposit-Taking Institutions (ADIs), and therefore might require amending and/or removing...
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As Australians live longer, they are spending more time in retirement. With five million people currently in retirement or preparing to retire, it is clear there is a significant demographic...
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Life insurance provides a safety net for Australians when they are unable to participate fully in an active working life due to illness, injury or death. Life insurance and superannuation...
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Life insurers help millions of Australians to live in a healthy, confident and secure way. Our members want to support their customers to proactively manage their health and reduce potential...
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This submission highlights a number of sections of CPG 230 which would benefit from additional clarification by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) to make the intent of the guidance...
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The life insurance industry supports the proposed approach to legislating the objective of superannuation. We welcome the strong recognition in the Explanatory Materials of the important benefits provided by insurance...
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Department/Organisation: Treasury CALI supports strong action on climate change. We are very supportive of the Government’s emissions reduction commitments of 43 per cent by 2030 and net zero by 2050. ...
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Department/Organisation: Senate Economics Committee CALI supports the work of the ALRC in improving the operation of financial services law in Australia. The proposed legislative amendments relating to moving insurance regulations...
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Department/Organisation: Treasury CALI believes a fair, equitable and sustainable external dispute resolution service is critical for consumer trust and confidence in the financial services sector. CALI supports the Australian Government’s...
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Department/Organisation: AFCA CALI believes a fair, equitable and sustainable external dispute resolution service is critical for consumer trust and confidence in the financial services sector. CALI supports the findings of...
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Department/Organisation: Treasury CALI supports the remaking of a number of insurance regulations due to expire by October 2023 to provide certainty to the life insurance industry over the continued unaltered...
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Department/Organisation: Attorney-General’s Department CALI supports the need to strengthen and modernise Australia’s privacy laws to address emerging risks. For life insurers to continue to support Australians, access to, the ability...
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Department/Organisation: Treasury CALI believes that an equitable and sustainable superannuation system is one that also provides a safety net for Australians when they are unable to participate fully in an...
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