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Converge
Converge

Converge is a workplace mental health and wellbeing provider delivering employee assistance and counselling services to businesses and government.

9 Jul 2026

9/07/2026 12:00:00 AM
Consultation on strengthening the superannuation performance test
Consultation on strengthening the superannuation performance test

Ensuring super funds can access the long-term returns and diversification of venture capital and private equity investment.

3 Jul 2026

3/07/2026 12:00:00 AM
Australia Venture & Startup Report 2026
Australia Venture & Startup Report 2026

The Australia Venture & Startup Report 2026 delivers a rigorous, data-driven snapshot of one of the world's fastest-growing venture ecosystems.

29 Jun 2026

29/06/2026 12:00:00 AM
Advancing private market operations
Advancing private market operations

With private equity efficiency; under pressure, it’s never been more vital to advance fund operations. Learn how digital transformation can help you solve your private markets operational challenges; to enhance investor experiences and unlock growth.

18 Jun 2026

18/06/2026 12:00:00 AM
Opening statement to CGT Inquiry
Opening statement to CGT Inquiry

The Council's opening statement to the Senate inquiry into proposed capital gains tax reforms

16 Jun 2026

16/06/2026 12:00:00 AM
Private equity backing jobs and growth
Private equity backing jobs and growth

Melbourne business owner Chris Toner is worried the CGT changes will make it harder for family businesses to access private equity to grow.

16 Jun 2026

16/06/2026 12:00:00 AM
Capital Gains Tax Submission
Capital Gains Tax Submission

Ensuring Australia’s competitiveness and capacity to attract capital for innovative ideas and highly productively businesses are not compromised by capital gains tax changes.

15 Jun 2026

15/06/2026 12:00:00 AM
Private capital - from roadmap to enforcement
Private capital - from roadmap to enforcement

Since releasing its private markets roadmap and surveillance findings in November 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved at pace.

10 Jun 2026

10/06/2026 12:00:00 AM
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Investment for Growth Awards
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Investment for Growth Awards

4 Sep 2025

4/09/2025 8:00:00 PM
Defence investment
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Defence investment

Making national security an attractive asset class for investors.

4 May 2025

4/05/2025 11:48:00 AM
Election 2025: Our policy agenda to support investment
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Election 2025: Our policy agenda to support investment

Australians need a plan and courage to drive long-term growth.

4 Apr 2025

4/04/2025 1:00:00 AM
Federal Budget 25-26
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Federal Budget 25-26

A crowd pleaser focused on cost of living relief.

26 Mar 2025

26/03/2025 12:00:00 AM
2025 Gala Dinner Review
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2025 Gala Dinner Review

Another successful gala dinner was held in conjunction with the Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ) ANZ Forum. The evening brought together leaders from across the investment community, including a strong contingent of international investors.

6 Mar 2025

6/03/2025 6:39:00 PM
The ABC of private capital
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The ABC of private capital

Private capital contributes $77 billion to Australia’s economy, accounting for 3 per cent of GDP.

5 Mar 2025

5/03/2025 7:00:00 AM
The right regulatory balance
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The right regulatory balance

Response to ASIC’s discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets.

3 Mar 2025

3/03/2025 9:05:00 AM
Wholesale investor test should stay
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Wholesale investor test should stay

Parliamentary inquiry recommends no change to thresholds on the wholesale investor and wholesale client tests.

27 Feb 2025

27/02/2025 9:05:00 AM
The Trump opportunity
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The Trump opportunity

A fragile optimism is taking root in the investment community that Trump’s anti-climate stance could make Australia a more attractive destination for environmental and sustainability investors.

18 Feb 2025

18/02/2025 7:00:00 AM
Wealth creation avenues
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Wealth creation avenues

The Australian Investment Council has called on the Government to unlock new wealth creation avenues for everyday Australians by removing barriers to superannuation funds investing in high-return private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) assets.

12 Feb 2025

12/02/2025 7:00:00 AM