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Deep dive on proposed policy reforms: Shield & First Guardian response

Thursday 10 September 2026

12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST

Up to 1 CPD hour available 

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Session Overview

The Government’s response to Shield and First Guardian will be a significant focus of the policy and advocacy agenda in 2026. Following Minister Mulino’s 19 August National Press Club speech, expected to outline major reforms to the regulation of lead generators, platforms and aspects of financial advice, and the Budget’s tax changes, Phil Anderson and Andrea Forbes will provide an update on key policy reforms and the political and advocacy dynamics shaping the year ahead. Join the webinar for a broad policy and advocacy update and insights into what to expect for the remainder of 2026.

Meet your speakers

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Phil Anderson

General Manager, Policy Advocacy & Standards, FAAA

Phil Anderson is the General Manager Policy, Advocacy & Standards of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). Phil had spent over 10 years at the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), including most recently as CEO before the successful vote to merge with the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

He has previously worked for Netwealth as General Manager Governance and Advice, and Colonial First State, where he was the Head of Risk Management & Compliance for the CFS Advice business. Phil has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years, having also worked with AMP, MLC and Perpetual.

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Andrea Forbes

Government Relations Manager, FAAA

Andrea has recently joined the FAAA as its Government Relations Manager. She has worked across the superannuation industry, politics, and Treasury, including as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Assistant Treasurer and Minister to Financial Services.