The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has welcomed the appointment of Senator Jane Hume as financial services minister while thanking outgoing minister Stuart Robert for his courtesy, professionalism and commitment to the industry.

FBAA managing director Peter White said he was looking forward to working with the new minister.

“I congratulate the senator for her appointment to the ministry. I am pleased to note that the senator has qualifications in the financial services sector and commerce and has experience in management roles and in directorship positions.

“I will be looking for an early opportunity to meet with Senator Hume to ensure the momentum gained through meetings with Stuart Robert and treasurer John Frydenberg continues.

“We have much work to do to ensure the broking industry continues to provide the competition in the sector that all Australians demand.”

Mr White also congratulated the treasurer for retaining his role. “The FBAA has worked with Mr Frydenberg for many years, initially as financial services minister, then treasurer and we will remain in contact with the offices of both Senator Hume and the treasurer to provide regular feedback from our industry.”