The Productivity Commission has reviewed the underperformance of the $2 billion My Health Record (MHR) system.

Former APRA chair Wayne Byres has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of the Australian stock exchange (ASX).

Experts say social media firms should not be left to enforce their own standards.

An outsourcing crackdown has been announced for the APS.

Stephen Rue, the outgoing CEO of NBN Co, has been announced as the new chief executive of Optus.

Millions should soon see a decrease in their student debt.

A study by e61 Institute has examined the decisions that drive Australia’s gender pay gap.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled significant reforms to Australia's foreign investment policy.

Apple has announced an unprecedented US$110 billion buyback.

Australia’s second largest pension fund is giving up thermal coal investments.

A former Defence chief says climate risks have been overlooked in Australia’s National Defence Strategy.

A New South Wales ICAC investigation has revealed extensive corrupt conduct involving former employees and contractors from the Inner West Council and Transport for NSW.

A government committee has called for a $17 per day increase in JobSeeker payments.

The IEA wants to ensure global climate pledges are carried out.

PwC wants to move on from its tax scandal.

A once leading figure in Australian regulation says a fancy slogan could hinder progress.

BHP's proposed a takeover of Anglo American has been knocked back.

Woodside Energy has weathered shareholders’ rejection of its climate plan.

A new sustainability initiative imposes stricter standards for government contracting.

A Senate inquiry has heard concerns of “state-sponsored greenwashing”.

BHP has brought in Deloitte to help it address underpayment issues.

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