Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - January, 2024
Corruption count stays still
Australia's anti-corruption efforts seem to have stalled, with the nation still trailing behind its peers.
Anger aimed at law office
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has issued a stark warning to the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO)...
'Baby debt' response outlined
Changes to parental leave are being proposed to help reduce the superannuation ‘baby debt’ for mothers.
Climate law delay sought
Australian business groups have called for a delay in the implementation of the new mandatory climate disclosure laws...
Housing issues build
With the weakest home-building pipeline Australia has seen in over a decade, there is a growing push for...
Slump causes mine concern
The prices of lithium and nickel, once the darlings of the green energy transition, have plummeted.
Costs mount for vital scheme
New figures predict an even larger NDIS cost blowout than many expected.
Doomsday Clock maintains risk
In a reminder of global perils, the Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight.
Fortescue facing shift
An ex-PM’s departure could mark a new chapter for Fortescue’s green ambitions.
King leaves on power spree
Australia is promoting itself to key energy markets in Japan and South Korea.
Wealth gap widens
Oxfam has revealed alarming statistics on the burgeoning fortunes of the world's richest ...
Achievement falls in funding gap
Public school financial shortfalls could be widening the achievement gap, new figures show.
Population passes 27 million
Australia's population has hit the 27 million mark nearly two decades earlier than many anticipated.
Self-serve could kill loyalty
A new study looks at the effect of self-service checkouts on customers’ loyalty.
ATO fight heads for Fair Work
The Taxation Officers’ Branch of the Australian Services Union (ASU) has escalated its pay dispute ...
Green suit risk studied
Investors and regulators may not be fully accounting for the financial risks posed by climate lawsuits, research suggests.