Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - November, 2020
Australia’s military and defence spending is reaching an eye-watering level.
Banks lax on tech risks
Australia’s big banks have been slammed for their lax cyber security practices.
JobSeeker level surveyed
Economists have been surveyed about the appropriate level of welfare in Australia.
UK launching tech regulator
The UK is setting up a new watchdog for Google, Facebook and other tech giants.
Equality efforts on 'autopilot'
New data shows a decline in employer action on gender equality prior to the impact of COVID-19.
High cost for Cormann's bid
Outgoing finance minister Mathias Cormann is flying around Europe on a private RAAF jet to bid for a new job at the OECD.
Lost documents return
Destroyed documents at the heart of a grants controversy in NSW have been recovered.
Safety nets saved 500k
Research shows JobKeeper, JobSeeker and Coronavirus Supplement saved 500,000 families from financial distress.
Qantas staff bid for jobs
Qantas workers have warned safety could suffer if big outsourcing plans proceed.
PM may not use Kyoto trick
Scott Morrison has suggested he may not use Kyoto ‘carry-over’ credits to help meet Paris agreement targets.
Vic seeks EV tax
Authorities are questioning the Victorian Government’s planned electric vehicle tax.
Apple settles on slowed phones
Apple has reached a $150 million settlement over ‘throttling’ in the US.
Crown claims stop launch
Crown Resorts has been barred from opening its new $2.2 billion Sydney casino after admitting likely money laundering.
AFP targets CFMEU
Police have raided union offices across Sydney, but the unions say they are missing some big issues.
PC reports on mental cost
The Productivity Commission says mental illness costs the Australian economy $220 billion each year.
Gas goals questioned
Experts say the federal push to increase gas production is likely to benefit gas exporters, not manufacturers.