Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - March, 2022
Westpac breaks pay silence
Westpac has joined ANZ, NAB and the RBA in allowing workers to discuss their salaries.
Big school cuts outlined
Over half a billion dollars has been cut from public schools over the next three years.
Gambling body slammed
WA’s casino royal commission has called on the state’s gambling regulator to lift its game.
Details light on dam spends
The Federal Government has been accused of pledging massive sums for new dams without looking at the details.
New head for big regulator
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has a new chair.
Opponents frozen in ice cream deal
Peters Ice Cream has been ordered to pay a $12 million penalty for anti-competitive conduct.
Origin downplays Russian link
A major Australian energy company has been questioned over its links to a Russian billionaire on Australia’s sanctions list.
'Unsuitable' Crown keeps licence
Crown Resorts has been found unsuitable to hold Western Australia’s only gaming licence.
Insurance risk reviewed
A growing number of Australians are finding their homes and businesses to be virtually uninsurable.
Carbon credits dubbed "rort"
A whistleblower has emerged from the authority set up to monitor the government's Emissions Reduction Fund.
Locals keen for UK deal
Businesses are hoping to find more skilled workers when the Australia-UK free trade agreement comes into force.
Tough times hit Boral's bottom line
Building supplier Boral has taken a big hit from floods and fuel prices.
CEFC shifts off solar
The chief of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) says green hydrogen investments will pay off, eventually.
IEA urges oil cut
The International Energy Agency has suggested cutting down on car and plane travel.
ACCC sues over fake crypto ads
The consumer watchdog is suing Facebook’s parent company Meta over scam ads for cryptocurrencies...
Choice calls for BNPL regs
Consumer advocacy groups around the world want stronger regulation of the buy now, pay later sector.
CSIRO backs rail savings
CSIRO says Australia could save over $200 million in transport costs per year by using inland rail.