Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - October, 2018
Crossbenchers are seeking to amend the government's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement.
PM secures tax change
The Morrison government has succeeded in its plan to accelerate further tax cuts for small and medium businesses.
World Bank ranks human capital
The World Bank Group has unveiled a new system to rank countries based on their human capital success ...
PS minister backs caps and cuts
Mathias Cormann has made his first speech on the public service since the portfolio was added to his finance responsibilities.
WA launches TAB sale
The WA Government has announced plans to sell the state-owned TAB for up to $500 million.
Unions call for pay change
Unions want a dramatic shakeup of the way employees can negotiate pay and conditions.
Inquiry to count mental costs
The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
MYOB fields takeover bid
Shares in accounting software company MYOB have soared after a takeover bid from New York-based private equity firm KKR.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Expert calls for accounting probe
A former ASIC investigator says the ‘big four’ accounting firms should face the banking royal commission to prove their independence.
Shonky prizes for dodgy claims
This year’s Shonky awards have highlighted some seriously off claims.
Tech firms face spy chip claims
Report say tech giants have been infiltrated by malicious computer chips inserted by Chinese spies.
ACCC has eyes on conversion
The ACCC will hold an inquiry into the supply of foreign currency conversion services in Australia.
Union issues casual warning
The CFMEU says coal miners are acting as ‘accessories’ to casual underpayments.