Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - November, 2024
The federal Credential Protection Register (CPR) has intercepted over half a million attempts to use stolen credentials.
Platforms could be forced to care
The Federal Government wants to compel tech companies to actively prevent harm to users of their platforms.
ANAO calls for conflict change
Government boards need stronger policies to handle conflicts of interest, an audit finds.
Musk prepped to shred sector
Donald Trump has handed Elon Musk a central role in a new US Government efficiency drive.
Reynolds questions Thales deal
A billion-dollar contract scandal has prompted serious questions about Australia’s Defence Department.
Robodebt details coming
The Federal Government says it will release a confidential chapter of the Robodebt Royal Commission’s final report at some point.
Adaptation shortfall tallied
The UN says much more climate adaptation is needed as global temperatures creep dangerously close to a 1.5°C increase.
Carbon review seeks competition
A government inquiry is looking at ways to keep heavy industries competitive in a net zero world.
COP talks to see powerful calls
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan this week.
Energy issues reported
Electricity prices have been cooling off, but a new report shows market volatility remains a concern.
ACCC approves pharmacy merge
Australia’s pharmacy landscape will shift with approval for the merger of Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare.
Training watchdog missing risks
Australia’s VET regulator, ASQA, appears to be failing the fraud prevention test.
NACC defends year's work
The corruption watchdog says its integrity work is messy, controversial, and only just beginning.
Passport procurement probed
The Australian Passport Office (APO) has faced strong criticism following an audit.
PM pledges HECS help
Labor is promising more free TAFE and HECS reforms in what is seen as a pre-election rally.
Climate report backs concern
Australia’s climate is warming fast, bringing harsher fires, hotter seas, and shifting rainfall extremes.
Fossil fuels for brisk conditions
Australia’s energy market is feeling the chill, but coal and gas have kept the lights on.
In-house effort drops contractors
Defence faces the most substantial cuts in the APS’s contractor reduction plan.