Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - February, 2021
A flood of renewable energy could render five of Australia’s coal plants unviable in just a few years.
Crown Melbourne probe prepared
The Victorian Government has called a royal commission into Melbourne's Crown Casino.
Feds fold to Facebook
Both sides are claiming victory in the stoush between the Federal Government and big tech companies.
Wage stats show shrinking gap
The latest pay gap stats show women earn less than their male counterparts, but the gap is shrinking.
Huge sub plan reviewed
The Federal Government is looking at ways to dump its $90 billion submarine contract.
Big pay after rock blast
Experts have criticised big pay rises in the wake of the blasting of Juukan Gorge.
Food riders' claims high
Deliveroo has cut its annual workers’ compensation premiums by changing the insurance for food delivery riders.
ANAO cuts coming
The national audit office has warned that cutting its budget could see millions of dollars wasted.
Feds want less disclosure
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants to reduce the disclosure obligations of ASX-listed companies.
ILGA chair slams Crown response
The head of the NSW gambling watchdog says more Crown directors should resign.
Robo-advice could fill trust gap
A new study looks at whether people would want to take financial advice from AI.
Joyce wants clean funds for coal
Barnaby Joyce wants the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in coal power.
Stocks knocked by activist deaths
New research suggests the stock market is helping hold mining companies to account for human rights violations.
ACCC watching software deal
Regulators have some concerns about a proposed purchase by finance software giant MYOB.
ATO not watching wage payouts
The ATO has not been investigating companies that use JobKeeper money to pay executive bonuses.