Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - March, 2024
The ATO has been battered this week with criticism of its handling of billions of dollars in family trusts and business debts.
EU aims at tech control
The European Commission has launched investigations against tech giants under its Digital Markets Act.
NDIS shift outlined
Bill Shorten has announced plans for a new, more sustainable NDIS within five years.
Publisher fees slammed
Australia’s research institutions annually funnel an estimated $1 billion into the coffers of ...
Sports funds unjustified
A WA Auditor General's report on sports spending has raised pork-barrelling allegations.
Union backs supermarket split
The shop assistant union has called for the compulsory breakup of Coles and Woolworths.
AER changes offer
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has laid out power price adjustments for consumers.
Beetaloo risk detailed
A new report warns there are financial risks of getting stuck in the Beetaloo Basin.
Claims inflated for scrapped games
Victoria's Auditor-General says the state government overstated the cost estimates used to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
NDIS group seeks grifts
The Federal Government has announced a new taskforce to crack down on overcharging of NDIS participants.
Australia backs nuclear boost
Australia will put up billions of dollars to help Rolls-Royce improve the UK’s nuclear reactor production line.
AI driver to steer MS
Big moves in the AI world, with Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, taking over Microsoft's consumer AI division.
Aussie seeks Superloop comms
Aussie Broadband is fighting to access details that would allow it to keep its slice of rival Superloop.
Parkinson moves to super
A former leading federal public servant has joined the board of a major super fund.
RBA appointments attacked
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has accused Treasurer Jim Chalmers of attempting to politicise the central bank
Reddit raises public cash
Popular forum-style web service Reddit has made its initial public offering.