Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - April, 2024
A government committee has called for a $17 per day increase in JobSeeker payments.
HECS rise prompts response
A spike in tertiary education loan costs has prompted more calls for reform.
Senate seeks COVID probe
Political will could see Australia avoid learning lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sims questions local fervour
A once leading figure in Australian regulation says a fancy slogan could hinder progress.
New standard for federal buys
A new sustainability initiative imposes stricter standards for government contracting.
Half pay holidays optioned
Unions want workers to be able to double their annual leave by taking it at half pay.
New compo for finance failures
A compensation scheme recommended by the banking royal commission is now operating.
State changes in bill fight
A federal-state tug-of-war over bulk billing is unlikely to leave any patients better off.
Woodside to face green push
Major investors are challenging Woodside Energy’s climate strategies ahead of the company’s AGM.
EY cuts consultants
EY has announced the redundancy of 148 roles within its consulting and financial services divisions.
Stockbroker fined for deceit
The Federal Court of Australia has found stockbroker Adam Blumenthal guilty of serious and deliberate market rigging, involving shares of the cannabis start-up, Creso Pharma.