Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - May, 2023
The Australian economy has become increasingly dominated by powerful firms that extract “economic rents” ...
ParentsNext to go
The ParentsNext welfare scheme is set to be abolished by the federal government following a series of parliamentary inquiries.
UK FTA to scrap tariffs
Australia and the United Kingdom have finalised a historic free trade agreement ...
ASIC shakeup looms
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is set to undergo a major shake-up following an exodus of executives.
CBA calls for Apple crackdown
Commonwealth Bank says “time is of the essence” for the Reserve Bank’s new powers to regulate Apple.
Franking claims denied
Government officials have dismissed claims by investors that the Albanese government is looking to destroy the franking credit system ...
Lobbyists reject restrictions
Lobbyists are fighting back against calls to restrain their representations.
Inequality reaches new height
Inequality in Australia is at its worst since 1950, according to a new report.