Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - May, 2019
The ATO is expected to send hundreds of thousands of “please explain” letters this year ...
Experts report on NEM decades
Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) and power generators are being hobbled by policy and pricing limitations, a major study of the sector says.
Budget slaps public service
Public servants will do some heavy lifting for the Victorian Government to meet its budget goals.
Call for city fund shut-down
There are calls this week for the Brisbane City Council’s investment arm to be shut down over “substantial” risks to ratepayer money.
Adani approval shunted along
The Queensland Premier says Adani’s Carmichael coal mine should be approved within 3 weeks.
AMA warns of US drift
The president of the AMA says Australia’s health system is becoming concerningly similar to the United States'.
Telcos to fight for merger
TPG and Vodafone have filed a legal case over the ACCC’s move to block their $15 billion merger.
Howard minister to head MCA
A former government minister has been appointed chair of the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
PM sits down with PS heads
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put the hard word on federal department secretaries.
Tas. budget hits PS
Tasmania’s Liberal government has put together a budget that leaves the public sector with a lot of heavy lifting.
Adani backed by region
The Mayor of Rockhampton has called for Adani to be given a “fair go” at opening up the Galilee Basin.
Coal sector calls for support
The coal industry is pushing the re-elected Morrison government to support building new coal-fired power stations ...
Fossil investments rise
International authorities say fossil fuel investment increased in 2018, but renewables stalled.
LNP would keep public cap
The public sector would help pay for many of the LNP’s policies announced during the election.
Experts pen climate letter
Australian scientists and experts have signed a statement calling on the next Australian government to prioritise climate action.
MDBA hit with class action
A group of Murray irrigators have lodged a class action against the MDBA ...
More Roundup cancer compo
A US jury has ordered Monsanto to pay $US2 billion ($2.8b) to a couple who contracted cancer after using the commonly used weedkiller, Roundup.