Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - May, 2023
The ACCC has begun its inquiry into the regulation of telecommunications services.
APS pay plan put forth
APS employees at the lowest pay levels may receive a special salary increase to address pay gaps within the public sector.
NSW outsource investigated
An inquiry will probe the use of consultants within the NSW public service.
BCA rejects gig plans
Businesses are gearing up to oppose the Albanese government's gig worker laws.
EU urged to keep China close
The EU’s green transition relies on China, according to the Dutch trade minister.
Local cuts allow foreign products
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) appears to be facing funding reductions while buying big from overseas.
NAB opens some pay data
NAB has been ordered to reveal payroll data after allegations of discrimination.
AFP probes with PwC nearby
AFP investigators are looking into PwC, while PwC staff still work in AFP offices.
APS changes coming
The Federal Government's in-house consulting service could launch later this year.
Shorten probes Centrelink stabbing
A former police commissioner will review security measures at Centrelink Service Centres following a stabbing incident.
WA updates IP policy
The WA Government is launching what it says is a global best practice IP policy.
AER lays out rise
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has unveiled its final determination for the 2023–24 Default Market Offer (DMO).
BNPL regs coming
The Financial Services Minister has announced Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will be subject to ...
NT farm plan could cost big
The Northern Territory (NT) government's proposal to expand cotton production has sparked concern among environmentalists ...
PM makes light shuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled three new ministerial appointments ...
PwC told to purge
The federal finance department has instructed PwC to “stand down” any personnel involved ...
Disaster costs tallied
Weather-related disasters have caused around AU$6.5 trillion worth of damage in the past 50 years.
Meta fined for data shift
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined by the lead privacy regulator in the European Union (EU).
Crypto giant cut off
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been cut off from PayID.