Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - August, 2024
Big business lobbies are fighting hard against the mere suggestion of a ‘climate trigger’ in energy project approvals.
Games accounting slammed
Bureaucrats and consultants behind the now-cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games failed to account for basic cost factors, according to a Victorian inquiry.
Gas 'giveaway' slammed
Recent analysis has ignited concerns over Australia’s management of its natural gas resources.
Shorten keen for NDIS change
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has expressed optimism that the Senate will pass a bill designed to reform ...
Pay rise linked to price cap
The Federal Government has placed conditions on a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators.
PRRT changes pushed
The Albanese Government has unveiled significant reforms to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) ...
Secure cops parking fine
Secure Parking has been fined over $10 million for misleading consumers on parking reservations.
AAT members added
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of 14 new members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
CrowdStrike reveals details
Three weeks after a major IT outage disrupted services worldwide, CrowdStrike has released a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) report.
Integrity boost ordered
The federal attorney-general has called for more action on corruption and bribery.
Judge slams Google default
A US judge ruled this week that Google has created an illegal monopoly, violating antitrust law by ...
NACC eyes Tourism breach
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says that a Tourism Australia scandal may involve serious corrupt conduct.
Meat money studied
Experts have investigated the influence of the meat industry, often referred to as ‘Big Meat’, in Australia.
ANAO gets new leader
Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Dr Caralee McLiesh as the new Auditor-General for Australia.
ASIC mulls relief extension
ASIC is considering extending financial relief for employee redundancy funds.
More cash help considered
The ACCC is looking to allow collaboration in the cash in transit industry.
MRFF prevention lacking
A new study shows that while prevention is better than cure, it is also less well funded.
Powerful poll finds misinformation
New polling has found that a growing number of Australians fear renewable energy will exacerbate financial pressures.