Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2019
The Greens have failed in a bid to abolish a $1.2 billion federal government “slush fund” for Catholic and independent schools.
Robodebt faces legal challenge
A class action could be launched into the Federal Government’s ‘robodebt’ scheme.
CSIRO studies influential few
CSIRO research shows a handful of corporations influence the future of the world.
Qantas boss tops pay list
Qantas chief Alan Joyce is Australia's highest-paid CEO, taking home over 275 times the full-time average wage.
'Big stick' looms again
The Federal Government will soon reintroduce its ‘big stick’ energy legislation.
Bight oil could drain SA
A Great Australian Bight oil industry would require decades of subsidies, experts say.
Oil attack ripples worldwide
International oil prices have jumped following an attack in Saudi Arabia.
VW settles diesel dispute
Volkswagen will pay up to $140 million in compensation to customers affected by its diesel emissions scandal.
AMP accused of deadly cuts
AMP has been accused of putting hundreds of its own financial planners out of business.
ASIC aims at payday loans
ASIC says that after several years of preparation, it is now set to take action against predatory lending.
Climate wargames go quiet
A bureaucratic effort to understand Australia’s climate risks appears to have slowed down.
WA announces Landgate sale
The WA Government is selling property and land data agency Landgate for $1.41 billion ...
Gender stats show long road
A new report shows very slow progress toward a gender balance in corporate leadership.
Bishop defends lobby jobs
Julie Bishop has pointed out that rules preventing former ministers from becoming lobbyists are voluntary.
Poor punishment could expand
The Federal Government wants a national rollout of a cashless debit card scheme labelled “unnecessary, expensive, stigmatising and impractical”.
Spy boss says issues shifting
One of Australia’s top spy chiefs has warned foreign interference is a bigger threat than terrorism.
NAB sued over creditor link
NAB is facing a potential $74 million lawsuit over the collapse of a construction firm.
Tax cop protection questioned
A federal inquiry has heard the ATO should have the power to protect whistleblowers.
YouTube fined over kids' data
YouTube has been fined $US170 million ($250 million) over allegations it collected children's personal data without their parents' consent.
Green ambitions to stay low
The Energy Minister says Australia’s renewable target will not be raised.