Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2021
Former attorney-general Christian Porter has been asked to disclose who paid his legal fees.
CEFC backs synthetic meat
The Federal Government is funding a new range of meat and dairy alternatives.
Union wants super deal stopped
The ACTU wants the Treasurer to block the takeover of Commonwealth Bank’s superannuation fund.
AEMO preps 5-minute change
AEMO says the National Electricity Market (NEM) is ready to introduce Five-Minute Settlement (5MS).
ARENA remit expanded
ARENA can now fund carbon capture and storage projects, and more uses of gas power.
Microsoft studies home shift
Researchers from tech giant Microsoft are studying how working from home can change the workplace.
Uber arrangements uncovered
Uber Australia is disputing an $81.5 million tax bill, while sending much of its money to the Netherlands.
Major uni repaying casuals
The University of Melbourne is repaying around $9.5 million owed to casual academics.
Court hears jail claim for ex-MPs
A court has been urged to impose jail time on two former NSW Labor MPs.
Tehan backs vax waiver
Australia will support the waiving of intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 vaccines.
Union calls for wage change
Australia Post staff have scored a 3 per cent pay rise for the next three years.
Senate finds FIRB flaws
A Senate inquiry has found that Australia's foreign investment rules “make a mockery” of important processes.
Coal price hits new peak
Coal prices have hit a record high despite efforts to de-carbonise the global economy.
Greens push 'tycoon tax'
The Greens have proposed a new “tycoon tax” modelled on a former Labor policy.
UN pushes emissions pledge
A senior UN official says the climate crisis will “wreak havoc” on Australia’s economy if coal is not phased out.