Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals - September, 2024
Breathlessness is costing the Australian economy at least $12 billion every year.
China talks revived
Australia and China have revived their high-level economic discussions after a seven-year pause.
Economic model drives destruction
Experts say the economy is broken, and it could take the planet down with it.
Google fires at Microsoft lock
Google has lodged an antitrust complaint against Microsoft with the European Union.
Privacy change prompts complaint
A complaint has been raised in Europe over Firefox’s “Privacy Preserving” tracking feature.
Shopping crackdown outlined
Supermarkets could pay millions for overcharging consumers while claiming a discount.
Slight rise for welfare
More than five million Australians have received a boost to their Centrelink payments.
US rejects Chinese tech
The US Government has proposed a ban on Chinese software in internet-connected vehicles, citing national security threats.
APS skills to update
New programs should allow the Australian Public Service (APS) to better tackle future challenges.
Frailty costs counted
Frailty among older Australians is proving to be an expensive challenge for the healthcare system.
Nuclear would drive bill rise
The Coalition’s nuclear power push would leave households with a $665 annual bill increase, analysis shows.
Quad leaders celebrate links
The Quad nations - Australia, India, Japan and the US - have issued a joint statement on their shared concerns.
Some stability in job stats
Australia's job market is holding steady, but cracks are starting to show beneath the surface.
UAE deal opens options
Australia has achieved its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation.
Breaches reach recent height
Australia is facing an escalating data security crisis, with data breaches reaching a three-and-a-half-year high.
Universal childcare outlined
The Productivity Commission has laid out the path to universal childhood education.
Funding linked to gender efforts
Australia’s sports boards face a simple choice: embrace gender equity or lose funding.