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A bill to cut the costs of electric vehicles for employers has passed through the Senate.
State settles PCH fight
The WA Government has reached a confidential settlement over a $300 million Perth Children's Hospital lawsuit.
US bill could harm local goals
Investors say a new US law could crush Australia’s hydrogen superpower dreams.
New measures for small lenders
The Federal Government is seeking to regulate the “buy now pay later” industry.
Robodebt defence covered
Taxpayers will foot the bill for the legal defence of the previous federal government against robodebt issues.
Unions linked to wage growth
New analysis has linked stronger wages growth to enterprise agreements and unions.
WTO urges hydrogen shift
The World Trade Organisation wants Australia to focus on green hydrogen and cut its coal habit.
Corrupt ruffle welcomed
Insiders say the soon-to-be-established National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) should ruffle feathers.
Nations back telco buy-out
The US and Japan are backing the Australian government's support of Telstra in its purchase of the Pacific's largest telco.
Spy body issues cyber test
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has issued an urgent cyber self-hygiene check to small businesses.
Bill seeks to open money matters
New laws could see South Australia's independent financial watchdog get better access to cabinet documents.
FWC blocks lockout
The industrial umpire has stopped a tugboat worker lockout that threatened Australia’s economic activity.
Leak protections boosted
The attorney-general says whistleblower and integrity reforms will help boost trust in government.
Regional demand surveyed
Economists say demand for workers is one of the strongest ‘pull factors’ for regional movers.
IR bill heads to Senate
The Federal Government's industrial relations bill has passed the lower house of Parliament.
CEFC marks tenth birthday
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has reflected on a decade of Australia’s clean energy transition ...
Telcos slammed for speed claims
Telcos have been ordered to pay a total of $33.5 million for misleading statements about NBN maximum speeds.
ANZ fined for long misleading
ANZ has been fined $25 million for misleading more than 680,000 customers.