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A new study finds that the absence of workplace injury and illness would create a wealthier Australia.
Medibank hack broadens
Medibank has revealed that the cyber attack on its customers' data was much wider than it originally thought.
NACC circumstances questioned
Concern has been raised about changes to plans for a national corruption court.
Data fines hiked
The Federal Government says it will greatly increase fines for serious data breaches.
Japan deal renewed
Australia and Japan's prime ministers have signed a joint declaration on defence cooperation.
Gas boom gets missed
Experts say Australia’s tax system is failing to deliver the benefits of the gas boom.
Wage bill coming soon
The federal cabinet has signed off on a workplace bill designed to boost wages ...
Hillsong denies money claim
Hillsong Church has denied it intentionally deceived the Australian charities regulator about its financial records.
Medicare waste detailed
Reports this week say around $8 billion a year is lost to Medicare fraud and waste.
Alinta sees future rise
Alinta Energy says retail electricity prices may increase by more than 35 per cent next year.
Paid leave extending
The Federal Government says it wants to give parents six months of paid leave by 2026.
RBA update froze payments
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says a software upgrade accidentally knocked over payments systems across the country.
WMO warns of power needs
The WMO says the world needs to double its clean energy supply before 2030.
Lending changes loom
The Federal Government says it will overhaul regulations for the payday lending sector.
APS consult body coming
The Federal Government is reportedly working on an in-house consulting model for the public service.
Russian investments stuck
Australia’s sovereign wealth fund is holding around $200 million dollars in 19 Russian companies.
Push to protect mineral rights
Experts say mineral security is essential to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but is not explicitly part of them.
Skills shortage spreading
An official report says Australia is facing a “staggering” skills shortage.
CSIRO offers cyber security boost
CSIRO is offering its expertise to support businesses working in the cyber security sector.
Marketing spend slammed
A review of official advertising finds governments routinely spending public money to spruik their own achievements.