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Australians who were sold defective Toyota vehicles can apply for part of a potentially huge compensation package.
ACCC reports on rises
The competition regulator has issued a report showing the scale of recent power price rises.
Big firms back huge cuts
Research backed by some of Australia's biggest players says the country can cut 88 per cent of heavy industry emissions.
Energy board seeks capacity solution
The Federal Government is working on a “capacity mechanism” to ensure stability in the national electricity grid, paying coal and gas generators for reliable supplies.
PM pushed on protections
The Albanese government is being urged to drop prosecutions against whistleblowers ...
Forrest doubts recession concern
Australia’s richest man says there is “not a snowflake’s chance in hell” of a global recession this year.
Musk talks to Twitter base
Elon Musk has held an hour-long question-and-answer session with Twitter’s 8,000 employees.
AEMO caps gas rort
AEMO has suspended the wholesale electricity spot market after companies failed to supply ...
Wages rise for now
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.2 per cent increase in the minimum wage, keeping it barely ahead of inflation, for now.
ACCC eyes rail deal
The competition regulator has some concerns about Aurizon’s proposed One Rail acquisition.
Airbnb faces dollar allegations
Airbnb is being taken to court for allegedly suggesting prices were in Australian dollars, when they were actually displaying US dollar prices.
Call to tighten green credits
Experts warn that loose renewable energy certificates could undermine emissions reduction efforts.
Centrelink outsourcing trimmed
Services Australia says it is cutting its outsourced workload by 30 per cent.
Gas lobby blames coal
Australia’s major gass lobby says spot price markets and coal failures are behind recent pressure on power prices.
New watchdog outlined
The Albanese government says its national corruption watchdog will be able to look into recent corrupt conduct.
Shorten eyes NDIS scams
The federal government wants to crack down on fraud and other criminal activity in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Borrowers hit with quick rise
The big four banks have moved to pass on the Reserve Bank's interest rate rise to mortgage borrowers in full.
Dutton slammed for sub chat
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may have jeopardised multi-billion-dollar submarine plans by divulging sensitive discussions ...
Victoria warns power firms
Victoria’s energy regulator says energy retailers who dump customers without offering competitive price plans could lose their licence.