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Authorities say the federal government must tackle staffing shortages to enact its agenda.
ACCC eyes digital shift
The ACCC is focusing on competition issues with the shift to digital payments.
Gas issues flow to Bowen
Newly appointed climate and energy minister Chris Bowen is starting his new job by diving headlong into an energy market crisis.
Big firms tip higher rise
Goldman Sachs and Bank of America expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to announce a full 1 percentage point increase to the cash rate in the next two months.
CHOICE urges crypto regs
Consumer advocates are urging the federal government to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges.
Crown fined for China scheme
Melbourne's Crown Casino has received an $80 million fine for allowing the illegal transfer of funds from China.
ACCC opens NBN talks
The ACCC’s response to NBN Co’s broadband pricing model could open the door to broad reform.
Broadcom seeks big cloud deal
Computer chipmaker Broadcom is looking to buy cloud computing company VMware in a US$61 billion deal.
Green shift suggested
Local green banks say they need new rules to help finance an energy transition.
Insider swindles DHA files
Details have emerged about a serious data breach by a federal government contractor.
CSIRO regrets CCS silence
One of Australia's leading science bodies says it should have been more vocal in its support for carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Pay disparities targeted
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to stop businesses paying labour hire workers less than direct employees for the same work.
Pfizer to provide cheap treatments
Pfizer says it will begin providing treatments at not-for-profit prices in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Unis seek funding shift
University leaders are urging the new Labor government to prioritise funding issues.
Card scheme change looms
The future of the controversial Cashless Debit Card (CDC) is up in the air.
Outsource review expected
Australia’s new Federal Government is expected to review the use of consultants and labour hire firms.
Energy expended on tax dodge
Five of Australia’s biggest energy and gas companies have paid no income tax for at least the past seven years.
Grok covers AGL options
A billionaire’s investment firm has laid out a series of strong suggestions for AGL Energy.
JobKeeper drove school coffers
New analysis suggests many private schools that received JobKeeper pandemic payments increased their income.