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Researchers have again called for an end to politicians’ veto power over research grants.
ASIC floats on short reports
Corporate regulator ASIC delivered a $1 billion effective profit last financial year, coming largely from small business owners.
Vic. ditches rates plan
The Victorian Government says a planned rates exemption for social and affordable housing is “off the table for good”.
Business calls for shift fund
A manufacturing lobby says investment is needed to smooth the move to renewable energy.
Free childcare costed
A proposed federal policy seeks to make child care an essential public service that is free and accessible for all families.
Grid body sees risks
The industry body for Australia’s electricity grid says the sector must adapt to a changing climate.
Huge debt set to stay
Economists do not expect the federal government to clear the debt run up dealing with the COVID-19 recession anytime soon.
Research calls for more support
Research shows better social supports are needed to lift up to 1 million Australians out of severe poverty.
Gas asset risk detailed
Experts warn that Australia is locking in its fossil fuel dependency, and could be left with billions of dollars in stranded assets.
Sims speaks on competition shift
ACCC boss Rod Sims says weak market regulations could push people toward populist solutions.
Green play by tech billionaire
Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has invested a further $200 million into renewables.
Hackers punish Putin
Some of the response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not come from governments ...
Mine boss backs independence
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest says global conflict shows Australia must push to become “energy independent”.
Probuild issue pauses big works
Major builder Probuild has entered into voluntary liquidation, leaving billions of dollars in projects in limbo.
SWIFT action suggested
The world’s main international payments network could be weaponised against Russia.
Big firms blocking green drive
Analysts have accused major corporate ‘influencers’ of blocking action against global warming.
Big AGL bid rejected
Investors have been knocked back after trying to take over AGL Energy and shut down its coal power plants earlier ...
CEFC backs cleantech fund
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a specialist cleantech fund manager.