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A former Woodside lobbyist and engineer has accused the gas industry of misleading the public.
Five Eyes focus on trade cartels
The nations of the Five Eyes alliance have agreed to focus on collusion in international trade.
TPG to share Telstra network
TPG has signed a 10-year deal with Telstra to share mobile network and spectrum.
Gov. gives up on federal ICAC
Liberal MPs have threatened to vote against their party to legislate a federal corruption watchdog.
Greens plug huge energy shift
The Greens have proposed a $40 billion renationalisation of Australia’s energy sector.
Old school investor slams new wave
Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner says cryptocurrencies are “like a venereal disease”.
Pay deal for gig drivers
Amazon Flex drivers have been granted enforceable minimum pay rates for the first time in the world.
Treasury hopes for wage rise
The Treasury says Australia may enjoy a wages boom, but it does not know when.
Water broker rules loom
Water brokers may soon be regulated like real estate agents and financial professionals, according to a new report.
Audit shows unbalanced grants
An audit has found a $184 million program funnelled money into marginal and Coalition-held seats at the last two elections.
Bank short-change slammed
BankWest has been accused of short-changing its workers in EBA negotiations.
WGEA stats show leave growing
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has published its data on the nation’s gender pay gap.
Big cost in TAHE move
An audit has found the NSW government's 'poor' accounting has led to an extra $5 billion in rail payments.
Defence audit finds failures
An internal audit shows the Defence Department has been failing to comply with federal grants guidelines and rules.
Local firms have slave links
Many Australian companies are failing to comply with modern slavery laws.
Rio report rocks industry
Investors want Australian mining companies to ensure their workplaces are safe and inclusive ...
Power price dip plotted
Renewable energy is driving Australian power prices down to “among lowest in the world”.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
Tax changes for COVID tests
Tax legislation is set to be changed to make COVID-19 tests tax deductible for Australian individuals and exempt from fringe benefit tax (FBT) for businesses.