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A senate inquiry says reforms should be made to encourage digital and crypto-asset businesses in Australia.
Sims outlines merger issues
The head of the ACCC says competition in Australia faces big challenges.
Study backs flexible shift
A new study suggests flexible workers feel better rested, more engaged, and have a higher sense of wellbeing...
Algorithm aimed at money cheats
A Queensland researcher has come up with an algorithm to hunt down money launderers.
Energy spending forecast
US and Chinese researchers say climate change may lead to a reduction in how much the world spends on energy.
Global gas woes could hit Australia
Experts say international gas price rises will be felt in Australia.
LNP circling green position
The Federal Government continues wafting in the vague direction of an emissions pledge.
Big banks mandate jabs
Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank are making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all staff.
JobKeeper stats show profit
The Treasury says almost $14 billion in JobKeeper funds were paid to businesses with rising profits in the first six months.
CBA accused of underpayment
Australia’s biggest bank has been accused of breaching wage deals in an alleged $16.4 million underpayment.
Real studies drive economic Nobel
Three experts share the 2021 Nobel prize in economics for showing how economics works in the physical world.
Grattan backs offsets
Experts say the Federal Government must look at carbon offsets as essential for Australia to reach net zero emissions.
Griffin told to pay creditor
An Australian coal miner believed to be more than $1 billion in the red has been ordered to pay a creditor.
Moderna slammed for money focus
Moderna has been criticised for supplying its COVID-19 vaccine almost exclusively to wealthy nations.
Taylor rejects BCA's call
Energy Minister Angus Taylor says Australia’s business leaders have proposed a “backdoor carbon tax”.
Australians reclaiming junk fees
Australians have clawed back around $500 million in 'junk' insurance.
Local eyes on Pandora details
The ATO will review details exposed in this week’s Pandora Papers leak.