Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
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.
ICAC moves raise federal question
Gladys Berejiklian has resigned as an ICAC inquiry looms, leaving many to wonder why a similar body does not exist for federal politics.
NSW lays bold export path
The NSW Government says its latest Trade Statement shows how it will double export revenue by 2031.
China demands winter supplies
China’s central government officials have ordered state-owned energy companies to secure supplies for winter at all costs.
Huge leak reveals havens
Leaked documents have revealed the offshore banking affairs of billionaires and world leaders.
JobKeeper grift outlined
A review shows thousands of businesses that received JobKeeper payments were not eligible.
Telcos slam NBN concessions
Australia’s big telcos say NBN Co needs to stop profiting off prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns.
Aus-EU free trade delayed
The European Union has postponed negotiations for a free trade agreement with Australia.
Regulators want green rules
Financial regulators have again warned that Australia risks losing out by not adopting new climate change rules.
Call to split cyber bill
Emergency laws could be rushed through to help businesses fend off major cyber attacks.
Central Coast probe stutters
A public inquiry has begun to probe the New South Wales Central Coast Council and its more than half a billion dollars worth of debt.
SA ICAC stripped of purpose
The SA Parliament has rushed through changes that limit the power of its corruption commission.
China bans crypto trades
China has announced that transactions of crypto-currencies are now illegal...
Power plan hits hurdles
States and territories could cause trouble for the Federal Government’s coal power subsidy plan.
CEO slammed for SW spending
A former WA council CEO has been accused of spending $50,000 of council money on a sex worker.