Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
The NSW Government has paid external consultants over $2 million for rail strategies in the last few years.
NAB consumer deal questioned
Regulators want more info on NAB’s acquisition of Citi’s consumer business for $1.2 billion.
ACCC aims at app duopoly
The ACCC says it may have to regulate to reduce the dominance of Apple and Google in app marketplaces.
Gas execs avoid court
Charges against the former directors of a major gas company have been dropped.
Services staff in safety call
Services Australia staff are calling out for more resources and vaccinations.
Big firms form fossil fuel giant
BHP and Woodside Petroleum have announced a $20 billion oil and gas merger ...
Study funders' influence found
A new survey suggests the groups that fund research often seek control of results.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.
IBM in the room for Defence deal
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found serious conflicts of interest in IBM’s work for the Department of Defence.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Parents' super change suggested
KPMG has suggested those who take time off work to raise children should receive a super tax rebate.
Green work drops
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.
Bank contract terms changed
The Bank of Queensland (BoQ) has been in court over small business loans found to be unjust.
Senior staff win amid APS freeze
While APS wage growth slows, bonuses for senior executives remain largely unchanged.
Casual ruling undone
The High Court has overturned a decision that could have seen long-term casuals get leave entitlements.
Centrelink scrapes back subsidy
Centrelink has issued debt notices to JobJeeper recipients, but not the profitable businesses that enjoyed the subsidy.
Report card shows urgent need
A new climate report card has sounded a loud and clear warning that the world needs to do more.
AI sectors soaring
The value of the global AI services market is expected to hit US$500 billion by 2025.