Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Australia will soon be home to half of the most sensitive telescope ever.
Female CEOs bring millions
New research shows Australian companies do better when they have more women in leadership.
Finkel calls for efficiency
Australia’s chief scientist says the nation must do more to lift energy efficiency.
Lizards in live evolution
There is a type of small Australian lizard that sits in an interesting evolutionary middle ground.
PM hints at attack
Scott Morrison gave a vague address about cyber-security last week, and now experts have fleshed out his message.
Warning over COVID payback
New figures suggest Australia’s big money COVID-19 responses will not require serious austerity to repay.
Fee change to push regrowth
The Federal Government is preparing a tertiary fees overhaul that will see cheaper degrees in priority areas.
FWC orders wage rise
Millions of low-paid workers are expected to benefit from a Fair Work decision to boost the minimum wage.
RBA considered housing gag
Leaked documents suggest the Reserve Bank considered asking private firms not to record slumping property prices.
Brisbane reveals freezes
Brisbane City Council has announced a six-month rates freeze, despite its decimated finances.
Cup flights questioned
Reports say deputy PM Michael McCormack billed taxpayers for Melbourne Cup flights ...
NBN admits misleading
NBN Co has been found to have misled Canberra consumers about needing to move to the broadband network.
Morrison outlines IR moves
The Prime Minister is pushing IR changes as a method to get the Australian economy moving after COVID-19.
Authority works on new trades
The AEMC says it is still working to let large customers trade their energy use more easily.
Taylor talks reserves
The Energy Minister says he is working to bolster Australia’s domestic fuel security and ease pressure on refineries.
CHOICE studies credit rates
New research finds Australia’s banks have “effectively stolen” billions of dollars from customers over the past decade.
Morrison sorry for debt scandal
Scott Morrison has apologised for any “hurt or harm” caused by the robodebt scheme ...