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Telstra has apologised for selling “phones to customers who ultimately could not afford them” in Indigenous communities.
Profit dips hit big four
KPMG says Australia is at a ‘turning point’ in regard to its big four banks.
RBA gives up on wages
The Reserve Bank has warned that wages growth is “no longer expected to pick up”.
Drought loans re-jigged
The Federal Government is unveiling a reformed $500 million drought stimulus package.
Regional spend slammed
The Morrison Government's management of a $220 million regional jobs scheme is being strongly criticised.
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
Call to avoid tax-dodgers
Experts say companies that fight hard to avoid tax should not be granted government contracts.
India out of giant trade deal
Leaders of 15 Asia-Pacific nations have agreed to terms on the world's largest trade deal.
Welfare measures questioned
The United Nations has questioned the legality of Australia's Centrelink robo-debt scheme.
Carnegie clawing back
Embattled wave power company Carnegie Clean Energy has had its shares reinstated to the ASX.
PM slams protests
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has slammed the “indulgent and selfish” practice of people boycotting companies ...
Court overturns backpacker tax
The Federal Court has decided to overturn the controversial backpacker tax.
Mental costs counted
The Productivity Commission says schools should employ “mental health and wellbeing” counsellors for children.
KPMG measures return benefits
KPMG says Australia can generate 30,000 additional workdays per week for the economy by getting mums back into work.
Big firms look at leaving lobbies
The chairman of Alinta Energy says big lobbies are undermining climate change policy.
Taylor's false claims answered
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has provided little explanation for using doctored documents to criticise Sydney’s lord mayor.
Norway oil fund hits new height
The value of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has grown to a record 10 trillion Norwegian crowns ($A1.6 trillion).
Origin boss calls for certainty
Origin Energy boss Frank Calabria says the era of new coal power is over.
Pension Loans up for review
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has launched a review of the Government's reverse mortgage scheme.