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Defence has been criticised for mistakes in the documentation for Australia’s Future Submarine budget.
Cut-offs cause concern
An average of 60 West Australian homes and businesses are having their electricity cut off each day.
Price shift leaves many short
Property data suggests a majority of off-the-plan apartments are worth less than their purchase price.
ATO insiders unprotected
The tax ombudsmen says it cannot protect ATO whistleblowers against personal and professional reprisal.
Fintech regs brewing
Australia’s regulators do not want to see finance sectors upended the way Uber and Airbnb have done for others.
ASX slams gas failure
Oil and gas exploration company NSE has been suspended by the stock exchange over its rehabilitation liabilities.
Santos buying up NT
Santos is moving to secure billions of dollars worth of exploration and production investments in the Top End.
Treasury staff see slow growth
The slow wage growth affecting Australian jobs is also hitting Treasury staff.
Snowy costs questioned
The promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been described as “too expensive” by a leading energy expert.
Warning over water plays
The Federal Government has been warned that intervention in the water market could have “dire consequences”.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
Bluescope boss faces cartel claims
A former senior BlueScope Steel executive faces jail time over an alleged attempt to rig global steel prices.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
ACCC to investigate big four
The Federal Government has called on the ACCC to investigate the banking sector‘s refusal to pass on interest rate cuts.
Big firm acquiring aquifers
Concern has been raised about a big agricultural company’s plans to buy up groundwater.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Grattan issues energy advice
Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.