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CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
Afterpay audit ordered
Regulators want Afterpay to examine its compliance with anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing laws.
Bitcoin brings big power bill
New research shows the use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions annually.
PC wants tariffs scrapped
The Productivity Commission says Australia should dump all its remaining tariffs.
Second 'robodebt' case launched
The Federal Government will soon face a second legal challenge to its controversial welfare debt recovery scheme.
Billionaire wants coal closure
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $US500 million to close coal-fired power plants across the US.
FWO calls Uber drivers contractors
The Fair Work Ombudsmen (FWO) has found Uber drivers are not employees.
Nats want bigger stick
The Federal Government will soon attempt to pass its ‘big stick’ energy laws.
Big tax bodies meet
The ATO is involved in over 50 joint investigations into global tax crime alongside four of its international counterparts.
Economy contracts to GFC levels
The Australian economy has slowed to the weakest level since the global financial crisis.
Local Roundup claim launched
A Melbourne gardener has launched legal action against Monsanto in Australia’s first Roundup lawsuit.
Airline slapped for dodgy pricing
Another provider has been charged as part of a giant international airline price-fixing cartel.
Services Australia outlined
Reforms to set up the new centralised Services Australia agency have been signed.
ATO addressing 'tax gap'
The ATO is expected to send hundreds of thousands of “please explain” letters this year ...