Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
BCA welcomes tax cut passage
Business groups and the stock market are celebrating the passage of $158 billion in personal income tax cuts.
Expat tax still lingering
The Coalition says it is committed to a plan to change capital gains tax for expats, despite the window for its initial bill closing.
Foreign firms fear QLD sting
Queensland foreign-owned companies are concerned about a new State tax.
Live exporter offloads ship
Australia’s largest live export company Wellard is selling a ship to help shore up its finances.
NDIS execs bailing
Questions are being asked after the exodus of several board members from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
STEM study shows gender barrier
New research shows women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.
PM to probe private leaps
The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the new jobs of former MPS.
RBA calls for activity boost
Mathias Cormann says the Coalition and the RBA are chasing the same goal.
APRA warns of climate ignorance
APRA says businesses that ignore climate change could face a ‘Kodak moment’.
Joyce's farm plans probed
A report from the audit office has found Barnaby Joyce expanded a farm finance scheme against the advice of Treasury.
Flag firm linked to fake art
The company that wants to stop others from using the Aboriginal flag has ties with a group fined for producing fake aboriginal artwork.
Pyne's private move slammed
Former defence minister Christopher Pyne has leapt into a role in the defence sector.
Robo-displacement measured
New analysis says robots will take up to 20 million manufacturing jobs around the world by 2030.
State budgets boost building
Some believe the nation’s economic hopes are now pinned to its infrastructure boom.
ERF coal backing slammed
The federal fund for fighting climate change could be used to prop up coal-fired power stations.
Early boost plotted
A new study suggests early childhood education could double the return on its investment.
Porter proposes more protection
The Federal Government is reportedly looking to improve whistleblower protections for public servants.
RBA boss reflects on jobs
The Reserve Bank (RBA) says it “could do better” on creating jobs, and could cut interest rates again.