Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Teachers push back on banks
After decades of Dollarmites, teachers now want big banks out of their classrooms.
Ex-Ipswich CEO jailed
Former Ipswich City Council chief executive Carl Wulff has been jailed for receiving close to $240,000 in corrupt payments.
Big firms ignore rising risks
Australia's biggest companies are not doing enough to mitigate the risks of climate change, a new report has found.
GetUp cleared of party links
Progressive activist group GetUp has been declared independent of political parties.
Major Manus contract questioned
The Department of Home Affairs says “urgent” circumstances led it to award a $400 million contract in a closed tender, but denies it was “desperate”.
Call to change 'sneaky' fees
The Federal Government says it is cracking down on “sneaky” late power payment fees.
Decryption laws lead some offshore
Some big names in Australian tech have called for urgent changes to controversial anti-encryption laws.
'Big stick' hanging back
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government is committed to its “big stick” energy policy, despite choosing not to bring it on for a vote in parliament.
Ex-ATO figure found not guilty
A former ATO deputy commissioner has been found not guilty of misusing his position to benefit his son.
Closed doors on Manus deal
The Federal Government did not run an open tender process for $423 million worth of contracts for security Manus Island.
Corruption alleged in NT water deal
There are calls for an inquiry into a $10 million taxpayer-funded investment in a Northern Territory bottled water company.
R&D incentive plan probed
An inquiry has found the Federal Government should delay its plan to restrict R&D incentives.
Minerals Council wants green reform
The peak mining lobby says Australia’s resources sector is becoming too over-regulated to invest in.
Regional migrant road shortened
A new Federal Government plan will see migrants fast-tracked to regional areas.
WorkPac faces casual case
Mining labour firm WorkPac has been hit with an estimated $84 million class action.
Insider aids big sub deal
Reports say a close ally of PM Scott Morrison helped finalise Australia $50 billion submarine deal.
Optus hit with $10m fine
Optus has been fined $10 million for misleading customers over digital purchases.