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New modelling has found Australian households would save about $150 every year on their power bills under the NEG.
Super sued over climate action
A $50 billion super fund is being sued for failing to provide details on how it deals with climate change.
Ambulance bills to be reviewed
Ambulance Victoria will review its debt collection processes after claims it has “unethically” pursued bills.
Future Fund ethics questioned
The federal Future Fund is reportedly benefiting from widespread underpayment and exploitation ...
NEG study finds wrong effects
Modelling suggests the National Energy Guarantee will raise electricity prices, cripple renewables and do nothing for climate change.
Canavan defends NAIF spend
Changes could be on the way for the fund designed to turn northern Australia into an economic powerhouse.
Google hit with EU fines
Google has received a record $6.85 billion antitrust fine for the way it pushes its Android operating system.
Cashless card data doubted
The audit office says evidence about the effectiveness of the cashless welfare card is unreliable.
PM&C seeks gender details
Men still dominate top executive roles, despite often being out-performed by women.
Adani says rail money secured
Adani appears close to locking in finance for a key part of its $16.5 billion Queensland coal mine.
ATO defends fairness survey
The ATO has spent almost a million dollars finding out many Australians do not believe it is fair.
New insurance rules revealed
The Federal Government wants private health insurance premiums to be ranked to help consumers know what they are paying for.
New rules for IT reporting
The Federal Government has rolled out new powers that will require infrastructure managers to detail their IT environments.
Power prices can be driven down
The ACCC says consumers can significantly improve the affordability of electricity.
US case ends in talcum payout
A jury in the US has awarded over $6 billion ($US4.7 billion) in damages to 22 women and their families after claims that asbestos in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer.
BIS bags crypto-future
While some pursue a dream of money free from central control, cryptocurrency may never replace ...
Treasury head moves on
Treasury Secretary John Fraser is quitting, to be replaced by Scott Morrison's former chief of staff.
Qantas links queried
Questions have been asked about the exclusive Qantas memberships of some high-flying public service heads.
Call for clear power policy
The Ai Group says Australia needs to resolve its decade-long war on climate and energy policy ...