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Analysts say Australia's mining contractors are facing credit downgrades by several ratings agencies.
Skills switch could leave labour lagging
ANZ has warned that Australia’s shift to a services economy could create a skilled labour shortage by 2030.
All sectors to see robo-disruption
The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.
Fight sparked on gas giant
One of Australia’s biggest resource projects is being marred by workplace disputes.
Medibank to account for cover-up
Medibank is facing legal action in the Federal Court over “misleading and unconscionable conduct”.
Women still lower at the top
Women at the top of the business and public sectors earn about $65,000 less than their male equivalents.
Panama reports show PM making millions
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is being criticised again for links to dodgy business dealings in Russia.
Huge bid links big players
Microsoft is moving to buy a bigger slice of the business-tech market, with a $35 billion bid to buy LinkedIn.
Mining just past hump in slump
Australia’s slump in new mining investment is only half over, experts say.
Sino Iron responds to 'flop' claims
The head of Citic Pacific Mining claims the company's Sino Iron project in the Pilbara is not a financial disaster.
Software seen as democratic distortion
A former Liberal MP has slammed the party’s use of voter-tracking software.
AFA backs insurance assistance
New research suggests insurance claimants should be assisted by a financial adviser when dealing with life insurance companies.
Chevron shifting shows up again
One of Australia’s worst tax avoiders is shuffling around billions to trim its tax bill.
Dodgy trades on an unknown scale
There has been a string of insider trading convictions this year, but many more are being missed.
Tax policy can help human rights
Fair finance advocates have produced new tools to re-balance tax policies and human rights.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
ACCC appraising nbn's pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has backed nbn Co’s revenue controls for 2014-15.
Fossils drop in big green growth
Renewable energy is taking over as stats show green power has grown while fossil fuels tumble.
Shell urges local gas growth
Shell Australia chairman Andrew Smith says burning so much brown coal is absurd.
CBA payback approaching $5 million
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has paid over $4.8 million in compensation from its Open Advice Review Program.