Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Chalmers chalks up surplus
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has triumphantly unveiled a $22.1 billion surplus for the past fiscal year.
Frydenberg shifts to Sachs
Sweeping deftly through the revolving door of politics and finance, Josh Frydenberg will become chairman at Goldman Sachs ...
Murdoch steps back
Rupert Murdoch, a media titan known for his far-reaching influence, is stepping down.
New green guide for business
A new CSIRO handbook will guide businesses on how to report and account for their natural assets.
Billions force pipeline pause
The Albanese government is making drastic cuts to infrastructure projects, declaring a 10-year hiatus on new ...
Boyle backers speak out
The wife of whistleblower Richard Boyle has implored the Prime Minister and Attorney General to end to her husband's prosecution.
Google faces dominance claims
Google is embroiled in a historic antitrust trial, accused of manipulating the internet search arena to stifle competition.
BHP aims at changes
BHP has alerted its investors to dividend cuts under the Albanese government's “same job same pay” reforms.
Four-day weeks welcomed
Australia is witnessing a rising tide of interest in the concept of a four-day work week, but some say a dose of realism is needed.
Watchdog eyes legal firms
The new chief of the Sex Discrimination Commission has her sights on the mining, legal, and retail industries.
Big bill for nuclear shift
Analysts say that a coal-to-nuclear conversion would be a costly gamble for Australia.
Oil giants sued in US
In a big legal move, California has taken five of the world's biggest oil giants to court.
PwC slugs bailing staff
Reports say embattled finance firm PwC has taken new measures to prevent and punish staff seeking to leave.
SDGs mostly missed
As the world approaches the halfway mark for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sobering report reveals ...
Google dominance challenged
The US has accused Google of anticompetitive practices in a major legal trial.
Regulators enjoy Qantas lounge
Concern has been raised about government regulators' membership in the Qantas Chairman's Lounge.
Robert referred to NACC
Former Queensland MP Stuart Robert has been referred to the anti-corruption commission.