Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
PM&C consulting backed
The Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet has received $10.9 million in funding for its in-house consulting service.
Surplus distraction denied
Analysts warn that news of a budget surplus could cover the truth of a slowing economy.
Outsourcing bill detailed
An audit shows the previous federal government spent a staggering $20.8 billion outsourcing ...
State enjoys coal boon
Queensland's raised coal royalty is expected to provide an $8 billion boost to the state budget.
Degree fee hike fails to deter
Higher prices are not stopping students from enrolling in humanities courses.
Garnaut slams sponge firms
The Australian economy has become increasingly dominated by powerful firms that extract “economic rents” ...
ParentsNext to go
The ParentsNext welfare scheme is set to be abolished by the federal government following a series of parliamentary inquiries.
UK FTA to scrap tariffs
Australia and the United Kingdom have finalised a historic free trade agreement ...
ASIC shakeup looms
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is set to undergo a major shake-up following an exodus of executives.
CBA calls for Apple crackdown
Commonwealth Bank says “time is of the essence” for the Reserve Bank’s new powers to regulate Apple.
Franking claims denied
Government officials have dismissed claims by investors that the Albanese government is looking to destroy the franking credit system ...
Lobbyists reject restrictions
Lobbyists are fighting back against calls to restrain their representations.
Inequality reaches new height
Inequality in Australia is at its worst since 1950, according to a new report.
Gas cap to continue
The Albanese government has announced plans to extend its price cap on wholesale gas prices.
Migration rules shifting
Migration changes could see a pay rise for some of Australia's lowest-paid.
NDIS issues acknowledged
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is out of control.