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Australia's superannuation system could get a makeover, with the government cracking down on early access to retirement funds.
IBAC issues red flag report
A new report says public servants must be able to spot infrastructure red flags.
GetSwift hit for $15m
GetSwift, once a darling of the software market, has been ordered to pay a $15 million fine ...
Leak list grows
The number of people involved in sharing confidential government tax policy obtained by PwC has increased.
Firm fined for ad claims
A workplace relations firm has been fined $3 million over misleading Google ads.
Whistleblower cases cost big
The Commonwealth has spent more than $7.6 million prosecuting three whistleblowers.
High Court reviews EV charge
A legal challenge against Victoria's electric vehicle tax has begun in the High Court.
Mining views mismatch contribution
A veteran historian says mining remains central to the Australian economy, despite its unpopularity.
Science fund suggested
A major science lobby says a Science Future Fund could generate economic returns of up to $2.3 billion a year.
Gender pay laws expanded
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to compel employers to share gender wage data.
New head for FWC
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a new president of the Fair Work Commission.
Medibank hack claim filed
A class action over a major data breach at Medibank has been filed in the Federal Court this week.
Funding fails to drive results
The Productivity Commission says that despite school funding rising to $72 billion, improvements in academic outcomes ...
Grattan calls for fuel cuts
Analysts say the $8 billion a year in fuel tax credits given to businesses should be cut in half.
Outsource spend audited
A new audit shows how much the government spent on outsourced consultants ...
Vocus buying bigger slice
Telecoms infrastructure company Vocus has bought Challenge Networks as part of a private mobiles push.
Advice changes urged
A group of finance lobbies have issued a plea for urgent action on advice deregulation.
Apple leads stream cuts
Research suggests Australians cancelled 1.3 million streaming accounts in the three months to last December.