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The Future Fund's makeover has sparked applause, criticism, and warnings of “political meddling”.
New laws to keep cash
The Federal Government says Australians’ right to pay with cash for essentials will be legally protected.
Green credit standards backed
At the COP29 climate summit, nations have endorsed higher standards for international carbon credits.
WA startup boost sought
Economists say Western Australia’s startup sector risks falling behind without targeted investment and reforms.
Cbus sued for payout delays
ASIC is suing Cbus for delays that left grieving families waiting for payouts.
Shell wins Scope 3 victory
Shell has won a legal battle that could weaken the push for emission targets.
Election caps outlined
Labor has proposed major electoral reforms to curb large political donations.
ID rebrand rolled out
The Federal Government has rebranded its myGovID digital identification app to myID.
Corporates cost local wallets
Analysis shows corporate profit-taking is driving inflation and squeezing household budgets.
Cyber-fraud blocker working
The federal Credential Protection Register (CPR) has intercepted over half a million attempts to use stolen credentials.
Robodebt details coming
The Federal Government says it will release a confidential chapter of the Robodebt Royal Commission’s final report at some point.
Platforms could be forced to care
The Federal Government wants to compel tech companies to actively prevent harm to users of their platforms.
Musk prepped to shred sector
Donald Trump has handed Elon Musk a central role in a new US Government efficiency drive.
ANAO calls for conflict change
Government boards need stronger policies to handle conflicts of interest, an audit finds.
Reynolds questions Thales deal
A billion-dollar contract scandal has prompted serious questions about Australia’s Defence Department.
Adaptation shortfall tallied
The UN says much more climate adaptation is needed as global temperatures creep dangerously close to a 1.5°C increase.
COP talks to see powerful calls
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference, COP29, kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan this week.
Carbon review seeks competition
A government inquiry is looking at ways to keep heavy industries competitive in a net zero world.