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Scott Morrison has suggested he may not use Kyoto ‘carry-over’ credits to help meet Paris agreement targets.
Vic seeks EV tax
Authorities are questioning the Victorian Government’s planned electric vehicle tax.
Apple settles on slowed phones
Apple has reached a $150 million settlement over ‘throttling’ in the US.
Crown claims stop launch
Crown Resorts has been barred from opening its new $2.2 billion Sydney casino after admitting likely money laundering.
AFP targets CFMEU
Police have raided union offices across Sydney, but the unions say they are missing some big issues.
PC reports on mental cost
The Productivity Commission says mental illness costs the Australian economy $220 billion each year.
Gas goals questioned
Experts say the federal push to increase gas production is likely to benefit gas exporters, not manufacturers.
Climate report card released
The State of the Climate 2020 reports shows continued warming and an increase in extreme weather.
Foxtel 'blank cheque' alleged
Investigations show Foxtel received a $10 million federal grant with no plan for how to spend it.
NBN rewards itself
NBN Co has found money for executive bonuses despite a $6.7 billion funding blowout.
Central Coast costs inspected
Interim administrators say they have recovered $7 million of Central Coast Council’s debt.
Key office calls for more
The New South Wales Ombudsman’s Office says its current funding level is “insufficient”.
Police slam 'protection racket'
The federal police union says the proposed anti-corruption commission is just a “protection racket” for MPs.
Record probe launched
A parliamentary committee will examine ‘sloppy record keeping’ in the public service.
Billions lost in COVID wake
Research shows Australia has lost 1.3 billion working hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Builders slugged for airport plans
The NSW government says it will raise up to $1.1 billion from developers near Sydney's new airport.