Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Some surprise reforms for the super system were announced in this week’s Budget.
Audit office left out
The Federal Government has reduced funding for the body that audits its spending.
Budget brings PS swing
The Federal Government says public sector staffing will rise for the next year, before being cut back.
Research spend deemed 'scant'
The Federal Government has announced a $1 billion injection into university research.
Ex-union head pleads guilty
Former Health Services Union boss Kathy Jackson has pleaded guilty to misappropriating almost $68,000 worth of union funds.
Feds to back trainee wages
The Federal Government has unveiled a $1.2 billion wage subsidy scheme for trainees and apprentices.
PS swells in COVID storm
The federal public sector has swelled by almost 6,000 staff, mostly in temporary positions, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uni changes backed
The Federal Government has cut a deal for the passage of its university course funding changes.
PM seeks supply boost
The Federal Government is investing in the Australian manufacturing industry ...
Public slam for bank breaches
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank have been publicly shamed for banking code breaches.
Feds fund new places
The Federal Government says $326 million will pay for 12,000 new places at Australian universities.
Green light for Narrabri gas
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
Building backed in COVID survey
Some of Australia’s top economists have backed boosts to JobSeeker and social housing over tax cuts.
Tobacco ads go behind counter
A new study has revealed the covert marketing tactics used by the tobacco industry.
WA resources surge
WA’s resources sector has achieved record increases in sales and job listings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
China unveils green goal
The world's largest polluter has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2060.
Bank settles millions of breaches
Westpac has agreed to a $1.3 billion settlement after 23 million breaches of anti-money laundering rules.