Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Paul Keating says early withdrawal of superannuation is entrenching inequality between generations.
Sims issues tech warning
ACCC chair Rod Sims says regulators must keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital platforms.
Treasury questions QLD green funds
Reports say the Queensland Government has been warned that its conservation underfunding is not sustainable.
Unis repaying extensive grifts
The University of Melbourne has been repaying staff after a decade of underpayment.
Gwalia gold works near complete
A major expansion of Australia's deepest gold mine is nearly complete.
Workers comp chief bails
The chief of NSW’s workers’ compensation scheme has resigned after being picked apart at an inquiry.
AEMO plots quick shift
The Australian Energy Market Operator says Australia is in the midst of possibly the world’s fastest energy transition.
Robodebt payback tops $220m
The total amount of Robodebt refunds is now $224 million, paid to 145,000 people.
ACCC working on tech news fees
The Federal Government is working on a plan to force Facebook and Google to pay traditional news media to publish their content.
Green group wants fossil tax
There is a strong call for the Federal Government to tax the fossil fuel industry for a climate disaster fund.
Half a million take whole super
More than half a million Australians have “completely cleaned out” their superannuation savings.
Fee change on shaky basis
The Federal Government has not modelled whether charging more for humanities will work.
Social spend suggested
Instead of helping with expensive renovations, the Federal Government is being urged to build social housing.
Workers' comp rorts uncovered
A deep investigation of Australia’s $60 billion workers’ compensation system has uncovered widespread mismanagement.
Google sued over data change
The ACCC is taking legal action against Google over the expanded use of personal data.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.
Hundreds join call for humanity
Hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter calling for efforts to solve the biggest challenges facing humanity.
JobKeeper keeping zombies alive
Liquidators say JobKeeper and other stimuli are keeping zombie businesses alive.
ATO eyes smaller digs
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is looking for new, smaller offices in Sydney.
Vic. debt revealed
The Victorian budget should return an operating deficit of $7.5 billion in the 2019-20 financial year.